THE unused court house at Uralla is one step closer to a full-on makeover.
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Uralla's councillors have voted to apply for a $925,000 grant for a refurbishment of the old building, originally built in the 1880s.
Uralla shire mayor Michael Pearce said the "possibilities are endless" for what the building could become if they were successful in gaining the grant.
The council chambers idea was one of these possibilities.
"We could look at extended offices for council, offices for rent, or we could keep it as it is so it could be utilised as a tourist attraction," he said.
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Details of the funding grant will be provided to the council and the community when it comes back.
"Once the application is in and the plans are in it'll come back to council so we can show the community what the proposed usage will be," Cr Pearce said.
"It's a great project and I'm happy to see it finally off the ground, it'll benefit not only the community but also our tourism trade as well."
The council will apply for the funds under the state government's Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund.
Preliminary works would include scoping of works; drafting of plans; and establishment of a site fence and site office for its duration.
External works includes painting; inspecting and renovating the roof to prevent further damage; replacing the roof sheeting for insulation; repairing gutters, fascia and soffit and reinstating picket fencing to road frontages in Hill and Maitland streets.
On the inside, walls and ceilings would be painted; floors replaced; new kitchen installed; doors repaired; toilets refurbished and lighting installed.
The old stables would also get a facelift, by removing asbestos sheeting; installing power and lighting; and carpeting the floor.
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