Tender opens for Hardys Bay RSL Club

Tenders for the sale of the Hardys Bay RSL Club will close on Tuesday, April 30.

However, members are doing everything they can to save the club, according to Bay News editor Mr Allan Wilson.

The decision to sell the Club was made following the club's extraordinary general meeting in February which outlined the need to refinance $700,000 worth of debt.

Following the meeting, commercial real estate agent Chapman and Frazer was appointed for the sale of the club which went to public tender soon after.

Board and club members have said they were hopeful that another club would submit a tender so the community asset would not be lost.

Mr Wilson said that in a last ditch effort to avert the sale of the club's land and building, some members had proposed the possibility of raising the funds by way of donation.

"A letter has been sent out to all members informing them that they can pledge a donation amount," said Mr Wilson.

"What this means is that the future of the Hardys Bay RSL Club remains uncertain.

"There is a strong possibility that the club's doors will close for the last time in late April.

"However, a small chance exists that proceeds from the sale of the land and building will be enough to repay the debt and a potential buyer might wish the club to remain in its present location," said Mr Wilson.

Newsletter, 4 Apr 2013

Allan Wilson, Bay News