HIRE RATES:

Classes or Gatherings (Small space up to 15 people) $10/hour
Meetings $12/hour
Community and non profit events FOC
Controlled Partied (up to 40 guests) 5 hours $275
Special Events (Up to 300 people)
Weddings & Controlled concerts 6 Hours $350 10 hours $600
Reserved Grass area (Suitable for proposals or small services) $50/hour

NOTE:

• Historic New Italy Members: 10% discount on above rates
• Security Bond: $250 – $1,000 payable at discretion of New Italy Museum Inc.
• The New Italy Museum Inc. reserves the right to refuse any booking

BOOKINGS & PAYMENT

• Booking enquiries: events@newitaly.org.au
• Payment – at time of booking or no later than 7 days before the use of the hall:
a. Cash,
b. Cheque: f/- The New Italy Museum Inc. ,
c. Bank transfer: The New Italy Museum Inc.; BSB 032 539 Account no. 691 710

FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING

Internal hall area – (approximate sizes):
Auditorium is 16.3m x 15.6m (254m²)
Stage is 7.9m x 2.9m (23m²)
Kitchen is 6m x 6m (36m² )
Covered area outside the kitchen is 11.5m x 6m (70m²)
Large flat screen TV
Relocatable bar within hall.

The hall seats approximately 400 or up to 220 seated at tables.
(365 plastic chairs and 25 folding tables available)

SURROUNDING GROUNDS

The lighting of fires on any part of the grounds surrounding the New Italy Community Hall is strictly prohibited.
Camping is not permitted on the grounds surrounding the New Italy Community Hall.

The New Italy Community Hall, vital to New Italy Museum operations and to New Italy Museum Inc. (NIMI) administration, sustained internal flood damage to the building and its contents during the major weather event of 29/3/22. NIMI applied for funding from the NSW Government through Create NSW CLIRP Arts and Culture Priority Needs Program and was successful in that application. The project involved professional solutions in conservation, drainage and building renovation to recover and put in place some futureproofing. Not only has an enduring watertight facility been delivered, but the redevelopment of the internal spaces has also enabled a dedicated museum collection room, an office, a hall equipment storage room, an auditorium and a functioning stage. This flexible space is crucial to NIMI but also opens possibilities to surrounding communities and cultural events.

In the months after the storm event, NIMI commissioned building designer, Carl Cadonetti (Spot-On Drafting) to assess drainage and building issues. His report and drawings provided insights affirmed by conversations with conservator, Christine Ianna, aiming to make the Hall water-tight and to ensure better use of this facility for the museum. We engaged Jim Barnes, a widely respected local builder. The result includes external drainage and water capturing/storage solutions enabling the Hall to be in a better position to survive the fluctuations of extreme weather: severe storms, drought and bush fire. Advice on better storage of the collection from Christine Ianna, has made the Hall an important secure museum-fit facility. The building’s repair, renovation and reconfiguration of internal spaces have been completed by Jim Barnes with a team of local tradespeople (August 2023 – April 2024).