Three Lakes Cultural Trust Queenstown Lakes District (QLD) Cultural Plan Assessment of Built Cultural Infrastructure in QLD
May 2019
Three Lakes Cultural Trust Assessment of Built Cultural Infrastructure in QLD
Assessment of Built Cultural Infrastructure in QLD
Summary List of Assessed Facilities1 Performing Arts & Event Facilities Venue Location Type of Venue 1 Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall Arrowtown Community Hall 2 Arrowtown Community Centre Arrowtown Multi-use 3 Camp Glenorchy Glenorchy Multi-use 4 Glenorchy Community Hall Glenorchy Community Hall 5 Hawea Flat Community Centre Hawea Flat Community Hall 6 Lake Hawea Community Centre Lake Hawea Community Hall 7 Lake Hayes Pavilion Lake Hayes Community Hall 8 Lake Wanaka Centre Wanaka Multi-use 9 Queenstown Events Centre Queenstown Multi-use 10 Queenstown Memorial Centre Queenstown Auditorium 11 Queenstown Performing Arts Centre Queenstown Dance Studio 12 Skyline Events Centre Queenstown Multi-use
Visual Arts & Museum Facilities Venue Location Type of Venue 13 Lakes District Museum Arrowtown Museum/Gallery 14 Queenstown Arts Centre Queenstown Gallery/Studios 15 Wanaka Arts Centre Wanaka Studios
1. Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall Address: 33 Buckingham St, Arrowtown 9302 Date Visited: 15.04.2019
General Description The Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall is located in the main street of Arrowtown, 15 minutes from the Queenstown International Airport and 20 minutes from the Queenstown central business district. It includes a main auditorium, performance stage, lounge room with full kitchen and bar facilities, a backstage area, and dressing room. The Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall is often used for concerts and productions ranging from local theatre and musical societies to local community groups who use it weekly for dancing groups, tai chi, yoga and kids’ programmes.
Key Info Year built/expanded: Originally built in Capacity: 400 (Main Auditorium) 1870, rebuilt in 1932, renovated in Freestanding: Yes 1992 and 2018 Total Area: 550m2
1 Source: Facilities Assessment by Myles Rabbidge of RM Landscape, April 2019.
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Floors: One with a basement storage Lighting: Overall lighting is adequate for area & dressing room general day to day use of the hall. If speciality lighting is required this is Security: None provided externally by the hirer. Fire Protection: Smoke alarm system Legal: Owned and operated by the Heating: Central heating system QLDC Parking: No designated parking Accessibility: No specific disability Wifi: Available on request access. On ground level, can get wheelchair in via foyer without ramp Hire type: Dry hire facility Audio/Visual: PA System to Main hall/auditorium only. No relay to other rooms. Entrance Lobby/Foyer: Area: 24m2 Condition: Very good General: ¡ Provides access to the Main Auditorium, Supper Room and the toilets that service the main floor ¡ Rarely used for events/exhibition space (1-2 requests a year) ¡ No ticket office or merchandise stall. If required a table is set up in the foyer or main auditorium Main Auditorium: Area: 192m2 Condition: Very good Capacity: ¡ Cocktail = 400 ¡ Theatre = 234 ¡ Banquet = 150 MAIN AUDITORIUM YES/NO NOTES Visual/Audio Yes Basic PA System only. No relay to other rooms. If required, the hirer organises external audio/visual contractors House Lighting Yes Very limited. If specialist lighting is required, the hirer organises external audio/visual contractors Lighting Bridge No Control Room No Technicians set up either to the side of the stage or in a corner of the auditorium Accessibility Yes No specific disability access. On ground level, can get wheelchair in via foyer without ramp
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Seating Yes Hire includes 250 x sebel plastic seats. Arranged according to user requirements Acoustics Yes Acoustic curtains. Stage Yes 7.2x11m (79.2m2). Stair access from main auditorium with rear access to basement dressing room & storage Backstage Yes Dressing room located in the basement level accessed by stairs from the rear of the stage with shower & toilet facilities. Makeup bench, mirrors and basin. A service lift is also available from the storage room to the auditorium. Bar Yes Licensed. Opens into main auditorium & supper room Catering No Commercial kitchen available for external caterers
¡ New flooring, heating and repainted (Jan 18/19) with current renovations to repair the roof ¡ Loading is provided from the side entrance via double doors ¡ A patrician wall allows this space to open up and incorporate the supper room for larger events ¡ Venue is available from 8am – Midnight. Peak usage is between 3pm-7pm
Figure 1 Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall: Main Auditorium
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Supper Room: Area: 112m2 Condition: Very good Capacity: ¡ Cocktail = 117 ¡ Theatre = 100 ¡ Banquet = 60 General: ¡ A large, open flexible space separated from the main hall/auditorium with a partitioning wall that can combine the two spaces. ¡ There is no audio/visual equipment provided. ¡ Lighting and heating as per the main auditorium.
