The Tasmanian Government has announced $550,000 for the construction of the new home which will house two local community volunteer organisations.
Community Services Minister Roger Jaensch said Men’s Sheds across Tasmania had been a success story in Tasmania, providing a place where men can connect, learn and share, all while working on projects that make an important contribution to our community.
Mr Jaensch said the investment recognised the significant contributions the Sorell Men’s Shed and the Lions Club of Sorell make to the local community.
“The Sorell Men’s Shed is a place for men to make mates and where they can get support to improve their health and wellbeing,” he said.
Liberal candidate for Prosser Kerry Vincent said the work that volunteers from the Sorell Men’s Shed and the Lions Club of Sorell did in the community was invaluable.
“The Shed is a place where men can feel useful and meet face to face in a world where contact with others is increasingly done remotely,” Mr Vincent said.
“They can go there to learn new skills, or share their knowledge of skills with those seeking to learn, while making new friends.
“The Lions Club will also have improved facilities for their annual book sale and other fundraising events.”