About 30 members and friends of the group gathered in Cromwell last Thursday to celebrate and look to future developments.
Chairman Neville Hucklebridge said the group had an "immense" impact on the wellbeing of members.
A big part of the MenzShed was it being a safe environment for men to discuss their health, both physical and mental. Having somewhere to share a cup of tea and chat was key.
People could help with projects in whatever way they could, no matter their abilities.
"It’s been a huge benefit in different ways for different people," Mr Hucklebridge said.
The group was in the last stages of seeking consents to establish a new building in the industrial area of Cromwell and secured $120,000 from the Otago Community Trust.
It had been a "long haul" to get funding but the end result would be worth it, he said.
Shed manager Dennis Booth said seeing the impact the shed had on member was a great reward.
"[It] warms your heart to see them all having fun and getting on with each other."
The group had received donations and help from so many people and organisations over the years
"That’s what Cromwell is — it’s a community that hands out."
Committee member Luke Win said the Cromwell MenzShed gave men an outlet, especially those who may have found themselves at a loose end after finishing work.
"Everyone does their wee bit . . . they do so many jobs around town," Mr Win said.
"They help so many different people — young to old."
Mr Win, who managed R&R Hiab Services, lent out equipment whenever possible.
"All the works these guys did to shape this country . . . we’ve always got to be thankful of what our past generations did for us."
