Deception Bay Community Hall - Main hall

Conveniently located close to public transport the Deception Bay Community hall is a newly constructed district level community complex suitable for a diverse range of activities.

Positioned beside playgrounds and open space this modern hall provides hirers a range of options for use.

Main Hall

The Main Hall is part of the Deception Bay Community Hall complex and can be booked individually or with the Supper Room and Kitchen. The entire complex can also be hired. This large hall with wooden floors is approximately 19.3 metres by 14.5 metres with a floor area of 279 square metres.

There is onsite and street parking which also includes accessible parking bays near the main entrance. Please note that there may be parking restrictions in place.

The venue is a self-service model: all hirers are responsible for set-up, pack-down and cleaning of the venue before the conclusion of hire.

The facility is available for hire between the hours of 6:00 AM and 12:00 AM (midnight).

Capacity

The Main Hall has a capacity of 250 people.

Accessibility

Deception Bay Community Hall is accessible by wheelchair from the car park accessed from Raymond Terrace, which includes 2 allocated disability access parking bays.

The internal toilets are also wheelchair accessible with a designated disability access toilet off the foyer and behind the stage. Ambulant toilets are located in both the male and female toilets.

The hall stage is wheelchair accessible.

Please inspect the venue prior to booking to ensure the facility meets your accessibility requirements.

Bookings

Deception Bay Neighbourhood Centre manage the Deception Bay Community Hall on behalf of Council. The venue is available for hire between 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight).

Regular hire is available at this facility. A regular hirer is an individual or organisation that has bookings on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis.

Please note the following:

booking requests are required at least one week prior to the requested hire date
a minimum of one hour hire applies to all bookings
Council may charge a refundable security bond to cover potential damage to the facility during hire.

How to book

Check availability and complete the online booking request
Review site induction program and complete registration. Note the reference number provided. You will need this number to complete your application.

All hirers are required to complete an online venue induction prior to their booking. Inductions are current for 12 months.

Equipment

Hall inclusions:

20 folding rectangular tables on trolleys (1830 mm x 760 mm)
200 folding chairs
wooden floor

AV system including:

PA system
wireless microphones (2AA batteries required)
fixed Data Projector (cables not supplied)
fixed data projector screen
two fixed TV screens
stage.

Kitchen inclusions:

2 x urns - 30L (160 cup)
cutlery and crockery for up to 200 people
single door freezer
double glass door drinks fridge
commercial stove (6 burner gas top)
commercial oven
microwave
commercial dishwasher.

NOTE: No cooking utensils, pots, pans, serving equipment, dishwashing liquid, wash cloths or tea towels are provided.

Fees and charges

Venue hire	Fee including GST
Hall per hour (1 hour minimum)	201099
Hall per day (10 or more hours)	201098
Kitchen per hour (1 hour minimum)	201104
Kitchen per day (10 hours or more)	201141
Hall and Kitchen per hour (1 hour minimum)	201100
Hall and kitchen per day (10 hours or more)	201101
Hall, supper room and kitchen per hour (1 hour minimum)	201103
Hall, supper room and kitchen per day (10 hours or more)	201102
Entire complex per hour (1 hour minimum)	201097
Entire complex per day (10 hours or more)	201096

Cancellation fees
7 days or less notice	Full hire fees (excluding bond)

Security bond (refundable)	Fee including GST
High risk	201576
Medium risk	201578
Low risk	201577

50% discount for non-profit/incorporated associations
Council may charge a refundable security bond.

Restrictions

Hirers are not permitted to sleep in the venue overnight, however, equipment may be left in the venue if the hirer has a booking for the following day by arrangement with Hall Management
Smoking is prohibited in, and within 5 metres of Council venues, except for designated smoking areas
The use of open flames including but not limited to candles, lanterns or smoke machines is prohibited
Decorative items such as glitter, rice, sand or confetti is not permitted
Decorations must not be affixed in any way that may cause damage; this includes, but is not limited to sticky tape, pins or tacks
Animals, with the exception of assistance animals, are not permitted in council venues without prior approval.
Regular bookings on Saturdays are not permitted.

Venue inspections

Hall Management may provide prospective hirers the opportunity to view the hall prior to booking. Inspections are by appointment only and depend upon the hall manager and venue availability.

To request an appointment, complete the venue inspection request.