Hall gets a kick-start

NOOSA Shire Council is set to meet with a range of stakeholders who are keen to see Cooroy Memorial Hall restored and reopened.
It’s the next step in the consultation process to decide the hall’s future, which began last month with a public meeting attended by more than 200 people.
Mayor Tony Wellington said the meeting was a great way to “kick-start” the consultation process.
“It is obvious that there are many people who have a passionate desire to see the hall rehabilitated and effectively used.
“I trust we can all work together to harness that passion,” he said.
“The offers of support we’ve received from the community, both financial and in-kind, are encouraging.
“We’ll now endeavour to bring all of those parties together, on 21 December, to discuss how council might partner with them.
“The meeting will also discuss potential management arrangements for the hall and the priority building works required if it is to be restored.”
Councillor Wellington said he hoped the meeting would result in the formation of a group that was willing to establish an incorporated association, similar to those that manage other community halls across the shire.
The council will not have control of the building until the transition of the trust deed is finalised, but in the meantime “we are steaming ahead with the consultation process”, Cr Wellington said.
Residents can still have a say on the hall’s future by making a submission either direct to the council or through the Your Say Noosa website portal.
Cooroy Memorial Hall was closed in November 2015 and the council agreed in October this year to take over trusteeship from the RSL and consult with the community on its future.
An online information and discussion portal is open until 31 January for all community members who’d like to know more, and have a say.
Visit yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au/projects/cooroy-memorial-hall.