Terms and Conditions – Hall Hire
Nominated persons
The CCA will nominate a person or persons that will be the key contact for you.
You are required to nominate a person as the key contact for the hire. You will also need to nominate a person to be the Function Safety Coordinatorfor the period of the hire, which can be the same as the key contact.
Hire Period
Your hire period will start and end at the times set out in the Application Form. The delivery or removal of equipment and goods, setting up or cleaning of the hall must be completed during the hire period, unless otherwise arranged with the CCA Committee.
Hire Fee
You must pay the hire fee to CCA no less than 28 days prior to the hire date, unless a shorter date is approved by the CCA.
The hire fee is for a 24 hour period (regardless of the duration of the function itself). However the hall must be vacated between the hours of 11pm and 6am.
Hall hire fee is $600 for the 24 hour period
Non-profit organisations, organisers of functions that benefit the Currarong community, and longer term hires may apply to the CCA Committee for a reduction in fees.
Deposit
CCA reserves the right to request a deposit for the hall hire in advance. The deposit is 50% of the total hire cost. This will be part of the hire fee when the full fee is paid.
Bond
A bond of $400 is required for hall hire
This can be in cash or by credit card. The CCA may vary the bond amount depending on the length and type of hall hire.
You must leave the hall in the condition you found it.The bond will only be refunded once a CCA representative has inspected the hall with you and agreed it is in satisfactory condition. Any costs incurred for additional cleaning, repairs and missing property will be deducted from the bond. Where the bond does not cover the costs, additional charges will be incurred.
It is recommended that you also inspect the hall with a CCA representative before the function.
Cancellation by CCA
The CCA reserves the right to cancel your booking immediately by verbal or written notice if you are in breach of any of the hire conditions, or if the hall becomes unsuitable for its intended purpose.
Cancellation by you
If you decide not to use the hall for your function, you must immediately notify the CCA.
If you cancel your booking at least 28 days prior to the hire date your deposit (where applicable) or hire fee will be refunded. If you cancel your booking within 28 days of the hire date, your hire fee will not be refunded unless otherwise agreed by the CCA.
Keys
Keys or an access code will be provided to you. You must not copy the keys, and they must be handed back prior to the bond refund.
Approvals
You must obtain all necessary consents and approvals for your use of the venue, which includes but is not limited to, any Development Consent required under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW). If you are unsure whether your function requires Development Consent, please contact Shoalhaven City Council’s Development Services Team.
Liability
You must accept responsibility for any claim for damage to property or injury to persons which arises from your use and occupation of the hall.
Insurance & Indemnity
You are responsible for obtaining your own insurance for the use of the hall and responsible for making inquiries as to what type and level of insurance you need.
You agree to indemnify the CCA and its representatives from and against any actions, suits, claims and demands of whatever nature and all costs, charges and expenses in respect of any accident or injury to any person or property which may arise out of your use of the hall.
Legal Obligations
You must ensure that you comply with all legislative obligations relating to your use and occupation of the hall including (without limitation) occupational health & safety, environmental management and planning laws.
Directions
You must comply with any direction given by the CCA or an authorised officer of Shoalhaven City Council or a Police Officer in the course of their duties.
Vehicle & Crowd Control
Vehicles must park in lawful parking areas and not restrict vehicle access to and from neighbouring properties.
Crowd control shall be your responsibility.
Damage
You will be responsible for any damage you cause to the hall or to any fixtures, furniture or equipment at the hall. Any damage will be repaired by the CCA at your cost and any expenses incurred will be deducted from the bond and where the bond does not cover the costs, additional charges will be incurred.
Cleanliness
You must leave the hall in a clean and tidy condition and return it to the condition before the time of hire. This includes returning any tables, chairs and other equipment to their original position, turning the lights, heaters and fans off, removing garbage and cleaning any kitchen, cutlery, crockery or glassware.
No Smoking
The hall is a no smoking area which includes all inside areas, enclosed outside areas and within the vicinity of entry and exit points.
Animals
Animals are not permitted in the hall or kitchen areas (guide dogs excepted).
Alcohol
You must not sell alcohol at the hall unless you have an appropriate licence under the NSW Liquor Act and the Liquor Regulation.
Drugs
You must not bring, use or be under the influence of illicit drugs whilst being on the premises. Your attention is brought to the following:
Food
If you wish to provide or sell food to the public, you must obtain all necessary licences and approvals prior to the event.
Safety
You must be aware of the evacuation points for the hall, and ensure you keep all fire exits clear at all times. It is your responsibility to:
make attendees aware of the evacuation plan,
ensure you have an accurate head count of all people in the hall,
ensure that all areas including the toilets, bathrooms and kitchen are evacuated in an emergency and
undertake a head count of all people after the evacuation at the assembly point.
The assembly point in the event of an evacuation is across Merimbula Street and on the eastern side of Walton Way, in front of the Currarong Bowling and Recreation Club.
Exits
You must maintain clear access of not less than 1.1 metres wide to all exit doors.
Electrical Equipment
You must not use double adaptors at the hall, and must ensure that all electrical equipment used by you is tested and carries a current tag. All electrical devices must be protected by a Residual Current Device (RCD).
CCA Property
You must not interfere with any electrical wiring, switchboard or sound equipment at the hall. Any alteration of property without approval will result in the loss of the bond.
Offensive Noise
The noise level from the event must not cause a noise nuisance to nearby residents. In the event of a complaint by a nearby resident, you must immediately take steps to reduce the noise.
If you are holding an event at night, you must ask all guests to minimise noise levels when exiting the premises and surrounding areas.
Sub-Letting
You must not sub-let the hall or assign your rights to any other organisation or person without prior permission from the CCA.
Police Advice
You must advise the police of any evening/night event (excluding small meetings) held at the hall. If it is a party or function you must complete a Party Registration form from a local police stations or on-line, supply it to the police (online if more than 3 days before the event, or at the local station if within three days), and make sure it is sighted by your CCA contact prior to the function.
If you’re unsure whether your event requires this notification, you should discuss this with local police and advise your CCA contact accordingly.
Decorations and Structure
You must not affix decorations to the walls or floors by nails, screws, hooks or adhesives unless you obtain prior permission to do so from the CCA.
You must not bring flammable material into the building.
You must remove all decorations from the hall when vacating.
Precedence – polling booth
The hall is a designated polling booth for local, state or federal elections. The CCA reserves the right to cancel your booking should the hall be required for this purpose.
Fire Restrictions
Other than approved BBQs, you must not light any fires in or around the hall grounds at any time.
Notwithstanding this, you must follow any fire restrictions that are in force during the hire period.
Trees/Vegetation
You must not cut or lop any trees or vegetation on the hall grounds.
Waste
It is your responsibility to check to ensure that the existing bins are adequate. We recommend you inspect the hall before the function to check if additional bins are required. Any additional bins will be at your expense.
Security
It is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate and adequate security for your event, in particular if it is an evening/night event and/or advertised on social media. Please also refer to the section on Police Advice in these Terms & Conditions.
Date: January 2026