Cavanbah Centre

The construction of the Cavanbah Centre on Harbour Drive began in early 2008 and it was officially opened on 24 February 2009. 

The new multi-purpose centre is a high-quality facility that caters for the different recreational and educational needs of a wide variety of community groups.

It features a 260 square metre multi-functional hall, a function room, a flexible annexe space for smaller gatherings that can be arranged for a combination of uses, a large kitchen, break-out decks and ample storage.

The building has been positioned in the south-east corner of the site to maximise the potential for solar access and ventilation. The front of the building on Harbour Drive consists of access ramps and stairs, built-in seats and walls and a veranda-style roof.

The area around the Centre has been landscaped and a new carpark created within the precinct of the existing Community Village.

Steel portal frames were chosen for the main construction of the building as they provide the space and height needed while being cost-effective. This type of building can also be altered or expanded easily.

Throughout the planning process, Council carried out regular consultation with local seniors' groups.

A plan of the new building's layout can be downloaded below:  Cavanbah Hall plan (854KB)