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Figure 2 Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall: Supper Room
Meeting Room Area: 30m2 (approx.) Condition: Average Capacity: 10-15 (approx.) ¡ A small meeting room located up a narrow staircase from the entrance lobby/foyer. ¡ A large board room table and seating is provided and is rarely used. ¡ Wall mounted heat pump with standard florescent lighting.
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Figure 3 Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall: Meeting Room
Outside ¡ Good visibility & signage from the street ¡ No designated outside area is provided ¡ A small public space with seating and paving runs adjacent to the hall ¡ A notice board is located to the entrance of the foyer displaying community and upcoming events
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Figure 4 Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall: Exterior View from Buckingham Street
Miscellaneous Facility is run by the QLDC facility coordinator. Each hirer completes a facility induction prior to use. Current users The main community groups that use this facility include:
Arrowtown Village Association Creative Queenstown Dance works Josephine Forrester Spiritual Day Drama Queenstown Circus Quirkus Linedancing Plunket Shotover Country Music Club Queenstown Lions Arrow Entertainers Wakatipu Lions Arrow Miners band Remarkable Theatre Q-pact Arrowtown Horticultural Society Arrowtown cub scouts Woolpress Arrowtown Autumn Festival Southern Lakes Funerals Arrowtown Creative Arts Society Arrowtown Rugby Club
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Figure 5 Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall: Floorplan
2. Arrowtown Community Centre Address: Jack Reid Park, Centennial Ave, Arrowtown Date Visited: 15.04.2019
General Description Located within Jack Reid Park, in the centre of Arrowtown this new purpose-built facility is the home to the local rugby club, scout den & community rooms. The Rugby changing rooms and scout den are located at opposite ends of the building with 3 interconnecting flexible community spaces in the middle. These can be configured to be 3 individual rooms or 1 large open space. There is a commercial kitchen and licenced bar that open out on the central community space. Large doors open out from each room to a small decked area that overlooks the Arrowtown rugby field/domain.
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Figure 6 Arrowtown Community Centre: Exterior
Key Info Year built/expanded: 2019 Wifi: Yes Total Area: 627 m2 Hire Type: Dry hire facility Capacity: 264 Audio/Visual: None provided. Freestanding: Yes Lighting: Overall lighting is adequate for general day to day use of the hall. If Floors: One speciality lighting is required this is Security: Alarm provided externally by the hirer. Fire Protection: Smoke alarm system Legal: Owned and operated by the Heating: Central heating and QLDC underfloor heating Accessibility: Ramped access from the Parking: 22 with 2 accessible spaces parking area. All rooms have level and marked loading bays access. Central Community Rooms (x3) Area: 60 m2 (180 m2 total) Condition: Excellent Capacity: 264 (combined)
MAIN AUDITORIUM YES/NO NOTES Visual/Audio No House Lighting No Lighting Bridge No
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Control Room No Accessibility Yes No specific disability access. On ground level, can get wheelchair in via foyer without ramp Seating Yes Hire includes 120 x upholstered chairs. Arranged according to user requirements Acoustics Yes Acoustic panels Stage No Backstage No Bar Yes Licensed. Opens into main community room Catering No Commercial kitchen available for external caterers
Other ¡ As this is a brand new facility, it is yet to discover what key community groups/users will utilise this facility. It is envisaged that a wide range of community groups (yoga, board meetings, dance groups, weddings, dinners etc) will form the key user groups. ¡ The facility is also the Arrowtown Rugby clubrooms no other event/group can use the facility in the weekends between April to September due to rugby games being held here.
