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The final stages of a merger between Croydon Park Ex-Servicemens Club in Seymour Street and Club Burwood is underway after Club Burwood members gave the deal their final tick of approval at an extraordinary meeting recently.
Croydon Park Ex-Servicemens Club
Club Burwood members unanimously agreed to the amalgamation terms, which include spending over $1 million to refurbish the Croydon Park club, and re-opening the kitchen to provide full catering facilities seven days a week.
The merger will also mean that members of Croydon Park Ex-Servicemens Club will have full membership access to Club Burwood and Club Burwood RSL, and vice versa.
The amalgamation comes after Croydon Park Ex-Servicemens Club sent out an expression of interest following concerns over the long-term future of the club.
While five clubs expressed interest, Club Burwood was the first choice due to their similar ethos, heritage and close proximity.
General Manager Andrew Anderson said he was very excited about the proposed amalgamation and believes this is a win for the local community.
“The members of both clubs are very happy with the arrangements. We are just waiting on final approval from the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority and then we can begin the renovations that members have been asking for,” he said.
“The important thing for us is to ensure the sub-clubs continue to operate as normal, but also to offer new and exciting opportunities to the Croydon Park Ex-Servicemen’s Club members and the local community.”
Croydon Ex-Servicemens Club President Graham Broadbridge said he can rest easy knowing all members are happy with the proposal and is looking forward to working with Club Burwood to continue to deliver great results for the local community.
“We always wanted to refurbish the club but financially it was always going to be difficult,” he said.
“While the club is getting a much needed make-over, the members are benefiting too because they now have access to three clubs within the Burwood Local Government area.
ClubsNSW CEO Anthony Ball said this is a great outcome for the local community who will now have access to three great clubs at one membership price.
“Amalgamations like this are essential for clubs. NSW has over 1,400 clubs and the reality is 63% are struggling to keep their doors open,” he said.
“By amalgamating, the community can continue to enjoy their local clubs and get more benefits out of their membership and the clubs can continue to do what they do best, which is giving back to the community.”
Renovations at Croydon Park Ex-Servicemen’s Club are expected to be finished late 2014.
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