Historic Wagstaff Hall’s kitchen is about to get a much-need facelift thanks to a $25,000 grant via the Government’s Community Building Partnership program.
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch congratulated the Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association on their funding win.
While presenting a cheque for $25,000 to the association Crouch said it was a historic win for the community, as it was the first time they had applied for funding under the Community Building Partnership program.
“I am absolutely delighted to be able to present the Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association with $25,000 to upgrade the Wagstaffe Hall’s dated kitchen, which is no longer suitable for the needs of the association and the community,” he said.
“This is the first time in 10 years the association has applied for funding, and I offer my congratulations to President Mike Allsop and the team at the Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association for this tremendous achievement.
The funding will be used to refurbish kitchen cabinetry and benchtops, repaint the kitchen and replace the kitchen floor, while also providing for new kitchen appliances.
Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association president Mike Allsop said the hall was a great community asset and the upgrade of the kitchen necessary for greater usage of the hall.
“We have several events that we run locally for the community which often relies on the existing kitchen having the facilities to cater for these events, and while our kitchen has served us well it has reached the end of its usage life,” he said.
“We are looking to renew our kitchen and this upgrade will make it functional and fit for purpose, and this grant will enable us to do just that.”