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Forest Lake Community Hall

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Hold a meeting, workshop, wedding reception or special event at Forest Lake Community Hall.

About the hall

Located on the edge of Forest Lake Sports Fields, the hall is nestled amongst tall trees and lush greenery. It’s split across 2 levels and has 2 well-equipped bookable rooms.

The ground level includes access to the building and elevator. Upstairs features a large open room and a balcony overlooking the nearby sporting fields. You’ll also find a meeting room, bathroom facilities and access to the outdoor area. 

Address and bookable hours

60 College Avenue, Forest Lake Qld 4078

8am–10pm, Monday to Sunday

Location

Book Forest Lake Community Hall

Check the hall’s availability and submit an online booking request.

Forest Lake Community Hall is available for community and commercial bookings. Hire fees and hire conditions apply.

Make a community booking
Make a commercial booking

Virtual tour

Filmed February 2022

Facilities

Available

Kitchen facilities

Available

Vinyl floor

Available

Air conditioning

Available

Balcony

Available

29 onsite parking spaces

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Important things to know

  • Cutlery and crockery aren’t provided.
  • The kitchen is not a commercial kitchen.
  • Parking is available on surrounding streets.

Accessibility features

Available

Accessible toilet facilities

Available

Induction hearing loop

Available

One disability parking space

Available

Accessible, 1.15-metre-wide front door 

Available

Independently accessible indoor area

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Note

The hall’s entry and pathway leading from the disability parking are independently accessible, with difficulty. You may need assistance to open the front door and use the disability parking path.

Rooms and equipment

Main hall

Standing capacity 120 people
Seating capacity 100 people
Tables 16
Chairs 100
Air
conditioning		 Yes
Kitchen Yes, with a stove, oven, fridge, sink, microwave and hot water boiler
Audiovisual
equipment		 Basic

Meeting room

Standing capacity 16 people
Seating capacity 12 people
Tables 3
Chairs 12
Air
conditioning		 Yes
Kitchenette Yes, with a bar fridge, microwave and sink with boiling and chilled tap water
Audiovisual
equipment		 Basic

Hire fees

Hire fees depend on the space, event type and duration.

Fees and charges are confirmed when you book.

Room Event type Fee per hour
Main hall    
  Community $25.50
  Commercial $36.35
  Weekend function $81.60
Meeting room    
  Community
 $16.25
  Commercial $36.35
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Important things to know

  • The commercial hire rate applies to all businesses and government organisations. Community groups charging fees for their events and/or an entry fee must also pay the commercial rate.
  • Weekend rates apply to hall bookings during the weekend function hire period: Friday 5pm–10pm and Saturday 2pm–10pm.
  • Parties and similar events, such as wedding receptions and community gatherings, are permitted during the weekend function hire period.
  • A minimum of 2 security guards may be required for events in the weekend function hire period. They must be Council contracted security guards. Additional fees to hire security guards apply. For more information about security guards, email Council.

Bond

You may need to pay a security bond on top of the hiring fee. 

Your bond will be refunded within 10 business days from the last day of your hire period, unless it is applied by Council. See the hire conditions for more information.

Bonds are based on the risk level:

  • Low or medium risk: Applies to events with no alcohol. Risk level also depends on the number of people attending and the time of day the event is taking place. 
  • High risk: Applies to events with security guards and events involving alcohol. This includes birthday parties, engagement celebrations and wedding receptions.

Bond type Fee per event
Low risk $250
Medium risk $750
High risk $1,000

Hire conditions

Parties and similar events are allowed between 5pm–10pm on Friday and 2pm–10pm on Saturday.

Bookings must be made at least 5 working days before the hall is required.

Read the conditions of hire for more information.