The Bacchus Marsh Men’s shed may soon be given room to expand following a a recent decision by Moorabool council.
The Bacchus Marsh Men’s Shed was established in 2009, and is one of 1,200 men’s sheds across Australia that includes 50,000 members nationally.
Bacchus Marsh’s popular shed was established at the rear of The Laurels. The group’s membership numbers have grown annually and due to the lack of space the group capped membership numbers at about 40. New members are currently only admitted when a current member does not renew their membership.
Bacchus Marsh Men’s Shed member Joe Lesko said the group fills a lot of gaps in people’s lives.
“We meet socially, do work, we go on field trips, and we build friendships through there,” he said.
“In the last 12 months we’ve had a lot of people we’ve had to turn away because we’re at capacity.
“The current set up is fine, but looking into the future and not wanting to turn people down means we need bigger and better facilities.”
Better facilities may be on the horizon, with councillor Rod Ward passing moving for council to investigate options for new or increased facilities at a meeting on March 6.
“Men’s Sheds enhance the lives of many men and build better communities by fostering community spirit, cultivate social connectedness and contribute to building a more inclusive Australia,” he said.
Mr Lesko said he was pleased to see the motion pass.
