8-12 School Street, California Gully
Consisting of a great hall, meeting room and kitchen facility, it can accommodate a wide variety of community activities and functions.
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Mechanics Institute Hall California Gully
The heritage Mechanics Institute Hall is a large red brick building shaded by a large gum tree, tucked a block away from Eaglehawk Road. The facility offers plenty of space for community events and activities, as well as being ideal for small seminars and workshops. It has been managed by the rotary club of Eaglehawk since 2005.
Features
Parking
- Plenty of on-site parking
- Includes four accessible spaces
Accessibility
- 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 - hiring information
- Fees - 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