Community Open Day attracts over 600 people

Published on Tuesday, 7 May 2024 at 11:21:20 AM

Thanks to everyone who came along to the Shire of Dardanup's Community Open Day on Saturday, 4 May to celebrate the new Library, Administration and Community Building.

The event saw over 600 people attend and enjoy tours of the two-story building, which features the Eaton Library, Council Chambers, Administration Centre, as well as a Café and state-of-the-art Make-It Space which will open to the public later this year.

Attendees were treated to a sausage sizzle, coffee van, children's activities and face painting.

The feedback has been positive and much appreciated from everyone at the Shire - thank you!

Shire President Tyrrell Gardiner (left) with Kim Perks (centre) and Rowan Parry, plus (front, from left) Annie Perks and Ruby Matthews.

Susan Berg checks out the new library with her beloved pet Aussie.Susan Berg checks out the new library with her beloved pet Aussie.

Coralee Italiano and her son Lewis check out the new Council Chambers. Lewis would worked on the new building, creating some of the amazing timber furniture and wall features. Lewis is an apprentice at Studio Milton and will represent Australia in the Worldskills competition in France this year.Coralee Italiano and her son Lewis check out the new Council Chambers. Lewis created some of the amazing timber furniture and wall features.

Face painting was a big hit at the Community Open Day.Face painting was a big hit at the Community Open Day.

Former Shire President and Honorary Freeman Mick Bennet (left) with Councillor Annette Webster and Shire President Tyrrell Gardiner.Former Shire President and Honorary Freeman Mick Bennet (left) with Councillor Annette Webster and Shire President Tyrrell Gardiner.

Bunbury residents Pam and Kathleen Marthick, check out the new Shire of Dardanup Library, Administration and Community Building Open Day.Bunbury residents Pam and Kathleen Marthick, check out the new Shire of Dardanup Library, Administration and Community Building Open Day.

 

Checking out the new library are (from left) Anne Strachan and Jacqui and Bruce Thorpe.Checking out the new library are (from left) Anne Strachan and Jacqui and Bruce Thorpe.

One of the tour groups checking out the new Council Chambers.One of the tour groups checking out the new Shire of Dardanup's new Council Chambers.

The Repair Café Greater Bunbury team at work in the new Make-It Space.The Repair Cafe team at work in the new Make-It Space for the Community Open Day.

Shire staff Vicky Pretorius and Ashwin Nair show a tour group through the new Council Chambers.Shire staff Vicky Pretorius and Ashwin Nair show a tour group through the new Council Chambers.

Sisters Raya (left) and Sari Noonan check out the Shire of Dardanup's Community Open Day for the new Library, Administration and Community Building.Sisters Raya (left) and Sari Noonan check out the Shire of Dardanup's Community Open Day.

Shire staff Cassandra Budge and Cindy Barbetti take one of the tour groups through the new building.Shire staff Cassandra Budge and Cindy Barbetti take one of the tour groups through the new building.

 

Members of the Eaton Lions Club man the sausage sizzle for the Community Open Day.Members of the Eaton Lions Club man the sausage sizzle for the Community Open Day.

Face painting extraordinaire Kate Maloney of Kate's Crafts AU and Shire of Dardanup Place and Community Officer Sam Atkinson.Face painter Kate Maloney of Kate's Crafts and Shire of Dardanup Place and Community Officer Sam Atkinson.

Shire of Dardanup staff Bree and Jasmine Batrick get ready to welcome more than 600 people through the doors for the Community Open Day.Shire of Dardanup staff Bree and Jasmine Batrick get ready to welcome more than 600 people through the doors.

Shire of Dardanup staff get ready to welcome more than 600 people through the doors for the Open Day.Shire of Dardanup staff (from left) Amanda Crofts, Bree and Jasmine Batrick, Cassandra Budge, Tahnia Creedon, Vicky Pretorius, Samantha King, Sam Atkinson and Ashwin Nair.

 

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