Figure 7 Arrowtown Community Centre: Central Community Room
Figure 8 Arrowtown Community Centre: Commercial Kitchen and Bar
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Figure 9 Arrowtown Community Centre: Floorplan
3. Camp Glenorchy Address: Cole Street, Glenorchy 9372 Date Visited: 13.04.2019
General Description Camp Glenorchy is New Zealand’s first Net Zero Energy Retreat & Cabin facility set in beautifully landscaped grounds. The site has been built using green design philosophies and sustainable operating practice, with Camp Glenorchy using 50% less energy and water than traditional buildings. Completed in 2018 the beautifully appointed central gathering space at Camp Glenorchy houses a community kitchen, dining room, amenities and a covered shelter with huge campfire and guest BBQs. The Homestead Building offers highly-configurable, high-tech and inspiring spaces for receptions, large meetings, retreats, small break-outs, family celebrations, weddings, private dining and more. This has become the 2nd all-purpose function facility in the Glenorchy community after the Glenorchy Community Hall.
Key Info Year built/expanded: 2018 Freestanding: Yes Total Area: approx. 540m2 Floors: One Capacity: 137 (Humbodlt Room) Security: Alarm
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Fire Protection: Fire Alarm Accessibility: No specific disability access. On ground level, can get Wifi: Yes wheelchair in via foyer Audio/Visual: Audio & visual available to Humboldt Room
Figure 10 Camp Glenorchy: Entrance and Landscaped Grounds
Entrance Lobby/Foyer Very high quality entrance foyer spaces connecting through to the shared commercial kitchen & dining room, the greenstone room, conservatory & the Humboldt Room (primary function room). Humboldt Room Area: 170 m2 Condition: Excellent Capacity: 137 HUMBOLDT ROOM YES/NO NOTES Visual/Audio Yes Basic PA System only. Fully wired but external equipment required. Lighting Yes LED pendant lighting and directions LED wall lighting for art installations Lighting Bridge No Control Room No Accessibility Yes No specific disability access. On ground level, can get wheelchair in via foyer without ramp Seating Yes Hire includes seating. Arranged according to user requirements Stage No Backstage No Bar No
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Catering Yes Catering available from the General Store (same ownership). Large shared kitchen facilities also available.
¡ Very well-equipped flexible function space with fully wired facilities (external equipment required). ¡ The room opens up to a number of landscaped courtyard spaces that connect other facilities within Camp Glenorchy.
Figure 11 Camp Glenorchy: Humboldt Room
Current users The venue is reportedly becoming more popular with community and performing groups. These include but not limited to: ¡ Yoga & Pilates ¡ Balls & dances ¡ Dinners ¡ Guest speaker evenings ¡ Plays, dance, comedy ¡ Conferences ¡ Weddings, birthdays and reunions
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Figure 12 Camp Glenorchy – Humboldt Room Floor Plan
4. Glenorchy Community Hall Address: 26 Mull Street, Glenorchy Date Visited: 13.04.2019
General Description The Glenorchy Community Hall is located just a short walk from the lake front and is situated centrally within the Glenorchy township (population of around 350). The facility was built in 1943, with the ‘supper room’ added later in the 1980’s. The building is over one level which has disabled access from the informal street parking area. The facility is made up of a foyer, 2 main rooms (supper room & the main hall), toilets, storage rooms and a small domestic style kitchen. Adjoining the facility are public toilets and a storage shed.
