The Yass Rams rugby club has welcomed upgrades to Victoria Park amenities by Yass Valley Council.
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Stage one of the renovations, which began on Tuesday January 9, include knocking down the separate canteen shed.
The existing building is being extended to include a new meeting room, storage room, disabled toilet and canteen.
Work is anticipated to be finished by May 2018.
“The improvements to the Victoria Park amenities are long overdue and will have a positive impact financially to the Rams Rugby Club and the wider sporting community,” club president Peter Davies said.
“The club looks forward to the new extension and further upgrades to the amenities in the near future,” he said.
During this renovation, the facility will be unavailable for use by the public.
Signs have been placed on the temporary fencing directing residents and visitors to use the facilities at Riverbank Park during the refurbishment period.
“Victoria Park is widely used by our sporting community, as well as our schools, and it is fantastic to see this much needed refurbishments underway,” Yass Valley mayor Rowena Abbey said.
“Thank you to all our users groups for their participation and involvement in this process,” she said.
Stage two of the upgrades will see both the change rooms and public toilets undergo refurbishment.
The council is currently reviewing grant opportunities for stage two, with project dates not yet determined.
Built in 1978, the existing facilities at Victoria Park have served the community well for 40 years but the council said time has come for a much needed renovation.