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Volunteers at the Citizens’ Advice Bureau Orewa (CAB) have more than one reason to celebrate this year.
As well as marking its 40th year of serving the local community, the organisation will see its cramped offices completely refurbished, with work expected to begin in a couple of months.
The need for the work was identified by the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board in 2015 and CAB chair Graeme Dykes says the process has been lengthy.
He says volunteers are delighted to hear the work is going ahead and grateful for the support of the local board.
“The interior is being totally reconfigured which will give us better working areas and improved confidentiality, with two dedicated interview rooms and an enhanced reception area,” Graeme says.
The project is estimated to cost $340,000.
Work is expected to start in April and take from 10 weeks to three months. While construction is underway, CAB’s services will be provided from a portacom located nearby.
“We are looking forward to having a comfortable and visually appealing space for volunteers and clients,” Graeme says.
He says the organisation plans to combine a celebration of its anniversary with the opening of the new premises.
