THE Leeton Soldiers Club is attempting to pick up the pieces and move on from the recent sickening ram raid attack that has forced its doors closed.
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The club's doors have been closed to the public since the ram raid during the early hours of January 28 when three offenders gained entry to the club by driving a ute through the building from the back entrance of the club.
Extensive damage not only to the structure of the building, but also throughout the inside has meant the club has not been able to re-open since.
Furniture and windows were smashed, the majority of poker machines damaged, carpet and flooring ripped up - and that's just the tip of the iceberg.
The ram raid has angered the community, but the club said it was now time to move on and focus on re-opening.
Police have set up a strike force into the ram raid with major crimes officers from Sydney also part of the investigation. Police have said they are confident arrests will soon be made.
In the meantime, the club is doing what it does best - rebuilding for the community.
Tradesmen have been busily working to make the building safe once again not just for customers, but staff as well.
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It's been a big clean up task as well, but there may at least be one silver lining, according to secretary-manager Adam McIntyre.
Mr McIntyre said the club may be able to get started on some of the renovation work it had scheduled in while patrons aren't in the building.
"It was definitely a huge shock for everyone when it happened," he said.
"We're hoping to re-open on March 1 and we will keep the community informed on this.
"There is still a lot of work to be done between now and then.
"The damage was extensive, so it's been a long process.
"We just want to move on with things now and get back on track again.
"Obviously it's been tough for everyone, especially off the back of last year with COVID."
Mr McIntyre promised residents the club would be back bigger and better than ever, providing a safe place for everyone to enjoy a social outing with family and friends.