The Daylesford Town Hall was built in the 1800s and until recently housed Council chambers, offices, and hosted events.
Council officers are working with project architects, k20 Architecture, to investigate the feasibility of refurbishing and developing the site to accommodate a library and multi-purpose community spaces.
The project team is supported by a Project Advisory Group (PAG), which is comprised of two councillors and seven community members. The PAG has convened on four occasions to date to provide input into the design. The PAG members bring to the project their professional and special interest backgrounds, as well as their connections to community, to shape the design to best meet community needs.
A report will be taken to the September Council meeting. It will outline the feasibility of locating the library and community multipurpose facilities on the Town Hall site and seek endorsement to proceed with design work based on this early feasibility work.
Subject to Council endorsement, the project team will continue to develop the design to a schematic level ahead of proposed community engagement on the design either late in 2024 or early 2025.
The Town hall is now closed while essential roofing and electrical works are done. Any additional works for community facilities will take place after repairs on the building are completed.
Staff that operate from the Town Hall and the Council Chambers have recently relocated to leased premises at 24 Vincent Street.
Find out more including frequently asked questions at https://participate.hepburn.vic.gov.au/daylesford-facilities
This article is based on a media release from Hepburn Shire Council.
