The Empire Bay Progress Hall is a beautiful, community-owned hall.

 

It is a family friendly venue.  Situated on a double block in the quiet village of Empire Bay, it is surrounded by lawns and garden.  The larger lawn is partially shaded and fully enclosed, making it ideal for parents to keep an eye on kids and is large enough to host jumping castles and various forms of entertainment.

 

BBQs plus outdoor tables and chairs for 80+ people are available for hire, with a covered pergola providing shade and protection for lunching, meal preparation or entertainers.

 

The hall is the perfect venue for family celebrations of all descriptions.  It has even hosted several weddings.

 

Being community owned and managed, the cost to hire the hall is kept affordable and within the budget of as many families as possible.  The costs to hire the hall are included in the hire agreement (linked below).

 

Hall hire can be on a casual or permanent basis:

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• Casual hire:  The hall can be hired on a once-off basis, such as a birthday party or work function.
   

• Permanent hire:  For example, if you wish to hire the hall every week to conduct classes.  The hall already hosts yoga, personal fitness and Tai Chi classes, as well as community cards and scrabble.
   

Costs and conditions vary and are detailed in the Hall Hire Agreement (linked below).

 

To hire the hall please follow these steps:

 

1. Check the online calendars to see that the date and times you require is actually available.  The calendar links are below:
     - Monday – Friday (week-days)
     - Weekends
   
   When checking the calendar, it is possible to book an event on the same day as another pre-booked event, just ensure there is a 2-hour gap to facilitate cleaning before/after your event.
    

2. Read and complete the Hall Hire Agreement.  For your information, hire costs are included in the hire agreement.  Be sure to complete the costs table correctly.
    

3. Email the completed Hire Agreement to:  EBHallbookings@gmail.com
   
   Note:  There is no need to email the Terms and Conditions at the beginning of the hire agreement, just email the section you complete.
    

4. Transfer payment of the booking fee of $75 to the Empire Bay Progress Association in order to secure your booking.  Banking details are included in the hire agreement.
   
   Note: Be sure to reference your surname and date of event so payment can be linked to the completed agreement.
   
   Please note the booking fee is non-refundable in the event of cancellation. 
    

5. Email a copy of the payment transcript showing proof of payment to: EBHallBookings@gmail.com
    

6. Booking confirmation: The Hall Bookings Manager will confirm via email that the booking has been received and included on the calendar
    

7. ​The final balance is due no later then 21 days prior to the event.  Please note this date in your diary to ensure the payment is not overlooked and risk your booking.
    

8. ​Read the Code of Conduct.
   Note: Refund of the security deposit is dependent upon this Code of Conduct being followed.
    

9. ​Postponement or cancellation of the booking is at the discretion of the Hall Bookings Manager.
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Thank you for considering the Empire Bay Progress community hall.

Empire Bay Progress Association

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