Figure 13 Glenorchy Community Hall: Exterior
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Key Info Year built/expanded: 1943/1980s Heating: Original wall bar heaters Total Area: 300 m2 approx. Parking: Informal street parking – no dedicated spaces Capacity: 120 (Main Hall) Wifi: No Freestanding: Yes, with adjoining public toilets Audio/Visual: Audio & visual (speakers & projector) available to main hall with Floors: One with a raised stage audio relay to supper room. Security: None Accessibility: Level/ramped access into Fire Protection: Fire extinguishers and the foyer giving access to the Main Hall domestic smoke alarms & Supper room. Entrance Lobby/Foyer Area: 6 m2 Condition: Average ¡ The small space provides access to the main hall off to one side and supper room off to the other. ¡ This space is rarely used for anything other than a transitional space to the facility’s main rooms. Main Hall Area: 136 m2 Condition: Good Capacity: 120
MAIN HALL YES/NO NOTES Visual/Audio Yes Audio & visual (speakers & projector) available to main hall with audio relay to supper room. House Lighting Yes Very limited. If specialist lighting is required, the hirer organises external audio/visual contractors Lighting Bridge No Control Room No Technicians set up either to the side of the stage or in a corner of the auditorium if required Accessibility Yes No specific disability accesses. On ground level, can get wheelchair in via foyer without ramp Seating Yes Hire includes seats that can be arranged according to the user requirements Acoustics No Acoustics reported as being very poor. Stage Yes 4.3x4.9m (21.m2). Stair access from main hall. Backstage No Bar No Catering No Domestic style kitchen accessed from the Supper Room.
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¡ Large open room with timber floors and a softwood wood panel walls. ¡ Heating is by original bar heaters fixed to the wall. ¡ Fluorescent tube lighting provides adequate lighting for day to day usage. No specialty lighting available for art exhibitions etc. ¡ The hall is used for a large range of events & preforming arts including Yoga, gymnastics, balls, town meetings. This space is often used in conjunction with ‘The Lodge’ which is located across the road. The lodge offers a room that can hold approx. 70 people and offers catering facilities (bar & food) from the Lodges restaurant.
Figure 14 Glenorchy Community Hall: Main Hall
Supper Room Area: 65 m2 Condition: Good Capacity: unknown ¡ Medium sized open room with open plan kitchen (domestic style) kitchen facilities ¡ Carpet floor coverings with wooden panel and plasterboard walls ¡ Heating is by a freestanding fire (wood) ¡ Lighting is standard overhead incandescent lighting ¡ This room has audio relay from the main hall ¡ Access out onto deck area overlooking a park like setting & future ‘museum’ site
Figure 15 Glenorchy Community Hall: Supper Room and Kitchen Facilities
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Current Users Events are publicised on the local community website, community notice board and on the local radio station. The venue is reportedly very well utilised by a large range of community groups, individuals and performing groups. These include but not limited to: ¡ Sports groups ¡ Yoga & Pilates ¡ Balls & dances ¡ Dinners & banquets ¡ Guest speaker evenings ¡ The local school (within walking distance) also utilise the Community Hall as the School does not have a hall facility of its own. ¡ Plays, dance, comedy ¡ Conferences
4. Hawea Flat Community Centre Address: Cnr Camp Hill Rd & Kane Rd, Hawea Flat 9382 Date Visited: 12.04.2019
General Description The Hawea Flat Community Hall is a quintessential rural NZ community hall that offers an important facility that is well utilised by the community. The facility was built in 1957 with some minor additions made later. The building is primarily over one level and is accessed from informal street parking. It comprises of a small entrance lobby, a main hall with stage, club room and a domestic style kitchen. Overall the facility is in average condition and could do with refreshing.
Figure 16 Hawea Flat Community Hall: Exterior and Notice Board
Key Info Year built/expanded: 1957 Capacity: 191 (Main Hall) Total Area: 375 m2 Freestanding: Yes
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Security: None Parking: Informal street parking Fire Protection: Fire extinguishers and Wifi: No domestic smoke alarms Audio/Visual: No audio or visual Heating: 6x Heatpumps to main Hall. resources available 1x Heatpump to club room. Entrance Lobby/Foyer Area: 6 m2 Condition: Average ¡ Provides access to the main hall, storage rooms, toilets and disused ‘ticket’ office all of which appear to be in original condition. ¡ There is no scope for this space to be used as a transitional space to the main hall and toilets due to its size. Main Hall Area: 223 m2 Condition: Good Capacity: 191
MAIN HALL YES/NO NOTES Visual/Audio No House Lighting No Lighting Bridge No Control Room No Accessibility Yes No specific disability access. On ground level, can get wheelchair in via foyer without ramp Seating Yes Hire includes seating that can be arranged according to the requirements of the user Acoustics No Carpet to the rear wall of the stage only Stage Yes 7.5x4.1m (31m2) with access vis ramp from the main hall Backstage No Clubroom located to the rear of the stage that would be used as backstage if required Bar No Small bar that is connected to the kitchen and services the club room Catering No Standard domestic style kitchen in average condition
¡ Large open room with timber floors and a softwood wood panel walls. ¡ The timber floors have various sport court markings as the hall is utilised by the local school (located across the road). ¡ A storage room accessed from the main hall stores the tables and chairs which can be set up in the main hall according to the requirements of each event.
