RENOVATIONS to the Corlette Community Hall have given the 65-year-old building a new lease of life.
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Long-time Corlette resident and hall secretary Brian Watson-Will said that in two years the committee spent more than $12,000 on the hall.
"The money has been put into an all-weather shade cover, lock-up yard and cement footpath linking the hall's access ramp from Sandy Point Road," he said.
"Three years ago Port Stephens Council secured funds to allow the committee to purchase two reverse-cycle, inverter, high-mounted airconditioning units which provide year-round comfort for tenants and casual hall users."
Labour for the pathway was provided by council workers.
Mayor Bruce MacKenzie said that the hall had played an integral part in the Corlette community since it was built in 1960 by former councillor (and builder) Roy Wood.
"This is a great project and it's fantastic to see the hall is being utilised by various groups on an almost daily basis," he said.
Cr John Morello, who liaised with council on behalf of the Corlette community, said the renovated hall now provided disabled and wheelchair access and "a safer and cleaner environment".
The hall caters to many community organisations, including dance, yoga, pilates and playgroup, at reasonable prices. It also caters for birthday parties for children up to 11 years-old.