A bond is payable for the hire of any Council owned facility unless otherwise noted. Facilities must be left clean and in good order or the bond may be forfeited. Additional fees for cleaning or repairs will be invoiced if bond is insufficient. Council is to receive application for hire a minimum of two weeks prior to the event. Any period less than two weeks will incur a late fee.
Civic Centre
Civic Centre is located at 50 Goldring Street. The Hall is airconditioned with a stage, sound, lighting and projection capabilities are subject to availability. Male, Female and disabled facilities are available. Seats 200 comfortably banquet style. A Bar and Coldroom are also available.
SUPPER ROOM
Supper Room is located at 50 Goldring Street and is a small meeting room with kitchen facilities. There is access to the hall facilities. Seats approx. 80 theatre style.
| Bond | $300.00 | |||||||||||
| Supper Room only - includes electricity | Per Event | $173.00 | ||||||||||
| Whole Civic Centre ‐ includes electricity | Full Day | $350.00 | ||||||||||
| Half Day | $175.00 | |||||||||||
| School break‐ups/speech nights | Bond Only | |||||||||||
| Late hire fee | $270.00 |
Racecourse
Richmond Racecourse is located at the end of Racecourse Road within the Racecourse Recreation Reserve.
| Bond - INCLUDES CLEANING | $300.00 | |||||||||||
| Private Functions ‐ Includes canteen | Per Night | $325.00 | ||||||||||
| School events | Bond Only | |||||||||||
| Late Hire Fee | Per Event | $270.00 |
The racecourse facility has several amenities blocks. Bar Facilities are not included in the hire of the Racecourse
Charlie Wehlow Oval
Charlie Wehlow Oval is located in Simpson Street, with off street parking available from Middleton Street.
| Bond | $300.00 | |||||||||||
| Private Functions ‐ Includes canteen | Per Night | $325.00 | ||||||||||
| School events | Bond Only | |||||||||||
| Late Hire Fee | Per Event | $270.00 |
There are Male and Female Toilets with disabled facilities, A Bar and Showers in a change room environment.
Lake Fred Tritton
Lake Fred Tritton is located on Gallaghers Drive on the eastern approach to Richmond. Lake Fred Tritton boasts a water park in addition to two childrens play area. There are two amenities block on each side of the lake.
| Bond | $300.00 | |||||||||||
| Private Function | Per Event | $325.00 | ||||||||||
| School events | No charge | |||||||||||
| Late Hire Fee | Per Event | $270.00 |
Facilities & Equipment Hire Conditions Agreement
CONDITIONS OF HIRE
- An application to hire Council facilities and equipment must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the event. Council reserves the right to accept or deny any applications.
- A confirmation email or phone call will be made by one of our Administration staff notifying the applicant of the outcome within 3 business days upon receiving the application.
- A bond payment must be paid prior to the applicant’s event. No exceptions.
- Council Administration Staff will arrange an inspection of the facilities and equipment prior to and after your event to ensure that all is in order.
- All non-council hired equipment needs to be return to external caterers including catering.
- Council will not be held liable for loss or damage sustained by the hirer.
- Failure to comply with any of the conditions or damage to any of Council’s property will result in forfeiture of the part or full bond amount.
EQUIPMENT
- All equipment must be left in the condition they were picked up in or fees may apply.
- All equipment must be collected and returned by the hiring body with a time that suits Council staff. Delivery is not included. No exceptions.
FACILITIES
- All keys must be collected from the Council office between 8:20am – 5pm Monday – Friday. Keys must be collected the same day as your event and brought back the same day the event ends. Exceptions are weekend hire and events starting/finishing outside of Council work hours.
- The hirer is responsible for setting up and clearing away all equipment to its original location.
- A liquor license may be required if you intend to sell alcohol. You should check with the local police station for further information and ask them for an application form. Council may need to sign your application.
- If using the bar area and cold room of the Civic Centre please do not remove any stock that is stored by other clubs or organisations.
- All rubbish is to be placed in the wheelie bins and put out for collection on the kerb.
- Floors must be swept and mopped after your event. Supplied by Council.
- All other cleaning products must be supplied by the hirer. Bond will not be refunded if facility or equipment are not cleaned to a satisfactory manner.