North Lakes Community Centre - Main Hall

North Lakes Community Centre - Front of building

The North Lakes Community Centre is part of the 5-star environmentally friendly Corso Complex. This multi-purpose venue is conveniently located in the heart of North Lakes Town Centre and only a short walk to the North Lakes Bus Interchange. With an elevated position on Level 2, the community centre consists of 5 separate rooms of various sizes. A large hall equipped with a full commercial kitchen, activity room, boardroom and two separate meeting rooms as well as a large communal terrace with tables and chairs, this venue certainly fits the brief for most event organisers.

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Main hall

The main hall is part of the North Lakes Community Centre. This large hall is approximately 302 square metres, 24 metres x 12.6 metres.

There is ample underground parking which also includes accessible parking bays, and external shared parking located at the centre and surrounding streets. Please note that there are parking restrictions in place.

This venue is a self-service model: all hirers are responsible for the setting up/pack-down and cleaning of the venue.

The facility is available for hire between the hours of 6:00 AM and 12:00 AM (midnight).

Note: To ensure the centre is available for community use and one off events, each hirer is permitted a maximum of six weekend bookings per financial year. A weekend booking is from 6:30 PM Friday through to 12:00 AM (midnight) Sunday.

Capacity

The main hall has a capacity of 250 people. 

Accessibility

The Community Centre is accessible by wheelchair from the  underground car park via the lift, and the external shared parking which includes allocated disability access parking bays. The internal toilets are also wheelchair accessible with a designated disability access toilet.

Please inspect the venue prior to booking to ensure the facility meets your accessibility requirements.

Bookings

Regular hire is available at this facility. A regular hirer is an individual or organisation that has bookings on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis.  Please note the following: 

  • booking requests are required at least five business days prior to the requested hire date
  • a minimum of 1 hour hire applies to all bookings
  • bookings can be requested up to one year in advance
  • council may charge a refundable security bond to cover potential damage to the facility during hire. 

How to book

  1. Check availability and complete the online booking request
  2. Review site induction program and complete registration. Note the reference number provided. You will need this number to complete your application.

Equipment

Hall inclusions:

  • 20 rectangular tables 1830 mm x 760 mm
  • 20 round tables 1830 mm diameter x 740 mm height
  • 250 folding chairs
  • portable stage 1.8 m x 2.4 m (2 pieces)
  • AV system including (cables not supplied):
    • PA system with CD player 
    • 2 wireless microphones (2AA batteries required)
    • fixed data projector screens

Kitchenette inclusions:

  • 200 crockery and cutlery (dinner plate, side plates, bowls, mugs, wine, champagne & water glasses) 
  • 2 urns 30 L (160 cup)
  • commercial double door refrigerator
  • commercial single door freezer
  • double glass door drinks fridge
  • commercial oven/stove (6 burner gas top)
  • banquet cart food warmer
  • microwave
  • dishwasher

Note: No cooking utensils, pots, pans, serving equipment, dishwashing liquid, wash cloths or tea towels are provided.

Fees and charges

Main hall hire Fee including GST
Per hour (1 hour minimum) 130711
Per day (up to 12 hours) * 130712
Call out fee due to hirer error 139245
Cancellation fees
7 days or less notice Full hire fees (excluding bond)
8 to 30 days notice 25% of hire fees (excluding bond)
Security bond (refundable) Fee including GST
High risk 118166
Medium risk 65899
Low risk 102543
  • * additional hours charged at hourly rate
  • 50% discount for non-profit/incorporated associations
  • Council may charge a refundable security bond - use the bond calculator to estimate bond payable

Restrictions on hire

  • Hirers are not permitted to sleep in the venue overnight.
  • Equipment may be left in the venue if the hirer has a booking for the following day, or by arrangement with Hall Management.
  • Smoking is not permitted in, or within 5 metres of, Council venues, except for designated smoking areas.
  • The use of open flames including but not limited to candles, lanterns or smoke machine is prohibited.
  • Decorative items such as glitter, rice, rose petals, sand or confetti is not permitted.
  • Decorations must not be affixed in any way that may cause damage; this includes, but is not limited to sticky tape, pins or tacks.
  • Animals with the exception of assistance animals, are not permitted in council venues without Council approval.

Venue inspections

Council may provide prospective hirers with one inspection prior to booking. Inspections are conducted between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM business days and subject to hall availability.

To request an appointment, complete the venue inspection request.

Location

10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509  View map

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