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Samsonvale and Districts Public Hall

Samsonvale and Districts Public Hall is a beautiful timber hall located in picturesque Mount Samson. The venue is located on the Greensill Park grounds amongst a peaceful rural setting, making it an ideal location for weddings and events.

The facility features a wrap-around verandah and fairy lights over the exposed timber beams in the ceiling. The hall is 23.5 metres x 12.5 metres with a 21 metre x 3 metre stage.

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 the hire.

Capacity

The hall has a capacity of 140 people.

Accessibility

Samsonvale and Districts Public Hall has ramp access and an internal accessible toilet.

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

Bookings

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.

Booking requests are required at least five days 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:

25 folding rectangular tables (1830 mm x 760 mm)
140 stacking indoor chairs
130 stacking outdoor chairs

Kitchen inclusions:

urn
stove with hotplates
two fridges
chest freezer
microwave oven
food warmer
crockery, cutlery and glassware for up to 140 people

Fees and charges

Hall hire	Fee including GST
Per hour (1 hour minimum)	201552
Per day (10 hours or more)	201553

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 - use the bond calculator to estimate bond payable

Restrictions

Hirers are not permitted to sleep in the venue overnight
Equipment may be left in the venue if the hirer has a booking for the following day, or by arrangement with hall management
Smoking is not permitted in, or 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 machine is prohibited
Decorative items such as glitter, rice, rose petals, 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 Council approval

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, please complete the venue inspection request.