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¡ Lighting looks to have been upgraded and provides adequate lighting for day to day usage of the hall.
Figure 17 Hawea Flat Community Hall: Main Hall
Club Room Area: 38 m2 approx. Condition: Average ¡ A small room located at the rear of the stage that can be access from the kitchen/bar, the main hall or externally by stairs at the back of the hall. ¡ Currently houses a variety of couches and a Piano (appears to be mainly a storage area). ¡ Floor and wall treatments are the same as the main hall (timber floor and timber panel walls). Kitchen/Bar Area: 18 m2 approx. Condition: Average ¡ A small kitchen and bar facility is provided adjacent to the stage and club room. Basic domestic appliances provided (free standing ranges, fridge, ZIP hotwater etc). An assortment of cutlery is also available.
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Figure 18 Hawea Flat Community Hall: Kitchen and Bar
Current Users The venue is reportedly very well utilised by a large range of community groups, individuals and performing groups. These include but not limited to: ¡ Sports groups ¡ Yoga & Pilates ¡ Balls & dances ¡ Dinners & banquets ¡ Guest speaker evenings ¡ Local Schools ¡ Festival of Colour
Figure 19 Hawea Flat Community Hall: Floorplan
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6. Lake Hawea Community Centre Address: 28 Myra Street, Lake Hawea 9345 Date Visited: 12.04.2019
General Description The Lake Hawea Community Centre is located just a short walk from the lake front and is situated centrally within the Lake Hawea township (population of around 2000). Set in the local domain, adjacent to the bowling green, sports fields & children’s playground it is easily accessible and is well sign posted from the street. The facility was built in 1992, with a Library and meeting room added in 1997 and further extensions including a commercial kitchen, enhanced foyer area, new family room & toilets in 2004. The building is primarily over one level and has disabled access from the parking area and a basement storage area with toilets & archive room. Overall the facility is in excellent condition.
Figure 20 Lake Hawea Community Centre: Exterior
Key Info Year built/expanded: 1992,1997 & Parking: 45 spaces, 2 disabled spaces 2004 and bus parking Total Area: 578m2 Wifi: Yes Capacity: 400 (250 seated) Dining Facilities: 40 modern trestle tables (190 x 85cm), 250 chairs, Freestanding: Yes (including the Cutlery for 200+ settings, 200+ large community library) dinner plates, side plates, dessert bowls, Floors: One with a basement storage coffee cups, Wine glasses, water glasses area and carafes Security: Alarm System Audio/Visual: Access to a data Fire Protection: Fire alarm & sprinklers projector with a short throw screen, to each room sound system and options of fixed, cordless or lapel microphone. Heating: Diesel central heating system on thermostats Legal: Privately owned and operated by the local
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Accessibility: Accessible entrance from the parking area vis a ramp. Accessible toilets also provided. Entrance Lobby/Foyer Area: 24 m2 Condition: Very good ¡ The space displays a large white board displaying the weekly events and upcoming events that have booked the facility. ¡ The Function room and Main Hall are both accessed from this space as well as the toilets, family room, and industrial kitchen. ¡ A cleaning cupboard and storage room are also accessed from this space. ¡ This space is rarely used for anything other than a transitional space to the facility’s main rooms. Main Hall Area: 300 m2 Condition: Excellent Capacity: 300 (250 seated with tables) MAIN HALL YES/NO NOTES Visual/Audio Yes Access to a data projector with a short throw screen, sound system and options of fixed, cordless or lapel microphone (shared with the function room) House Lighting No Lighting Bridge No Control Room No Accessibility Yes Accessible entrance from the parking area. Once inside all rooms have level access. Seating Yes Hire includes 250 chairs. Arranged according to user requirements Acoustics Yes Acoustic panels fixed to the walls Stage No Backstage No Bar Yes Licenced. There are 2 bars one for each of the Main Hall & Function room Catering No Commercial kitchen (dry hire) available for external caterers
¡ Large open flexible space with a private deck overlooking the adjacent sports grounds. Has access to the commercial kitchen, bar (with cooler room), toilets and family room. ¡ The space is fitted with acoustic sound panels and is well lit by skylights, perimeter windows & LED lights.
