Page MP Kevin Hogan with Ballina Mayor David Wright at Pimlico Hall yesterday. Photo supplied.
Yesterday the Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, announced $70,000 of funding for upgrades to Wardell and Pimlico Halls, in Ballina Shire.
Planned improvements to the halls will make them safer and compliant with modern building standards. Wardell Hall improvements underway. Photo supplied.
Acknowledging the important role played by community halls in the community, Mr Hogan said, ‘This funding will allow for various repairs and improvements at Pimlico Hall, including new handrails on the ramps, upgraded door, interior and exterior repainting, and accessible parking and pathways.
Then and now… Kerry Saxby-Junna AM with her parents (and Ballina Shire Senior Citizens for 2020) Barry and Jan Saxby with the new signage in Ballina. Photo David Lowe.
Kerry Saxby-Junna returned to her old home of Ballina on Friday for the unveiling of a new tribute and tourist attraction in her honour.
An enthusiastic crowd of friends, family and supporters were there for the unveiling by Mayor David Wright of the new interpretive signage display, beside the Richmond River, near the Ballina War Memorial Pool.
The new aluminium display is over two metres high and details Ms Saxby-Junna’s extraordinary athletic achievements, which include 32 world records, three Olympics and 27 national titles.