November 25, 2013
by Clive Lowe
Historic Ringsfield House at Nanango is undergoing a renewal in the form of a new paint job, both inside and out.
Nanango Historical Society President Roslyn Gregor said the painting of the roof and external walls had begun, and the internal walls would be completed over the Christmas break.
“Although the paintwork is still in reasonable condition, it is almost 20 years since it was last painted,” Ros said.
“We are very fortunate and most grateful to have received a grant from the Heritage Community fund for the work both outside and in.”
Ringsfield will be closed from December 11 to January 14.
It has been a busy year of restoration at the Ringsfield House complex.
Nanango’s first Presbyterian Church has been completed inside and out and has already proved popular as a wedding venue.
Nanango’s first school has been converted into a new air-conditioned, hi-tech meeting room.
“The Pat Lee Meeting Room” has been designed for conferences, meetings and seminars with the added advantage of catering being provided by Ringsfield’s volunteers.
The much-needed sealing of the circular driveway around Ringsfield House has also been completed and new paving is currently being laid to the school and church.
Ringsfield’s grounds and gardens are now being upgraded, and the gardens are looking spectacular thanks to volunteer David Lee and his band of gardeners.
“The Historical Society, in partnership with the South Burnett Regional Council are looking forward to increasing visitor numbers to Ringsfield and further developing the precinct as a major tourism attraction in the South Burnett,” Ros said.
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