Traralgon Bridge Club fell victim to the recent Traralgon Creek flood, with the clubrooms being inundated with approximately one metre of water. With no warning, the club was unable to salvage any furniture or equipment that was below the waterline and is unable to occupy the building for the foreseeable future.
That is when Latrobe City and the Traralgon Greyhound Club stepped in to help. Club President, Don Tylee, said that both organisations have been magnificent in helping the club to clean up and find a new temporary home.
“The clubrooms are owned by the Council on their land and they have always been a fantastic and supportive landlord”, Don said. “We know that they were dealing with a lot of priorities but they were quick to help us to secure the building and then get the contaminated goods out of the club ready for a major repair job. We have really appreciated their communication and help.”
Don said that then the Traralgon Greyhound Club stepped up and were very quick to respond to their request to provide a venue for the club whilst their own track works are being undertaken. “We were blown away by their generosity and willingness to help us get back to bridge as soon as possible”.
The club has lost all of its chairs, and most of its tables, cards and electronic scoring units. The stove, fridge and dishwasher will also need to be replaced. A recovery sub-committee has been formed to liaise with Council and lead the club to get back on its feet, and many members have stepped up to salvage goods and restart play.
Don said that the condition of the clubrooms when they first had access was heartbreaking but with help from members and Council they plan to get back to bridge in the clubrooms as soon as they can. “We know that it is a big job but the help that we have received has lifted our spirits and are looking at coming back bigger and better.” 23 June 2021
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