Studio 73 upgrade project gets support

Greytown Lands Trust recently made a significant commitment of a $25,000 grant to support Greytown Little Theatre’s Studio 73 Upgrade Project.

Phil Holden, Chair of Greytown Lands Trust said, “We are delighted to support this fantastic community project, which has received strong support from both local residents and those further afield.  We also acknowledge and appreciate the countless volunteer hours and the many unbilled services contributed by dedicated individuals to date”.

John Gilberthorpe, Greytown Little Theatre President said “We are very appreciative of this support as it gave us confidence to commit to the project.”

He said “The upgrade has been dependent on fund raising and the good news is we have almost reached our target of around $500,000 thanks to very significant donations through our Donor Programme.  We have also had donations from community organisations, user groups and grants from the SWDC Wellbeing Fund, Trust House Foundation, Eastern & Central Community Trust, Greytown Community Board, and WBS”.

Mr Gilberthorpe said. “A recent grant of $3,000 from the Rotary Club of South Wairarapa will prove invaluable and is much appreciated”.

The project will take about six months to complete and includes;

·        Seismically strengthening the existing studio and this will entail gutting the interior to complete this work.

·        The building will be relined as part of the strengthening, and insulated.

·        A 97m² extension will be built and this will house new toilets, kitchenette, backstage area for theatre needs and a small foyer space.

·        The new entrance to Studio 73 will be by a short walkway located adjacent to existing studio and Council toilet facilities.

·        There will be no fixed seating.

·        There will be little change to the exterior of the existing Studio.

The contractor, Rigg Zschokke Ltd, is now onsite undertaking preliminary work