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¡ There is currently no stage provided
Figure 21 Lake Hawea Community Centre: Main Hall
Function Room Area: 100 m2 Condition: Excellent Capacity: 100 (60-70 seated with tables) ¡ Large open room that overlooks the bowling green with its own designated bar and fully equipped kitchen ¡ Large opening doors allow this space to be connected to the Main Hall to create one larger hireable venue. ¡ The space comes with access to a data projector with a short throw screen, a sound system and options of fixed, cordless or lapel microphone (shared with the Main Hall)
Figure 22 Lake Hawea Community Centre: Function Room
Current Users The venue is reportedly very well utilised by a large range of community groups, individuals and performing groups. These include but not limited to: ¡ Sports groups (bowls, cricket, ¡ Balls & dances rugby, football etc) ¡ Dinners & banquets ¡ Weddings ¡ Quest speaker evenings ¡ Yoga & Pilates ¡ Quiz nights
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¡ Art Exhibitions (space provided ¡ Local Schools only – no facilities to display work ¡ Arts on Tour Programme (plays, provided i.e board, hanging comedy, music) equipment) ¡ Conferences
Figure 23 Lake Hawea Community Centre: Floor Plan
7. Lake Hayes Pavilion Address: 1/719 Gibbston Hwy, Lake Hayes 9371 Date Visited: 15.04.2019
General Description The Lakes Hayes Pavilion is located on State Highway 6 between Queenstown and Arrowtown. It is approximately a 10-minute drive from the Queenstown International Airport and 15 minutes from the Queenstown central business district. The Pavilion is a popular wedding and function venue and has a purpose-built marquee pad if additional space is required. Lakes Hayes Pavilion has recently been refurbished including repainting, new hardwood flooring and a sealed car park. It has full commercial kitchen facilities and over 2,500 m2 of outside space. The facility provides a main hall space, bar, commercial kitchen, meeting room, toilets (including 1 accessible toilet) and storage.
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Figure 24 Lakes Hayes Pavillion: Exterior
Key Info Year built/expanded: 1983/84 Wifi: No Total Area: 294 m2 approx. Hire Type: Dry hire facility Capacity: 200 approx Audio/Visual: None Freestanding: Yes Lighting: New retrofitted LED lighting. If speciality lighting is required this is Floors: One provided externally by the hirer. Security: None Legal: Owned and operated by the Fire Protection: Smoke alarm system QLDC Heating: Central Heating Accessibility: No specific disability Parking: Adjacent public parking area access. On ground level, can get (free) 30 spaces, 1 accessible parking wheelchair in and out without a ramp Entrance Lobby/Foyer N/A Main Hall Area: 144 m2 Condition: Very good Capacity: ¡ Cocktail = 160 ¡ Theatre = 130 ¡ Banquet = 90-105
MAIN HALL YES/NO NOTES Visual/Audio No If required, the hirer organises external audio/visual contractors House Lighting No Standard LED Lighting Lighting Bridge No Control Room No Technicians set up in a discrete area of the main hall if required
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Accessibility Yes No specific disability access. On ground level, can get wheelchair in and out without a ramp Seating Yes Hire includes 100 x sebel plastic seats. Arranged according to user requirements Acoustics No Stage No Backstage No Bar Yes Licensed. Opens into main hall Catering No Commercial kitchen available for external caterers
¡ There is an adjoining concrete pad that can be utilised for marques and additional event space. This is connected to the main hall by 2 sets of double opening doors. ¡ The space is primarily used for conference groups, weddings and dance groups. ¡ Venue is available from 8am – Midnight. Peak usage is between 3pm-7pm for community groups.
