Progress association reaches hall upgrade target

The Pearl Beach Progress Association has reached its target of $24,000 to upgrade the deck of the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall.

This fundraising effort means the association now has the $99,000 to complete the upgrade project.

The upgrade includes an extension of the deck, a new side access to the deck from the hall and a storage room in addition to the deck roof which was completed earlier this year.

The project makes alterations to the rear deck by increasing its depth and widening steps "to provide improved connectivity with the garden".

It adds a roof over the rear deck to provide shade and weather protection.

It adds an extension to the eastern end of the toilets to provide new level access storage for heavy items and chairs.

The project will carry out general repairs and maintenance work to the hall around the area of the proposed additions.

Central Coast Council provided a grant of $66,000 for the work under its community infrastructure grants program.

The $24,000 raised leaves $9000 to be contributed as in-kind labour by the association's volunteers.

Of the money raised, most was raised through an internet fundraising page, an online auction, donations and two raffles.

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Website, 23 Nov 2020

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