The first stage is a new kitchen and staff room which is due for completion at the end of October 2023. This will be followed by the construction of several new larger units which will provide more up to date accommodation than what is currently available This part of the redevelopment will also have a “main street” which will include a hairdresser, coffee shop and an open-air area.
There are also several areas which will be landscaped. A feature of some of the paved road surfaces is that their surface will be permeable to water. There will also be several more parking bays in the new plans than what is currently available.
Cooinda is an important part of the Benalla community. Alex illustrated his talk with suitable slides. This is a substantial redevelopment, with the total cost of the redevelopment being about $8 million dollars. Thank you, Alex for a great talk.
Our Guest Speaker for September Meet and Mingle on Wednesday 20th September at 10am is Lou Sigmund, President of the Benalla Men’s Shed. Lou will speak about the Men’s Shed and how their members could assist U3A members in the future. Hope to see you all there.
Margaret Jenkins