The 2.7 kilogram and 18-carat gold 2024 Melbourne Cup worth $1 million was on display in the redeveloped entrance of Warramunda Village.
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Bree Lambert
From the glister of the 2024 Melbourne Cup trophy to the classic country tunes of three-time Golden Guitar winner Reg Poole, Warramunda Village came alive for its first open day since Covid.
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The celebration marked the debut of the facility’s latest redevelopments, alongside a new art installation, a community cookbook, and a vision to grow the facility to 130 beds by 2030.
Long-serving board chair Alison Hunter, who recently stepped down after nearly three decades of leadership, cut the ribbon and welcomed guests inside on Wednesday, October 28.
Outgoing Warramunda Village board chair Alison Hunter cuts the ribbon to officially open the newly redeveloped entrance of the facility.
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Andrew Mole
Central to the celebration was the event’s theme of bringing the outside inside, explained by chief executive John Clark in his speech as the village’s commitment to preserving continuity, community, and comfort for residents.
“What we want them to feel is everything that’s outside is still inside,” he said.
“Today is about celebrating an enormous amount of growth to the village and a journey which is by no means over.”
This vision was on full display throughout the day as visitors toured the renovated wing, featuring a new entrance and reception area, 10 additional bedrooms, a hair salon, and an allied health room.
Warramunda Village’s newly redeveloped reception area was unveiled at the recent open day.
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Bree Lambert
Guests were guided through the spaces by Mr Clark, board member and designer Dale Denham, and capital projects manager Stuart Burt, alongside board members who shared insights into the facility's master plan.
Warramunda Village chief executive John Clark, Jim Higgs, Gillian Banks, artist Jimmi Buscombe unveiled the Lois Higgs art installation at the open day.
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Bree Lambert
Gathering over treats from the on-site Switch Café and browsing information stalls, residents, staff, and families came together to celebrate a new chapter for Warramunda.
