Tradies, retirees, and golfing enthusiasts have taken matters into their own hands to help repair the pot-hole ridden road at the Wagga Country Club.
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A squad of retirees flying under the banner of "dad's army" helped out with much of the labour and handiwork.
The project was overseen by engineer Bryan Short, who came out of retirement especially to help beautify his beloved golf course.
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Mr Short said it was a big team effort from the community, saying it would not have been possible without them.
"We had massive input from the club members, the tradies, and everyone chipped in so that made it very easy," he said.
Electrician Garry Skeers was one of the tradies who helped out in kind, providing his services to hook up the lights and water line up and down the road.
Mr Skeers by his own admission is not the best golfer out there, but said he wanted to do his bit to keep support the golfing community in Wagga.
"I've been doing the electrical work out at the club here for 30 years now, and it's had such a great improvement," he said.
Club members managed to raise $282,000 on top of a state government Smarty grant to repair the road.
Secretary manager John Turner said it made a huge difference, especially during a year when all the clubs around Wagga were feeling the financial pinch.
"Everyone's had a rough year and to have something positive like this gives you confidence and something to build upon," Mr Turner said.
"We're very excited and very lucky to have a great community."