DAMAGE to the Newbridge Recreation Reserve was assessed by insurers and the army yesterday after the town’s sporting centre was bowled over by flood waters.The army circled the Newbridge Maroons’ football oval to report the damage in an area that looks more like a war zone than a sporting facility.Reserve committee president Graeme Stewart said the site received the full force of the Loddon River and its buildings were smashed to pieces by the torrential flood waters.“There is damage to the entire reserve and at this stage it’s hard to estimate the total cost,” he said. “We are currently having the property assessed by our insurance company and are hopeful the centre will be returned to working order as soon as possible.”Debris from the reserve, which also includes camping facilities, can be found more than a kilometre up stream.Mr Stewart said the tennis club’s fridge was located in a tree four metres above the current river level.Committee treasure Peter Elletson said the loss of the reserve came as a devastating blow to the community. “It was the centre for Newbridge sporting and other events and the damage will be felt by the entire town,” he said.Meanwhile, owners of the Newbridge General Store will host a free community barbecue from 10am until noon today.Owners Beryl and Darryl Peters said they wanted to bring the community together to reflect on the past week.“It’s a chance for everyone to come together, have something to eat and drink and reflect as a community,” Mrs Peters said.