Asset manager Steve Parish said that the roof was in need of repair due to age, causing major water leaks.

“The area had been subject to water leaks over a period of some years and it was necessary to do a full replacement,” Mr Parish said.

“The work is being done by local contractors who included the removal and disposal of copper roof sheeting in their successful tender,” Mr Parish said.

The work being done includes re-painting of both the facial and the eaves to the building’s upper level while scaffolding is in place, as well as installation of roof hatch, hand railings and anchor points for WH&S reasons. 

Mr Parish reported the replacement of the lower roof was allocated for in the forward budget, the total cost being roughly $57,000.