PARKING at Ben Lomond’s War Memorial Hall will soon be easier than ever with a NSW Government grant paving the way for upgrades that will boost safety and usability of the venue.

The $3,380 grant will be used to install wheel-stops at the Ben Lomond War Memorial Hall, to prevent vehicles from straying off the car park.

Secretary of the Ben Lomond War Memorial Hall Trust Dorothy Every said the car park could be very confusing during busy events.

“Parking off the road is much safer, but a couple of problems have arisen,” Ms Every said.

“This funding will finally designate the parking area – we’re hoping to add a little more bitumen sealing to one area that will help install a cool room out the back.”

Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall said the recently built car park has helped locals use the iconic century-old hall safely and easily, but has introduced its own set of challenges.

“Drivers have had issues parking without any clearly marked bays, with the smaller bitumen area quickly becoming busy and confusing during major events,” Mr Marshall said.

“Some drivers have accidentally driven into the ditch, bottomed out, and only been freed with the generous help of bystanders.”

Mr Marshall said the funding would buy a series of rubber wheel stops for the car park, helping with the Trust’s plans to improve vehicle access.

“The $3,380 will build a series of wheel stops for the car park, making it instantly clear where people can and cannot park, while stopping them from rolling over the edge,” he said.

“With these parking spots locked in, the trust will be able to further expand the car park – adding a wider bitumen area to accommodate a mobile cool room.

“These wheelstops are just the beginning of a major renovation project to ensure the Ben Lomond War Memorial remains the focal point of the local community.”