The Navigators Committee has also secured the labour force from Ballarat Regional Industries (B.R.I.) – Work for the dole scheme. This project will provide the participants with multiple trade skills and the experience in working in a team, connection with a community and working towards a completion of a worth while project to a budget. Qualified tradesmen are used where necessary.

Navigators Community receives value for money; the project will increase the Gerald Mullane Reserve appeal and usage as the centre-point meeting place for local community members and friends, thus encouraging greater involvement and pride in the sole public asset in the Navigators district.

• Full refurbishment of hall interior, stripping of old paint, filling, painting walls, ceiling and trims etc.
• Interior electrical works, extra 4 twin fluorescent lighting, 3 sweep ceiling fans, 3 illuminated exit signs and 1 emergency light.
•  Provision of storage cabinet in store room, for added security, and to restrict child access to equipment.
•  Provision of fixed exterior furniture, 2 red-gum picnic tables and seats, providing a disability access and use, on a concrete slab.
•  Paving of the rear access of the toilet block, to reduce risk and maintenance, and provision of an adjacent disable car park space.
•  Lining and painting of internal walls and ceiling of the tennis club room, to address the problem of vermin entry.

•  Landscaping the swing area.
• Fitting first aid boxes to appropriate areas.
•  Attaching signage to toilets.
•  Maintenance to toilet areas to address bird problem.

B.R.I. will commence work on the 15^th January, 2007.

The Navigators Hall will be closed down for several months while renovations take place.

 For a continual upgrade of work progress, contact Marita 53 347032.