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An auction is always a tense and exciting time, and there was an extra vibe when 55 Spars Road, Milldale went under the hammer on November 30, as the proceeds were to be donated to Ōrewa Surf Lifesaving Club.
The money will be a significant contribution to the club’s project of rebuilding its clubhouse and community hub on Ōrewa Beach.
The charity initiative was spearheaded by GJ Gardener Homes Rodney East, and saw more than 100 mostly local businesses, trades and their suppliers coming on board to donate material and labour.
GJ Gardener Rodney East general manager, Brad King, says it was an amazing project to be part of.
“Seeing the community rally at such a challenging time for the industry was very special,” he says.
The property sold to a young family for $1,089,000. How much of this will go to the club is still to be determined – the cost of the land and Auckland Council fees need to be covered, and GJ Gardener is crunching those numbers, with the donation total expected to be announced early in the New Year.
There will be an official handover event, including a chance to say thanks to all those involved.
John Chapman, who chairs Ōrewa Surf Lifesaving’s redevelopment committee, says the club is extremely grateful for the generous funding injection.
He says at this stage it is expected to be the end of next year before any physical work begins on the project, as fundraising is ongoing.
