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The Nanneella Hall was officially opened at the weekend after a lengthy delay in its revitalisation project.

Deputy mayor Greg Toll officially opened the hall at the completion of the $485,154 project.

‘‘Community halls play an important role in the social and cultural lives of towns across the Campaspe Shire, often serving as the heart of each community,’’ he said.

He said the upgraded hall would support the growth of the Nanneella and Timmering communities by providing a centre which could be used as an attractive facility to host events for the wider community.

Nanneella Hall Committee treasurer Joan Jenkins said she was ‘‘exuberant’’ the hall was open and had been taking many bookings for classes and functions.

‘‘We have a kitchen to die for with a big, beautiful oven,’’ she said.

She said the stage area had opened up to include offices in the back of the hall.

Mrs Jenkins said the offices would be ideal for counselling services or for child vaccination clinics.

Members of the Nanneella community were entertained at the opening by Clark and the Jammers, while children enjoyed the jumping castle and clown.

Nanneella Hall Committee president Alistair Gibson made a presentation at the opening to treasurer Mrs Jenkins for her dedication and work in seeing the project completed.

Mrs Jenkins made a presentation of flowers and plaque to Des and Penny Hocking for the 38 years of service they had given to the Nanneella Hall.

In preparation for the opening, Grant Robinson, Isaac Vredenburg and Brett Wileman, put down 100 tonnes of gravel and 100m of eucalyptus mulch.

Native plants were then planted in front of the building and down the sides.