Our History
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Our History
Our History
History
Early Days
Feburary 14, 2012 The establishment of South Alive was facilitated by the Invercargill City Council (ICC) through its focus on Urban Rejuvenation, one of its key strategies in the 2012-2022 Long Term Plan. In early 2012 a Steering Group was formed with wide community representation. 26 people attended the first meeting on February 14, 2012 and began to discuss their hopes and dreams for South Invercargill and how to move forward to achieve those. The group developed a name, and a plan to hold a public meeting to identify and prioritise the projects the community wanted.
Trust Formed
December, 2012 In December 2012, the steering group became an Incorporated Trust; in October 2013 the Trust gained charitable status. South Alive’s strong, widespread local support ensures community voice is heard, thus having a very positive impact on the level of pride residents now have in South Invercargill.
Bin Inn Purchased
December, 2016 South Alive put a plan together to purchase the building and in December 2016 took possession of the Bin Inn building. Renovations soon began.
Social Enterprise Opens
The social enterprise retail store, ‘The Pantry’ opened in May 2017. To find out more about The Pantry, please visit their website by Clicking here.
Community Meeting Rooms Open
The Pod Extension Completed
The final stage of renovations included an extension to the building to create purpose-built community spaces, this was completed in February 2019, and officially opened in April 2019. To book a community room click here.
South Alive is 10! 2012 to 2022
We celebrate our 10th birthday. This video shares a few reflections and milestones of the past 10 years.
Early Days
Trust Formed
December, 2012 In December 2012, the steering group became an Incorporated Trust; in October 2013 the Trust gained charitable status. South Alive’s strong, widespread local support ensures community voice is heard, thus having a very positive impact on the level of pride residents now have in South Invercargill.
Bin Inn Purchased
December, 2016 South Alive put a plan together to purchase the building and in December 2016 took possession of the Bin Inn building. Renovations soon began.
Social Enterprise Opens
The social enterprise retail store, ‘The Pantry’ opened in May 2017. To find out more about The Pantry, please visit their website by Clicking here.
Community Meeting Rooms Open
The Pod Extension Completed
The final stage of renovations included an extension to the building to create purpose-built community spaces, this was completed in February 2019, and officially opened in April 2019. To book a community room click here.
South Alive is 10! 2012 to 2022
We celebrate our 10th birthday. This video shares a few reflections and milestones of the past 10 years.