Council
5 May, 2023
New life for old timber
SEVERAL large, historic wooden beams have found a new home in the McGennans amenity block, currently under construction in Warrnambool.
The old timber beams, which were an integral part of the Edwards and Wollaston bridges for many years, were recently lifted in to place at the new facility, currently under construction at the entrance to the McGennan car park in Pertobe Road.
“The old beams were believed to have been installed in the bridges back in 1890,” Leigh Duffy, owner of Bolden Constructions said.
“They were extremely heavy and cranes were needed to lift them into place; they look amazing and we’re all proud of how the new block is coming along.”
The new building, which was identified as a priority in the Lake Pertobe Master Plan, will feature improved accessibility, junior toilets, baby change tables, bench seats and several external warm showers.
Two ambulant toilets will also be incorporated into the facility and some earthworks and reshaping of the hill will be undertaken before construction of an improved walking path from Pertobe Road to the Promenade.
It is anticipated the project will cost around $814,000 and will be completed by mid-October.
The project has been funded by Warrnambool City Council and the federal government’s Building Better Regions Fund.
