Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Eltham Community and Reception Centre, 21 June 2017

Historical information

A substantial refurbishment of one of the Shire's most iconic mudbrick buildings took place 2016/2017. JR and BL Kendall Pty Ltf of Hurstbridge undertook the project. Upgrades to the building include:
*replacement of corrugated asbestos roof as a safeguard for users and to prevent flooding
*Improved accessibility from the car park to the Centre's entrance
*Improved accessibility to the stage area via a lift to the stage level
*Water harvesting to capture rainwater for garden and grounds
*Installatation of solar power to provide energy and financial savings
*Renewal of electrical infrastructure throughout the Centre
*Upgrades to lighting and sound controls, replacement of amplifiers and renewal of stage curtains to meet fire standards
*New toilets and upgrade to disabled toilet area
*New foyer
*New kitchen to meet commercial standards.
(Source nillumbik News 2016 p. 7)

Physical description

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