18/4/2008Community hall's £70,000 transformation
A COMMUNTY hall in the East End of the city has undergone a £70,000 transformation.
The new-look building has been unveiled by Glasgow Housing Association for use by the communities of Dennistoun and Wellpark.
GHA contributed £50,000 to the project while Glasgow Community Planning Partnership stumped up £20,000.
The new Wellpark Community Hall now boasts brand new toilets, an upgraded kitchen, a revamped hall and new equipment.
Work started in January on the McIntosh Street building, and was completed earlier this month.
Margaret Crawley, community housing manager for Keystone Tenant Managed Homes Ltd Local Housing Organisation (LHO) said: "The community centre had suffered great disrepair, yet there was still a real need for this provision in our area. That's why GHA was keen to help fund the refurbishment and contribute to the organisation of the official launch event.
"Everyone is looking forward to the event."
Margaret Wallace, tenant chair of Keystone Tenant Managed Homes LHO added: "We are confident that the residents of Wellpark and Dennistoun will benefit greatly from this fantastic facility."
A host of organisations attended the launch of the new community centre on Friday including Strathclyde Police.
The new-look building has been unveiled by Glasgow Housing Association for use by the communities of Dennistoun and Wellpark.
GHA contributed £50,000 to the project while Glasgow Community Planning Partnership stumped up £20,000.
The new Wellpark Community Hall now boasts brand new toilets, an upgraded kitchen, a revamped hall and new equipment.
Work started in January on the McIntosh Street building, and was completed earlier this month.
Margaret Crawley, community housing manager for Keystone Tenant Managed Homes Ltd Local Housing Organisation (LHO) said: "The community centre had suffered great disrepair, yet there was still a real need for this provision in our area. That's why GHA was keen to help fund the refurbishment and contribute to the organisation of the official launch event.
"Everyone is looking forward to the event."
Margaret Wallace, tenant chair of Keystone Tenant Managed Homes LHO added: "We are confident that the residents of Wellpark and Dennistoun will benefit greatly from this fantastic facility."
A host of organisations attended the launch of the new community centre on Friday including Strathclyde Police.