An historic Serpentine location has received a substantial upgrade with access improvements now complete at the Old Serpentine Bridge School.
Funded by a $50,000 State Government grant, recent works to the building included the construction of a disability compliant ramp with secure handrailing leading up to the verandah.
Overseen by the Serpentine Historical Society, the upgrades also included the installation of new door access to the building and the addition of a new step to the side of the verandah.
Serpentine Historical Society President Trevor Senior, who attended the school from 1951 – 1952, said the upgrades would allow for easier access for both people with a disability and the elderly.
“We get a lot of former students visiting the Old Bridge School who now require quite a bit of help to get into the building, so the new ramp access will be a great help for them,” Trevor said.
“A lot of people have very fond memories of the school or just playing by the river close by, so it’s great to have it be more accessible to those people now.”
The Old Serpentine Bridge School was originally opened in 1858.
Two timber buildings accommodated classrooms for both older and younger students, before the current brick building was eventually built in 1902.
The school closed in 1954.
The Serpentine Historical Society opens the school to visitors on the second Sunday of every month from 10am – 2pm.
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