One of the proposed options for the Balclutha War Memorial Hall includes an expansion and upgrade to the outdoor recreational facilities. Clutha residents have less than a week to submit their views on several proposals aimed at improving the Balclutha area, including a $5.4million overhaul of the War Memorial Hall. The Clutha District Council has engaged in a lengthy consultation period as part of its community plans for Balclutha, Waihola and Milton. The Balclutha War Memorial Hall. The council could use the $1.9million already budgeted for an upgrade to the hall to give the community "more practical, user-friendly building" fit for future purpose.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 21, 2017 17:11 UTC