Club amalgamation is now expected

Club Umina is expected to amalgamate with Merrylands RSL after members voted 422 to 3 in favour of the proposal.

"It was pretty much a landslide," said Club Umina general manager Mr Greg Rand.

He said Merrylands club members had also voted in favour of the proposal.

"Merrylands held their meeting the following Tuesday night, with about 120 people in attendance, with four voting against the proposal and 121 in favour of the proposal."

Mr Rand said the clubs would now go to licensing court to get approval to proceed with the amalgamation.

"This process can take between four to eight months," Mr Rand said.

"The club will still be operating during this period."

Mr Rand said that creditors were expected to receive 100 cents in the dollar, as proposed by Merrylands RSL.

He said that the deed with the administrators had been fulfilled.

Mr Rand said the amalgamation gave stability to the club and preserved the community asset rather than have it go to a private investor.

Lyle Stone, December 9