Ophir Peace Memorial Hall, on the former goldmining town’s main street, will receive $210,000 for improvements. Photo: Peter DowdenThe small historic settlement of Ophir in Central Otago will receive funding from the Government for two infrastructure projects. Minister for Infrastructure Shane Jones has announced the Ophir Peace Memorial Hall, on the former gold-mining town’s main street, will receive $210,000 for improvements that include a new toilet block and storage. Another $60,000 will go to the local community pool to replace the changing rooms and for essential repairs. “I am pleased that the Coalition Government has been able to spread this funding through the regions and right into these smaller communities.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 20, 2020 00:11 UTC