Volunteers have put in around 1400 hours of blood, sweat and tears into the building, putting their community grant of $14,519 from the Community Partnership Grants Scheme to good use.

“It really is a community effort,” secretary Bruce Chisholm, who put in man-hours alongside Phil Beaton and other band members, said.

The Lions Club also volunteered their time to the project.

The inside of the hall was re-lined entirely, with all lights taken down and the powerpoints replaced.

The entrance to the toilets was altered to provide limited ability access, and a wheelchair user accessible ramp was installed on the side of the building.

The kitchen was completely renovated, with a new set of cupboards with stainless steel tops and vinyl tiles.

A large storage closet was also made for the band to keep their musical instruments safe, and the hall was painted inside and out.

“All in all, it was a large job,” Bruce said.

Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall will officially open the hall at  12.45pm on Saturday, with the building open for inspection from 11am.

A barbecue lunch will be provided for a gold coin donation.

The band, which was formed in 1898, has a rich history in Inverell and is always eager to welcome new members.

Practice is every Thursday from 7pm at the hall in Ring Street.