THE home of the Mordialloc Sea Scouts is set for a big upgrade.
The hall at George Woods Reserve will be refurbished. Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said the $765,000 works would make the Sea Scouts’ home “accessible for all abilities”.
“The existing Sea Scouts hall was built in the 1980s and was in desperate need of modernising to ensure it was safe, accessible and met the needs of the community into the future,” Cr Staikos said.
“The refurbishment will support ongoing scouting activity in the Mordialloc area, with a particular connection to the creek and boating heritage of Mordialloc. Council is working to ensure equity of access in all our scout and guide halls across Kingston and we’ve already completed a number of building upgrades with more to come.
“This is the first time Kingston has trialled a green façade on our buildings so we’re very excited to see this pilot project come to life. The green wall will be made with native plant species and will help filter pollutants and carbon dioxide out of the air, as well as helping to cool the surrounding area. It’s hoped the green façade will also help reduce any graffitiing of the building.”
Scouts Victoria has put in just over $117,000 towards the project.
The refurbishment of the George Woods Reserve hall will start next month. The Sea Scouts’ former home on Lambert Island is also scheduled to be demolished in April.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 10 March 2021