Waiouru gymnasium now in use by army
No date has been finalised for the official opening of the Waiouru Army Training Group's new gymnasium, completed at the end o f last year. The new gymnasium adjoining Burns Pool replaces the former gym, once the camp cinema, built during World War One and converted into a gym in 1948. The new $1.8 million building can accommodate two basketball courts, four volleyball, or three badminton courts in its spacious 1200 square metres. other features include a
weight-training room, shower and changing facilities, offices and storage room. The complex also has an inbuilt sound system and rubber sprung floor. Troops began using the building at the beginning of this year for their physical training periods. The gym is essentially for army use and army related sporting events. The old gymnasium is still utilised by after hours clubs, including badminton, volleyball, basketball, rugby, soccer and gymnastics groups.
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Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 5, Issue 31, 19 January 1988, Page 16
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153Waiouru gymnasium now in use by army Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 5, Issue 31, 19 January 1988, Page 16
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