Thursday, 17th November 2022
Buildings & Grounds Upgrades
2021-22 have been busy years for the Grounds & Buildings teams, with major upgrades and installations across the town.
The Grounds team has installed new signs around town, designed by AXIOM Design Partners, including two large informative signs. One has been placed at the Old Novitiate at the northern end of town and the other at the Museum and Art Gallery.
New brochure stands have also been placed in various venues.
In recent years, the New Norcia Museum and Art Gallery has undergone major renovations upstairs, including new cabinetry, lighting and freshly painted black ceilings and cream walls – all of which has made the gallery a more dynamic, dramatic and exciting place to visit. We are also very excited to have the Mandorla Exhibition on display, as well as three other exhibitions (see November issue).
The Old Convent is now fresher and more inviting, with repaired and re-painted walls, new artworks on display and new pieces of furniture installed. Carmel Murray, Museum and Art Gallery Manager, has breathed new life into the bedrooms by installing fresh new bedding. The building is available for groups of 15-30 people looking for accommodation. For more information please contact Joyce on 9654 8018 or groups@newnorcia.com.au.
The Bakery has undergone major maintenance including the installation of new vinyl floor sheeting, stainless steel sheeting on the walls and a dust hood. These upgrades have allowed the bakery to produce a wider range of products, including hand-made sausage rolls and pasties, which are now available at the Roadhouse.
St Gertrude’s Flat, located in the southern side of the St Gertrude’s College, has undergone significant upgrades including painting, the removal of partitioning and carpet, pressed ceilings repaired, new wall art hung and bedrooms set up with archived furniture.
All this work has revealed a beautiful venue for smaller groups to stay. There are four queen rooms, with stunningly high ceilings and open spaces (one downstairs with a large ensuite with disabled facilities, and three upstairs). There is a tearoom, spacious lounge and dining rooms, boasting period furniture and architectural features, and a bright country-style kitchen with optional self-catering facilities. To top it off, a secluded upstairs veranda is the perfect spot for a morning cup of tea or a quiet sundowner.
With all the upgrades and changes in town, the Roadhouse has not been left behind. New counter benches, seats and a couch have been placed inside. Outside, new tables with umbrellas and pot plants create a relaxing place for visitors. Visitors can now enjoy a drink between 11am-4.30pm, in a small licensed bar.