The six options

Status Quo

Remedial works are undertaken to improve aesthetics and undertake remedial maintenance. Service provision to the community will be uninterrupted and likely to remain at current levels. Due to location and the structural limitations of the building, there are limited opportunities for alternative uses of the site even though there are times when the facility is unoccupied. The estimated cost for this option is $20,000 in works and $15,000 per year for ongoing maintenance and operational costs.

Renovate

Renovate the internal components with no change to the building’s footprint. For this work to be undertaken the use/hire of the building will be interrupted while works are undertaken. Users will enjoy a more aesthetically pleasing venue however functionality would remain similar. Due to location and the structural limitations of the building, there are limited opportunities for alternative uses of the site even though there are times when the facility is unoccupied. The estimated cost for this option is $620,000 in works and $20,000 per year for ongoing maintenance, operational costs and depreciation.

Reuse or Adapt

Demolish up to 60 per cent of the existing building and reconstruct it to improve the amenities and accessibility (DDA). During these works hirers will be unable to use the site. Some increase in functionality is expected although there are limited opportunities to introduce alternative uses due to the location of the site. The estimated cost for this option is $870,000 in works and $22,000 per year for ongoing maintenance, operational costs and depreciation.

Reconstruct

Demolish the entire building and reconstruct a modern facility that has potential to increase the functionality of the site and make it useful for a wider range of uses and larger number of community groups. However the location and size of the site limits these opportunities. During these works hirers will be unable to use the site. The estimated cost for this option is $1.45 m in works and $27,000 per year for ongoing maintenance, operational costs and depreciation.

Pocket Park

Demolish the building and redevelop into a pocket park. Council will assist existing users, where possible, to relocate to other venues. This option creates a new open space. Active recreation may be limited due to the surrounding residential area with the park suited to passive recreation (sitting, reading, yoga etc). A pocket park would benefit local residents but has limited other uses due to the location of the site. The estimated cost for this option is $160,000 in works and $10,000 per year for ongoing maintenance and depreciation.

Dispose

Sale of the site as-is on the open market. Proceeds may be invested in existing or new community facilities across the City, into the acquisition of open space, or repayment of council debt. Council would assist existing users, where possible, to relocate to other venues. Costs associated with the disposal process will be offset by any sale proceeds. As this option is one possible consideration, Council is required to present a report on a proposal to dispose of this community land in accordance with section 194 of the Local Government Act 1999. The inclusion of this report does not represent that the future of the site has already been decided.