 However, over the last 20 years the town has undergone a resurgence, with the economy of Latrobe City now finding its feet, and new families moving in to replace those of old.After the Big Slip of 1950, the town's shops temporarily moved into the camp recreation building while a new building was sourced.A Nissen hut was brought in pieces from an SECV work yard on trucks, and erected in Reserve Street.