California Gully Mechanics Institute Hall

The heritage Mechanics Institute Hall is a large red brick building shaded by a large gum tree, tucked a block away from Eaglehawk Rd, Loddon Valley Hwy. The facility offers plenty of space for community events and activities, as well as being ideal for small seminars and workshops

Parking

• Plenty of on-site parking
• Includes four accessible spaces

Disability access

• Ground floor building
• Some limitations due to being a heritage property, but it is generally accessible

Kitchen

• Fully functional kitchen
• Crockery available for public use
• Some limitations (hirers are advised to inspect prior to booking)

Hall

• Seats 80-100
• Projectors, screen and computer
• Tables and chairs 
• Includes use of the kitchen

Meeting Room

• Seats 45
• Projectors, screen and computer
• Tables and chairs
• Includes use of the kitchen

Floor

• Wooden floor with carpet and tile surround

Bond, Fees and Insurance

• Bonds - click here for hiring information
• Fees - click here for hiring information
• All hirers must have public liability insurance. Under certain conditions the City of Greater Bendigo’s Community Public Liability Insurance policy can provide coverage at no cost for up to $20,000,000 for Council owned or controlled buildings and or land, to hirers who do not hold a public liability insurance policy. The committee of management can provide further details.

Hiring restrictions

• Parties - click here for hiring information
• Alcohol - click here for hiring information