New hall for Bracknell

Bracknell War Memorial Hall is to be replaced at an estimated cost of $1.3m.

The new building on the corners of Louisa and Amelia Streets will be metal and brick veneer, with a Colorbond roof.

Meander Valley Council general manager John Jordan said, ‘The existing structure is due for replacement. 

‘The council will be going out to tender soon, which will inform construction timeframes.’

Recently the mayor, Cllr Wayne Johnston, said the old hall has had a noticeable lean for a number of years.

‘A replacement building will best meet the needs of the community.

‘The council and the Bracknell Hall committee recognise the rich history associated with the hall. A dedicated foyer display featuring key artefacts and some of the original timber have been incorporated into the design.’

The proposed new structure will be an extension to the existing Boys and Girls Club building and will follow the same profile. 

It will be designed to accommodate existing user groups and a range of community activities including indoor bowls, a community gym and health and wellbeing classes.

The area around the building will also be considered, allowing for the future relocation of the playground and options for installing a remembrance memorial.

The council has included the project in this year’s capital works program and has sought additional funding from the federal government. The Tasmanian government also allocated $400,000 for the hall in its 2021-2022 budget.

The council said it will consult with the community on the project and use feedback to refine the design before work begins.