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\u201cThe commercial kitchen adds to the appeal of the venue to now host larger gala dinners, wedding receptions and more, while the stage upgrades will provide a great supporting venue to Her Majesty\u2019s already busy annual calendar,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBallarat needs this indoor space that is scalable, but has options for mid-to-large events over winter, so it\u2019s particularly popular for the local market.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a really good flexible venue that can be used for so many different things, from a more intimate concert to a comedy show, to a larger event, and the more people you get in here, the better the acoustics.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cr Moloney said the commercial kitchen wasn\u2019t part of the first stage of facility upgrades as opening the main hall was a priority, the budget was limited, and the City was keen on assessing the market\u2019s interest in the venue before making a commitment to further works.<\/p>\n
The City is exploring the potential of offering professional meeting areas at the Hall to complement GovHub, while creating an additional revenue stream.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WORTH two million dollars, the second stage of capital works at the Civic Hall are now complete. The function and performance facility now includes a basic commercial kitchen, dumbwaiter, adjacent storage space, and a lift to improve accessibility to the stage area, which has also been freshly painted and resealed. Upgrades have also been made […]<\/p>\n