Two further Town Hall open days will be held on Saturday, May 27 and Saturday, June 24, between 10am and 3.00pm.
The open days were organised to showcase the $4.2 million investment by the NSW State Government, the Federal Government and Edward River Council.
Upgrades have included soundproofing, lighting, retractable seating to cater for 300 people, changes rooms, bathroom facilities and a new foyer.
The interior has been extensively and sensitively refurbished in keeping with the traditional colours and features representing the early 20th century interior design styles including art deco and the arts and crafts movement.
Since February 24, when the building re-opened, the Town Hall has hosted community and arts events, civic lunches, workshops and other cultural events
The grand re-opening in February turned the building into a Dance Hall for a night of community performance including dance, singing, poetry and music.
Mayor Peta Betts said it was council’s privilege to re-open the Town Hall to the community after the extensive re-modelling of one of the region’s most recognisable historic buildings.
“We recognise the place of the Town Hall in our local community and we have received many comments which reflect the community’s shared memories of this iconic building,” she said.
“Some of our elderly residents at the open day spoke of marching down from the old George St School, now the Peppin Heritage Centre, for annual vaccinations, attending concerts by Johnny O’Keefe, Jade Hurley and the Ted Mulry Gang and voting at local elections.”
The original building was opened in 1876 with the clock tower donated by Captain George Landale in 1904.
The building was initially the council chambers and staff offices.
