On 2nd September 2006, The Salvation Army Hall re-opened its doors after five months of work to renovate the building in Foghamshire.

The project cost £360,000 with donors including Viridor, and North Wiltshire District Council

Doorway is now able to offer guests a bright, clean environment with new facilities including showers, toilets, washing machines and tumble driers.

The building was opened by Chippenham Mayor Maureen Lloyd and Lieutenant Colonel Bill Cochrane of The Salvation Army in the UK and Ireland. Also in attendance were Councillors Nina Phillips and Judy Rooke; the former Mayor Ross Henning; Janice Fortune, Chief Executive of CVSNW; Margaret Cleverley, Doorway Project Manager; and a large contingency of Salvation Army representatives.

Captain Mary Wolfe said "It's a relief to finally have it open and it will also be a very valuable facility for those living in Chippenham. The facilities can be used by anyone whether elderly or homeless"

Doorway Advisory Committee member Coun Nina Phillips said that she is amazed at how much the centre wil provide for vulnerable people. "Having attended the ceremony, I was really impressed by what has been achieved. Inside the building has been transformed and I am proud to be on the Doorway Advisory Committee."

article added 4th September 2007