Hall will be officially opened

The Woy Woy Bay Community Hall will be officially opened on Sunday, January 29, following major refurbishments.

Member for Gosford Cr Chris Holstein and Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher will open the new facilities at the monthly community breakfast.

The work, completed by the Bays Community Group, was a result of a grant from the state government and support from Gosford Council, according to Bays Community Group president Mr Bob Puffett.

The group's executive committee raised the additional funds from activities and donations from residents and friends.

The work involved raising the floor of the rear verandah, closing it in and fitting louver windows.

The hall now opens out onto the verandah via bi-fold doors.

"This enables the hall to be used for a larger range of activities and, together with fire protection work, provides an excellent place for local activities," said Mr Puffett.

With a grant from Gosford Council, an ambulant toilet was also constructed.

Local builders undertook the project which involved substantial additional structural enhancements and reinforcements.

Press Release, 9 Jan 2012 Bob Puffett, Bays Community Group Photo: Naomi Bridges