The property was littered with rubbish including a derelict van in the front yard after the former tenant left earlier this year.

GCG spokesman Neil Jones said the group was pleased the work had been done as it had presented dangers to anyone going onto the property.

Mr Jones said he was also pleased to see representatives of Housing NSW, Family and Community Services [FACS] and Orange City Council attend the group’s latest meeting on Monday night.

“They were genuine in their willingness to address issues in the area,” he said.

He said the groups had plans for the area with the council proposing after-school youth activities, community-based activities and improvements at Glenroi Oval.

Mr Jones said FACS would also look to expand the community skip bin program for people to dump large rubbish items several times a year.

However, Mr Jones said the group was disappointed at the response from the Glenroi community to the meeting.

“The meeting was poorly attended by community representatives and we are very disappointed we are not getting their support,” he said.

“We are keen to see greater participation of Glenroi residents in meetings of the group.

“It really is their way of having a say in what improvements and what issues need to be addressed in Glenroi.”

He said that with government agency representatives present it was an opportunity for locals to have their say.

“The meeting had the opportunity to hear from the groups who have an interest in the Glenroi community,” he said.

Mr Jones said it was important any improvements made in the area had the support and respect of locals who could take responsibility and ownership to ensure they were protected.

He said the GCG would seek a meeting with the principal and staff of the Glenroi Heights Public School to try to find ways to get the students involved in community improvement projects.

Mr Jones said the group was also looking to run a barbecue and sports day at Eyde Park.

He said the future of the Kurim shops site, now bulldozed, was discussed.

Mr Jones said it was an opportunity for the community to have their say about what they would like to see the site become.

This would assist the private owner of the land to consider options.

Demolition work has continued at the former shopping centre this month.