The Entrance Men's Shed Inc working with Wyong Shire Council have now opened an exciting new facility for community involvement with men in a workshop environment in the precinct of The Entrance Community Centre, Oakland Road, The Entrance.
This pic certainly captures the current state of building. The Tri-Steel team have now clad the the shed and the internal space can clearly be seen at this stage.
A couple of views from Battley Avenue looking south into the site.
The Shed now has a strong presence among the existing buildings. The newer materials and darker colours give it a unique visual impact among the older building even with their newly renovated exteriors and brighter colours.
The view from the northern driveway into The Entrance Neighbourhood Centre carpark. The shed is set clearly defined now that it has been clad and taken a definite shape in its environment.
With the The Entrance Men's Shed now clad, it forms a stronger western perimeter around the plaza of The Entrance Neighbourhood Centre (TENC) Precinct.
This is the view looking out from the verandah of the existing buildings along the eastern perimeter of the TENC.
The Entrance Men's Shed as seen from Central Coast Highway between the existing buildings. The deck on the exhibition space and cafe will provide a great vantage point to view the shed against the backdrop of tress and the lake.
The Entrance Men's Shed is clearly visible from Oakland's Road (now renamed Central Coast Highway). Thats as clear as can be seen the temporary fencing that restricts access to the building site and landscaping work.
As can be seen in this first photo, the steel has been erected for the roof of the shed and so defines the visible shape and height of the structure.
The photo from the rear of the site clearly shows the foundation and structure. The men from Tri-Steel were hard at work erecting the shed for us when this shot was taken.
Just to prove that your friendly neighbourhood blogger is not camera shy, here I am at the construction site late in the afternoon when the gates are all shut and the equipment quiet.
Its the best time to set up some shots around the site. Even without site access, views of the construction help to capture the story of The Entrance Men's Shed.
These shots give the appearance that The Entrance Men's Shed is rising from the chaos of steel removed from the fencing around the original "The Entrance Primary School". This has been converted to "The Entrance Neighbourhood Centre" and will soon include "The Entrance Men's Shed" as part of this newly renovated facilities as part of the project from Wyong Shire Council.
As these photos show the team from Tri-Steel are hard at work moving the structure forward now that the slab has cured enough for constrution.
The photos is looking north across the forecourt of The Entrance Men's Shed and the car parking and vehicle access to "The Shed". Lots of work still going on preparing the parking area and access, while the shed is being erected.
The Entrance Men's Shed provides a place for men to gather and share skills and stories while developing friendships and working together on projects that benefit themselves and the community.
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In the grounds of
The Entrance Community Centre
15 Battley Avenue, The Entrance
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Opening Times are 9am to 3pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday
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Phone 4332 1023(during open times)
Committee
President Bruce Crouch
0418660714
Vice President John Burgess,
Secretary Bob Ihlein 0417655646, Treasures Ian Warburton Members Terry Anderson, Graeme Priest and Rob Eschbank.