Figure 25 Lakes Hayes Pavilion: Main Hall and Commercial Kitchen
Meeting Room Area: 31 m2 approx. Condition: Very good. Capacity: unknown ¡ Chairs and table included in hire. To be set up and arranged by the hirer ¡ No AV facilities ¡ According to QLDC this room is rarely used
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Figure 26 Lakes Hayes Pavilion: Meeting Room
Outside ¡ Good visibility & signage from the street ¡ Over 2,500 sq m of outdoor space available with views over Lake Hayes ¡ Small carpark (31 spaces) that is shared with the surrounding recreational activities Miscellaneous Facility is run by the QLDC facility coordinator. Each hirer completes a facility induction prior to use. Current Users The main community groups that use this facility include: ¡ Line dancing ¡ Salvation Army ¡ Lakes theatre arts ¡ Southern Lakes Funerals ¡ Plunket ¡ Queenstown Primary School ¡ Arrowtown Rugby Club ¡ Southern Reap ¡ DOC ¡ Sports Central Otago ¡ Wakatipu Ski Club ¡ Wakatipu Buddy Programme ¡ Church of Christ ¡ A&P Society ¡ Christian Congregation ¡ Wakatipu Wildlife Trust
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Figure 27 Lakes Hayes Pavilion: Floorplan
8. Lake Wanaka Centre Address: 89 Ardmore St, Wanaka 9305 Date Visited 12.04.2019
General Description The Lake Wanaka Centre is a specially designed multiuse complex with a large auditorium, mezzanine level, commercial kitchen, multiple bars and a series of function rooms. The Centre is located right in the middle of town, with the Lake just across the road. The Lake Wanaka Centre is often used for a variety of community events including dancing groups, theatre, live productions, conferences and galas.
Key Info Year built/expanded: 2001 Fire Protection: Fire Alarm & sprinkler system Total Area: approx. 1100 m2 (ground floor) Heating: Central heating system. Each room controlled independently using Capacity: 500 (Main Auditorium) thermostats Freestanding: Yes Parking: 3 parking spaces, 2 accessible Floors: Two spaces Security: None Wifi: Yes
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Hire type: Dry hire facility Legal: Owned and operated by the QLDC Audio/Visual: Extensive audio across the facility, limited visual facilities Accessibility: Accessible access to provided Entrance foyer, Main Auditorium & Armstrong Room (no disabled access Lighting: Excellent to mezzanine level) Entrance Lobby/Foyer Area: approx 100 m2 Condition: Very good ¡ Provides access to the Main Auditorium, commercial kitchen, ticket office, offices, toilets and to the mezzanine level. ¡ Has audio relay from the Main Auditorium. ¡ Ticket office available but rarely used. For ticket sales/ collection/checking tables are usually set up in foyer.
Figure 28 Lake Wanaka Centre
Main Auditorium Area: 280 m2 Condition: Excellent Capacity: ¡ Cocktail = 500 ¡ Theatre = 330 ¡ Banquet = 200 MAIN AUDITORIUM YES/NO NOTES
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Visual/Audio Yes Extensive audio across the facility. Protectors & screens are available. House Lighting Yes Standard house lighting provided. If specialist lighting is required, the hirer organises external audio/visual contractors Orchestra Pit Yes Rarely used as the sound quality is better from the auditorium or stage and the size is restricting. Control Room Yes Rarely used as the sound quality is very poor from this space. Technicians set up either to the side of the stage or on the mezzanine level Accessibility Yes Accessible access via the lobby/foyer Seating Yes 129 Tiered seating, 260 upholstered seats provided Acoustics Yes Moveable acoustic panels Stage Yes 11.9x9m (107m2) Good quality stage with good lighting and sound facilities. Three different size configurations available. Access from main auditorium or from the wings. There is a raised loading bay to the Southern Wing. Backstage Yes Dressing rooms (with audio relay/paging) are available to either side of the stage. Both have good lighting, mirrors, toilet and shower facilities Bar Yes Licensed. Opens into main auditorium Catering No Commercial kitchen available for external caterers
¡ Excellent sight lines to the stage from all areas of the auditorium ¡ Tiered seating stacks away to create large open flexible space for dinners and galas etc. ¡ Directional LED lighting on the perimeter walls for art installations/exhibitions
