FAQs

Both community halls at Thirlmere and Oakdale have been closed for more than a decade due to their dilapidated condition. Building condition assessments recommended the buildings be demolished due to the amount of work and funding that would required to bring them up standard.

Council resolved that if funding became available the community halls would be redeveloped. Subsequently, we applied for and were successful in securing grants through Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants to demolish and rebuild the facilities.

Thirlmere Hall is not listed as a local heritage item in Part 1 of Schedule 5 of the LEP 2011. The site has been identified within the ‘Wollondilly Heritage Planning Proposal (PP-2023-2903)’ involving amendments to the LEP 2011 as an added item of local significance. The outcome of this Planning Proposal is anticipated to be reported to Council in early 2025. This may impact how the hall and site are treated.

It is anticipated that the halls will be available for hire by the community on a regular or casual basis for a variety of activities (e.g. playgroups, dance lessons, fitness activities, musical performances, creative arts, family gatherings, etc).

The designated car parking at Thirlmere community hall will be gated and available only to hirers.

Pending development approvals, we are working towards the construction of the halls to be undertaken in the 2025/26 financial year.