The wider community came together on Friday, September 1 to celebrate the official opening of the Waterfront Pavillion in Urana.
Official spokespeople on the day - Member for Albury Justin Clancy, Federation Council Mayor Cr Pat Bourke, Urana Waterfront Pavilion Building Committee Chair Bruce Mallon and Yuluma Cullivel Bus Committee Member and former Urana Shire Councillor Alan Urquhart celebrated that the community's vision for an incredible community space on the banks of the Urana Aquatic Centre had finally come to fruition.
Federation Council Mayor, Cr Pat Bourke said Urana is blessed with this beautiful multipurpose complex, purpose built to hold events and celebrations including milestones, weddings, reunions and other occasions.
"I couldn't be happier of what our community has achieved in the delivery of this building," Mayor Bourke said.
"This project is a credit to everyone involved and I would like to thank each and every one of you who have supported the vision that has led to the incredible space that we stand in today."
Located on the banks of the Aquatic Centre, the whole complex can be hired or one can hire the function and/or meeting room. All main rooms are situated to reveal water views from every window.
The Sunset Room holds between 100 and 120 guests depending on the way you want the room set up. It is simply beautiful with a gorgeous aspect, dance floor, access to the kitchen, crockery, cutlery, and glasses supplied, alcohol packages and liquor licence, caterers entrance, and more. The Red Gum Room is available for meetings or small groups of up to 30 people.
The building, which is truly unique in its design, features three hipped roof forms that grow in height toward the lake's edge – almost like a hipped roof mini 'Sydney Opera House' in rural New South Wales. The building was designed by Corowa based Architect Philip Nielsen of Regional Design Services and built by Kennedy Builders. The Waterfront Pavilion project was proudly funded by the Yuluma Cullivel Bus Committee, NSW Government Stronger Country Communities Fund and Federation Council.
