Old Katoomba Library

Consultation has concluded.

Conversion of former Katoomba Library to Katoomba Community Hall

Recent interest from the performing arts community has prompted a review of the existing design for the conversion of the former Katoomba Library to a Community Hall, particularly, the internal fit out and finishes. You are invited and encouraged to view the preliminary designs and to have your say on the future use of the Katoomba Civic Centre.

Conversion of former Katoomba Library to Katoomba Community Hall

Consultation has concluded.

Public Comments available to view

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Key Comments & Questions raised at the Public Meeting on 14 November 2012 and the Open House on 19 November 2012 are now available in the Library (to the right of this webpage). In addition to a variety of comments, an alternative concept plan, kindly provided by an interested resident, is also included in this document.

You are invited and encouraged to view this document and to have your say on the preliminary design for the former Katoomba Library by Sunday 25 November 2012.

Please make a comment in the guestbook below.

Thank you for your input and contributions so far.

Helen Halpin, Admin Officer, Built Assets, BMCC
When can I see the final design for the Katoomba Community Hall?

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The final revised design will be available for viewing on Blue Mountains Have Your Say (this website), Council’s website www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au and the new Katoomba Library from Friday 7 December 2012.
Design Approach for the new Katoomba Community Hall

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The concept design associated with the proposed multipurpose hall at the Katoomba Civic Centre – formerly Katoomba Library – was based on the following design principles. A more detailed outline of the design approach is provided in the Library on the right hand side of this webpage.

- Multi-Functional & Multi-User Approach
- Back of House Facilities
- Acoustic Treatment
- Heating
- Audio Visual and Lighting
- Operable Walls
- Servery
- Amenities
- Finishes and Materials
Have Your Say

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To commence the community consultation, a Public Meeting was be held on Wednesday 14 November 2012 at the Council Chambers to present the preliminary design for the conversion of the former Katoomba Library to a multi-purpose hall and to inform interested persons of the scope of the project.

The preliminary designs will be available to view between 9am, Thursday 15 November and midnight Sunday 25 November 2012 from:
- Katoomba, Blaxland and Springwood Libraries;
- Katoomba and Springwood Council offices;
- On-line at Blue Mountains Have Your Say www.bluemountainshaveyoursay.com.au/oldkatoombalibrary
Comments on the preliminary designs are invited and encouraged by:
- In person at the public meeting
- On-line at Blue Mountains Have Your Say www.bluemountainshaveyoursay.com.au/oldkatoombalibrary
- Email: council@bmcc.nsw.gov.au
- Post: Attn. Strategic Asset Officer, Built Assets, BMCC, Locked Bag 1005, Katoomba NSW 2780
Comments must be received by midnight Sunday 25 November 2012.