Colo Heights welcomes improvements to Horrie Ely Memorial Hall and precinct
Hawkesbury City Council opened the improvements to Horrie Ely Memorial Hall and surrounding recreation precinct – the first of three Bushfire Local Economic Recovery projects being built in the Hawkesbury .
The $ 1.68 million in Bushfire Local Economic Recovery funding from the Australian and state governments has brought resilience to key infrastructure within the Colo Heights , Bilpin and Macdonald Valley communities , as well as offering opportunities for healing and hope for these communities affected by the 2019 / 2020 bushfires .
In Colo Heights , the fire resilience of the Horrie Ely Memorial Hall was considerably improved , with roof ceiling and painting , sprinkler system , heavy duty screens on doors and windows , door upgrades and a 120,000L water storage tank and pump for community use during bushfires .
Council also upgraded the toilet and kitchen , added a solar power system , and installed air conditioning .
The adjoining recreation precinct
Ribbon cutting ceremony .
received a new multi-sports court and replacement of the tennis shelter , as well as landscaping , picnic area and oval improvements .
A community artwork project was also installed in the hall – a mural of tiles designed by local residents expressing their feelings and emotions around the fire and their recovery . This art project was replicated at both Bilpin and St Albans .
The Bilpin and St Albans Bushfire Local Economic Recovery projects are nearing completion and will be officially unveiled to their communities in the coming weeks .
The Bushfire Local Economic Recovery projects are proudly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments .
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