It is great to see construction begin to transform the Calliope RSL building into a multi-purpose community space. The Calliope Community Hub project is the Aldoga Solar Farm Legacy Investment program’s first grant recipient and was awarded $80,000 in 2025 to support a major renovation that will create a new community centre to host health social services and events.

Local organisation Strong Communities is leading the project and will repurpose the Hall into a central and accessible community space including five consulting rooms, two multipurpose rooms, a meeting room and connection lounge. “The Calliope Hub will be a vibrant, inclusive space where individuals of all ages and backgrounds can connect, find support, and access essential services,’’ said Crystal Robson, Co-founder and General Manager of Strong Communities. “This project will preserve this historic building while adapting it to provide specialised services and activities that empower children, youth, families, seniors, and veterans.