A NEW amenities block has been installed at the Gentle Annie Caravan and Camping Reserve in Whitfield, now providing upgraded facilities for all.
The reserve's committee of management said its asset improvements and upgrades program is continuing at pace and going according to plan, and at this stage, is also within budget.
Committee secretary Steve Bowman said they are on schedule for completion of project components by the end of June this year.
“Following the major riverbanks works for flood mitigation which were carried out in October last year, the second new amenity block was delivered and installed on site last week," he said.
“The first of the two new amenity blocks was installed in January last year, and now the male block has been installed alongside it as a pigeon pair - and they look great."
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Mr Bowman said the installation required another significant, coordinated operation, with a super tilt semi-trailer needed for the long wide load, which together with an escort vehicle, picked up the unit from Wodonga and delivered it to Whitfield.
He said a 30-ton slewing crane from Wangaratta was set up on site in preparation to lift the nine-ton block, and thanks to great teamwork, it was successful.
“Over the next week or so, services will be connected, and a construction inspection carried out," he said.
"All being well, the new block will be commissioned and open in about two weeks' time, and all going to plan, the old block will be demolished by the end of June.”
Committee chairperson James Nicholson said as part of the $482,000 grant from Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), further project works will include electrical and water system upgrades to "Area A" in the park, which is the older more established of the three areas located in the southwest corner of the reserve.
“It's great to see that there will be benefit flowing through to patrons, who make their journey to this destination, here on the banks of the King River, in Whitfield in the beautiful King Valley," he said.
"We hope they enjoy their stay.”
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King Valley in brief
Moyhu Autumn Dance at the hall
AN autumn dance event will be held at the Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall on Saturday, 5 April.
It will be the first since recent renovations were completed, and it's hoped the event will be the forerunner of regular attractions taking place at the hall.
There will be live music with Marc Paola, a raffle, and supper will be provided (with drinks at bar prices) and tickets are $25 per person (seniors $18, under 18 free) available via Eventbrite or by calling Josie on 0407 722 526.
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King Valley Arts Film Club screening
THE King Valley Arts Film Club will hold its next screening at the Cheshunt Hall on Tuesday, 8 April.
The movie will be satirical comedy-drama, Being There, starring Peter Sellers and Shirley MacLaine, with its witty, award-winning script and standout performances making it a must-watch classic.
Doors open at 7pm for the screening at 7.30pm, and annual membership only $40 per person (six films a year) available at kingvalleyarts.com.au/film-club/.
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Moyhu Lions Easter Saturday market
MOYHU Lions will hold their Easter Market on Easter Saturday, 19 April from 8am to 12pm at the Moyhu Lions Park.
There will be an Easter Bonnet Parade at 11am, live music by the Rustic Ramblers, a hot breakfast, fresh coffee and Salus bread and the chance to win a $100 meat voucher in the raffle.
This market will feature baked goods, handmade items and quality craft, art, upcycled wares, preserves, plants, produce, handcrafted chocolate and much more, with community groups and displays welcome to join in by contacting Donna on 5729 7563 to book a stall.
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