Room Hire Charges - July 2024 - June 2025
Hall hire fees and bonds are set by the Council on 1 July each year.
Hire charges cover access to the hall or room hired for the agreed period (the hire fee includes the time required to set up beforehand and to clear up after the event).
It is possible that the Main Hall and the Supper Room may be hired simultaneously for two different activities. If you believe the activity you are organising is incompatible with another activity, please mention this when signing the hire agreement.
HALL HIRE FEES
Monday to Thursday:
Main Hall Daily Rate - $175.00
Main Hall Hourly Rate - $35.00
Supper Room Daily Rate - $125.00
Supper Room Hourly Rate - $25.00
Friday to Sunday:
Main Hall Daily Rate - $200.00
Main Hall Hourly Rate - $40.00
Supper Room Daily Rate - $150.00
Supper Room Hourly Rate - $30.00
Event set up and breakdown - Normal room hire rates apply for the time needed to set up prior to your event, and breakdown of the event.
If anyone Hall or Meeting Room is hired more than once a week by the same user, the hire fee can be discounted by 25% (not applicable to community groups hire rates)
Bonds
The Palais Management Committee manages a bond system for hall hirers, on behalf of Council. All bonds must be paid at the time of booking.
- An event bond of $250 per hire (covers damage, breakages, or any additional cleaning required)
- For events where alcohol will be consumed (e.g. weddings, birthday parties, fundraisers etc.) the function bond is $500.
- Please note that on completion of your hire, the venue must be left clean and tidy, with all furniture returned to its original location – if not, there will be a minimum fee of $50 to cover any additional cleaning/tidying costs
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