Funding boost for Coromandel Citizen Hall foundations

The Coromandel Citizens Hall, formerly the St George's Convent School (1897), has had an additional $250,000 funding approved in the 2017/18 Annual Plan to renew its foundations.

A repair strategy report, prepared by Andrew Hartley of Quantity Surveying and Construction Ltd outlined areas of the building which need major remedial work, with the foundations being a priority.

The next steps will be an asbestos survey, and if the results show there isn't any asbestos, then the repair work can begin. Meanwhile tenders for the foundation works are being gathered. The $250,000 will top up the $25,000 received by the Senior Settlement Trust for repairs to the halls ablution block.

"We're delighted delighted that this building is to be restored," says Coromandel-Colville Community Board chairperson Peter Pritchard.

"The Community Hall has played an integral part in our town's history, being the centre of many important meetings, celebrations and remembrances, as well as being a social hub and convenient gathering point," says Mr Pritchard.

"We would also like to acknowledge both the support and generous contribution the Senior Settlement Trust has made towards enabling this restoration project," he says.

A number of small refurbishment works have been done over the past three years, including storm water diversion, replacement of the western wall and replacement of some of the roof sheets above the toilet area. Improvement of the roof rainwater collection and painting the face of the building was also done.

See more about the project here on our website www.tcdc.govt.nz/corohallproject

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