Wednesday 25 January
Rowers set to celebrate
Geelong News, 25/1/12
Geelong's oldest rowing club will celebrate the opening of its redeveloped boatshed this weekend.
The Barwon Rowing Club – one of the oldest clubs in the state – will open the boatshed on Sunday.
The opening is the culmination of a lot of hard work and fundraising from club members and supporters, as well as contributions from the State Government and City of Greater Geelong.
The previous boatshed was about 80 years old and badly in need of a makeover.
"This event marks a pivotal point in the Barwon Rowing Club's history," said club president Sean Drew. "I believe our new facilities now rival those anywhere in the country and will be a real asset to Geelong."
Sport and Recreation Minister Hugh Delahunty will open the redevelopment.
