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It was with regret that the Borland Lodge Adventure and Education trust learnt that the previous manager Thomas Fisher was resigning to continue his career as a teacher back in Germany.
In August 2009, with Thomas moving away Lynn and I assumed the managers position here at Borland Lodge . It was a steep learning curve but with the support of the Trustees and locals we soon came to grips with the day to day operation of Borland Lodge or paradise as we call it.
With a patronage of approximately 9000 bed nights per year Borland Lodge is a very busy place.
Borland Lodge is a team effort and it was with the help of Trustee’s, Locals, Lions clubs and the many supporters that we have been able to contine to upgrade the facilities, grounds and equipment here at Borland Lodge.
I have listed some of the milestones achieved over the last two years
-Trust Power sponsored a new Kia Sportage Vehicle and Annual registration. -Pub Charity donated a new Ride on Mower -The Lions Clubs donated BBQ Tables -A new washing Machine and Dryer have been purchased - A 2nd hand tractor was purchased to power the mower unit loaned to Borland Lodge by Verdon College. -A low ropes course was constructed with the help of donations from Trust Power and Adventure Southland. Adventure Southland also donated the know how and many man hours to complete the course. -Caravan Plugs have been installed -The old fire pond in the centre of camp has been filled in and the area sown in grass
- The unfinished grounds area’s have been levelled and sown in grass -Southland Boys have laid rock edges around the gardens.
- The fences have been repaired and painted
-The old water tank stand was removed -The old fire shed has been dismantled and removed
-The old building foundation at the West end of the Lodge was removed and the area grassed.
-A new petrol weed eater and Chainsaw have been purchased -A new online Booking system has been introduced -A new Accounting Package has been introduced |
