The much loved CY O’Connor Village Pub was completely guttered by fire in June last year, however, after a $5 million rebuild, the pub will reopen at the beginning of 2023.

The hunt is now on to get enough bar, floor and kitchen staff to open on schedule.

CY O’Connor Village Pub owner Katey-Jane Dawkins told 6PR Afternoons they have used the rebuild to make the pub better than ever.

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“We’ve taken the opportunity to make it a lot better,” said Ms Dawkins.