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EXISTING FACILITY UTILISATION RATES AND TRENDS
To determine demand of Community Infrastructure in Palmerston it is important to analyse patronage data and trends of relevant exis ng facili es in the Municipality.
COMMUNITY CENTRES AND HALLS/FACILITIES FOR THE YOUNG AND OLD
Council provides three indoor facili es for hire to the community. Of the three, Gray Hall (GH) is the most typical ‘hall’ layout, the Driver
Family Resource Centre (DFRC) is a converted preschool and Joy Anderson Centre (JAC) is a converted dwelling house.
These physical characteris cs set limits on the use of each facility. The DFRC is designed and ed out for small children and the JAC is most suitable for small ‘domes c’ groups.
Current uses of both facili es re ect these limita ons but meet the needs of user groups adequately while a facility such as GH would be less than ideal for such users and uses.
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN / Community Infrastructure Pro le
Gray Hall (GH) - Corner Essington Avenue and Victoria Drive, Gray
Availability: 8am to midnight, daily.
This facility is a large square room with mber oor. A kitchene e and separate toilets for female, male and disabled access are provided. Limited storage is available to long- term users. There are verandahs on each side and the construc on of the Harvest Corner Community Garden, which wraps around both sides and back of the hall and provides a sheltered area with garden views. Although the garden is fenced the area is not suitable for children to play unsupervised and the garden
is not considered part of the hall booking. A carpark at front and a near-by bus stop provide convenient access for users.
Facili es and ameni es Summary:
12 folding tables, 80 chairs
Small kitchen with limited facili es fridge, sink, wall urn, stove, microwave
Ceiling fans and wall fans, shu ered windows
Air condi oning
Maximum capacity – 100 people standing, 80 people seated
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