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Hugh Bamford Reserve Hall
Hugh Bamford Reserve, Military Rd, Dover Heights
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Hugh Bamford Reserve Hall is a large hall in Hugh Bamford Reserve suitable for multisport activities, low-impact exercise, dance classes and children’s parties.
Venue details
Capacity: 120 standing, 50 seated.
Dimensions: 17m x 7.5m (full hall).
What is provided: Use of 50 chairs, 8 trestle tables, toilet facilities and a kitchen with an oven and hob, microwave, fridge freezer, sink and a Zip hydro tap for hot and cold water.
Available hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–9pm; Saturday and Sunday, 8am–5pm. Available for children’s parties on Sundays between 8am–5pm.
Access information: A key can be collected from the Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre office during office hours, 8.30am–4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Parking: 15 parking spaces are available.
Accessibility
- Accessible pathway and entrance
Note: Hire of Hugh Bamford Reserve Hall does not include hire of Hugh Bamford Reserve grounds. |
Cost to hire
Type | Cost |
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Standard peak rate (5pm–close on weekdays and all day on weekends) | $62.50 per hour with security bond of up to $250 (refundable) |
Standard off-peak rate (7am–5pm on weekdays) | $50 per hour with security bond of up to $250 (refundable) |
Not for profit groups peak rate (5pm–close on weekdays and all day on weekends) | $31.50 per hour with security bond of up to $250 (refundable) |
Not for profit groups off-peak rate (7am–5pm on weekdays) | $25.50 per hour with security bond of up to $250 (refundable) |
Children’s parties | $253.50 for 4 hour booking with $250 security bond (refundable) and $75 cleaning fee |
Function rate | $419 for 4 hour booking (minimum) with $250-$500 security bond (refundable) and $75 cleaning fee |
How to book
To hire Hugh Bamford Reserve Hall, email venuehire@waverley.nsw.gov.au or call 9083 8300.
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