Hoby Bussey from Protecta Roof & Painting Services presenting Jono and Jack Alexander with the new sign he donated. Photo: Supplied.
The Noorong community can now resume using the Noorong Community Centre following the completion of recent renovations.
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The renovations, fully funded by the Murray River Council, included a fresh coat of paint, the reparation of termite damage and replacing cracked concrete outside the building.
In conjunction with the renovations, the local community rallied together to host working bees to install new outside seating and a basketball ring.
The new additions were made possible through funding from Murray River Council’s community grants program and bolstered with donations from the local community.
Noorong resident Jono Alexander said the building now had a new lease on life and the new facilities had encouraged more people to use the hall.
“The fresh paint and concrete means the hall will be in good condition for many years to come,” he said.
“We have more and more families in our area now, with young babies right up to teens. Having facilities at our hall for all age groups has been a really good asset.”
The Noorong Community Centre has received a much needed facelift. Photo: Supplied.
At a recent community gathering, the new basketball hoop proved popular while younger kids enjoyed playing on the nearby playground, allowing parents a chance to socialise without worry.
Mr Alexander said the community are grateful for council's support in making the community centre upgrades a reality.
“We’re thankful that council has put funding towards our centre, it really is a great outcome for our community.”
Built in 1961, the Noorong Community Centre was originally the third Noorong School, after the previous school had burnt down.
When the school was shut down in 1984, it was repurposed into the Community Centre, which now acts as an important meeting point for families, the local fire brigade and other community meetings.
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