Interior painting and redecorating has delayed the re-opening of Ringsfield House
(Photo: Clive Lowe Photography)

January 15, 2014

Painting and redecorating work at Nanango’s historic Ringsfield House have delayed its planned reopening by a fortnight.

Ringsfield House closed on December 8 to allow refurbishment work to be carried out.

It had originally planned to re-open on Monday, January 13.

However Nanango Historical Society President Ros Gregor told southburnett.com.au today that painting and redecorating the 106-year-old property’s interior was taking slightly longer than initially expected.

The complex is now expected to reopen to the public on Tuesday, January 28.

Because of this, Ringsfield House will not be hosting any Australia Day celebrations this year.

Instead, Nanango’s Australia Day activities will be held at the Nanango Showgrounds, and will follow a similar format to those held there in 2013.

Ms Gregor apologised for any inconvenience the extended closure might cause, but stressed that Ringsfield is still available for bookings.

“Anyone planning a function or a visit is very welcome to call me on 0418-189-820 over the next few weeks,” she said.

“We’ll be very happy to help them.”

UPDATED January 28: The re-opening of Ringsfield has been delayed for about another week. Ms Gregor said today putting everything back and re-hanging picture frames was taking longer than expected but she hoped the house would be fully open to the public next week.