The Mandurah Concert Band is rolling once more thanks to a new purpose-built trailer to carry their gear.
Their old trailer was getting worse for wear, and put their instruments at risk of damage.
“It was farm-built, it leaked, and when we did some repairs we found the frame was completely rusted out,” band president Tony Schraven said.
They use the trailer regularly to transport chairs, instruments and stands between storage, rehearsals and performances.
They rehearse weekly at the Mandurah Seniors and Community Centre, and are growing in numbers, with 30 regular members at present.
The new trailer was built using money from a partnership grant with Alcoa, fundraising by the band, as well as volunteer work from the members and a local sign-maker.