The Rotary Club of Eynesbury has taken on an ambitious project of refurbishing a 76-year-old cottage and is calling on the community for assistance.
Myer Cottage was originally set up in Eynesbury as one of a number of low-cost accommodation options for people returning from World War 2.
President of the two-year-old Eynesbury Rotary Club Loryn Clark she said they’ve taken on the mission of restoring the cottage after becoming concerned about its deterioration.
“It’s still in reasonable condition, it would be a shame to let it turn into a ruin, but to keep something alive you need to use it,” she said.
Ms Clark said they will potentially use the space for a bookshop, a community space, or as a home for a teen’s Interact group Rotary is establishing.
“It will be a place for the community, whatever they want to do with it,” she said.
Restoration works the club is looking into include painting, replacing floorboards and joists, installing new kitchen cupboards, an oven, a dishwasher, water tank, bathroom and toilet facilities and electrical cabling as well as designing a new garden around the property.
Off the back of a recent community meeting to progress the works, local trades and environment groups have put their hand up to assist with some of the works.
Once costs are estimated Eynesbury Rotary will be seeking grant opportunities to assist with the project, and is keen to hear from anyone in the community who may be able to assist.
Details: President@rotaryeynesbury.com.au
