Torquay scout hall & carpark

Torquay Scout Hall Extension

Extension will double meeting space, increase storage, prevent stormwater erosion

Project details

Suggested by: Stephen

Project partner: Surf Coast Shire Council

Region

Barwon

Budget

$195,300.00

Votes

123 votes received

This project did not receive enough votes to be successful.

The Scout hall is 28 years old. Demand for use is high from various local community groups. Current users include the Scouts, Torquay Karate, Football and Cricket clubs, a local church group and ad-hoc users.
Storage is limited, much of the scout equipment has to be kept offsite.
Erosion in the adjacent gravel carpark from stormwater runoff is problematic.
The extension will double the storage area and make it safer to use; will prevent erosion in the car park; and will create a second meeting space, providing much sought after meeting areas for local community groups.

The benefits to the community from this extension include:
1. Additional meeting space allowing multiple groups to utilise the hall simultaneously;
2. Extra meeting space will allow more local community groups to use hall;
3. Improved access into hall will allow people of all abilities to use the facility;
4. Improved storage will allow equipment to be stored in one location, improve safety when handling and moving equipment;
5. Will allow the introduction of the Rover Scout age group (18-26)
6. Storm water drainage works will improve exterior amenity, reduce erosion in carpark and nearby parkland area.

Project details

Suggested by: Stephen

Project partner: Surf Coast Shire Council

Region

Barwon

Budget

$195,300.00

Votes

123 votes received

This project did not receive enough votes to be successful.

Comments

Comments closed

Aurelia27

31 Aug 2018

A facility used by a variety of local groups and well in need of the work requested

oakgum@iinet.net.au

29 Aug 2018

The community needs to provide good facilities for Youth development organisations and by extending the hall this will attract more young people to participate in Scouting activities.

sophstar

16 Aug 2018

This would be wonderful for all users of the hall. It is dark and slippery in winter. Please fund this project.

wombatlyons

13 Aug 2018

great ideas - hope you collect the votes and are successful in gaining funding

JF

13 Aug 2018

As an active participant in the 1st Torquay Scouts Group, I have long-term experience in the knowledge and as ex-leader and now Scouting parent, that this hall has been well overdue for an extension. The benefits of Scouting cannot be understated. Being able to offer two concurrent scout groups on any one night of the week is just one benefit the hall extension will bring. Safety issues will also be able to be addressed for youth arriving in the dark hours.