Tinana Hall renovations set to restart

Renovations at Tinana Hall in Maryborough are set to restart, enabling community groups to access this much-loved facility again in the future.

Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Phil Truscott said the beloved hall was now 140 years old and had been the centre of many community celebrations in Tinana.

“When the hall closed in March 2020 due to COVID-19, Council took the opportunity to do some much-needed renovations which included a new timber floor, electrical works, an access ramp and painting,” he said.

“Unfortunately, in 2022, the hall was flooded twice, which resulted in the timber floor buckling and requiring removal. The new joists, bearer and posts are still in excellent condition though.

“Council has considered a range of options since then to address the flood damage including raising the building, relocating the hall, demolishing the building and selling the building.

“The building has undergone many floods since 1884 which has had little impact on the building structure.

“Given the resilience of this hall and its frequent use by many community groups, we have decided to recommence renovations at its current floor height to restore this asset for the Tinana community.

“The works will include fixing flood-damaged walls, laying new Spotted Gum timber floors, reinstalling the kitchen, electrical work, interior painting and replacing the disability ramp.

“We thank the community for their patience and understanding and look forward to the Tinana Hall continuing to be a place for our community to come together and socialise for another 140 years.”

It is proposed to conduct the works over two years, with the initial works starting this financial year and additional works to follow as funding is allocated.