Figure 29 Lake Wanaka Centre: Main Auditorium
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Figure 30 Lake Wanaka Centre: Stage
Armstrong Room Area: 96 m2 Condition: Excellent Capacity: ¡ Cocktail = 150 ¡ Theatre = 100 ¡ Banquet = 80 Other: ¡ A large, open flexible space separated from the main auditorium with a partitioning wall that can open to combine the two spaces. ¡ Shared audio/visual equipment with the main auditorium. Projector and screen available. ¡ LED lighting ¡ Used or events such as yoga, weddings, and conferences
Figure 31 Lake Wanaka Centre: Armstrong Room
Faulks Room Area: 42 m2 Condition: Very good Capacity: ¡ Cocktail = 60
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¡ Theatre = 50 ¡ Banquet = 40 Other: ¡ A small, more intimate room for functions on the mezzanine level with small kitchen ¡ Shared audio/visual equipment with the main auditorium. Projector and screen available. ¡ Used for workshops, conferences & meetings ¡ Chairs & tables included in hire ¡ Access to main auditorium via mezzanine level (no disabled access)
Figure 32 Lake Wanaka Centre: Faulks Room
Outside ¡ Good visibility & signage from the street ¡ Small amphitheatre overlooking the creek (rarely used) ¡ Perimeter path network used by the public to access the Wanaka Arts Centre, Library and wider street network ¡ A notice board is located at the street frontage community and upcoming events ¡ Limited parking with 2x accessible spaces ¡ Raised loading bay to the rear of the facility off Dunmore Street
Figure 33 Lake Wanaka Centre: Amphitheatre
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Current Users The venue is primarily used for: ¡ Performing Arts ¡ Comedy ¡ Theatre ¡ Speakers ¡ Dinners & banquets ¡ Music ¡ Conferences ¡ Dance groups ¡ Awards evenings The main community groups that use the facility include: ¡ Wanaka Baptist Church ¡ Bike Wanaka ¡ UC Smallbore Raffle Club ¡ A&P Society ¡ Festival of Colour ¡ Chamber of Commerce ¡ Community Network ¡ Violin Class ¡ Local Schools ¡ Classically Music ¡ Wanaka Ambassador Programme ¡ Mountain Film Festival ¡ Concert Society ¡ Rotary ¡ Shaping our Future ¡ Lions Club ¡ RSA ¡ YAMI ¡ Winter Games ¡ UC Sports Academy ¡ Snowsports NZ ¡ Wanaka Arts Society ¡ Dance Wanaka ¡ Wanaka Alcohol Group ¡ Dance Out Loud ¡ Volunteer Fire Brigade ¡ Ballet School ¡ Rodeo Club
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Figure 34 Lake Wanaka Centre: Floor Plans
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9. Queenstown Events Centre Address: 33 Joe O’Connell Drive, Frankton 9300 Date Visited: 15.04.2019
General Description The Queenstown Events Centre is a multi-purpose indoor sports and events complex five minutes’ drive from central Queenstown and adjacent to the Queenstown International Airport. This flexible venue offers an extensive range of function and meeting room facilities, which can be adapted to meet the needs of events of any size - concerts, events, gala dinners, conferences, trade shows, private functions and sports & recreation.
Key Info Year built/expanded: 1997 with the Wifi: Yes public swimming pool added in 2008 Hire Type: Dry hire facility Total Area: 1962m2 (Main auditorium Audio/Visual: Small PA system available. & 2x Function Rooms) For the larger set ups audio/visual is Capacity: 2300 approx. (including staff) done externally by the hirer. Freestanding: Yes Lighting: Overall lighting is adequate for general day to day use of the hall. If Floors: Two, Elevator & Stairs available speciality lighting is required, this is Security: Alarm provided externally by the hirer. Fire Protection: Fire alarm system Legal: Owned and operated by the Heating: Central heating and cooling QLDC system Staff: Staff are onsite during all opening Parking: 315 with overflow to adjacent hours sports grounds (weather permitting) Entrance Lobby/Foyer Large entrance foyer space that provides access to the pool, gym, QLDC offices and auditorium. The space houses a reception and ticket desk, small coffee shop, retail space and an area for displaying posters and public notices.
Figure 35 Queenstown Events Centre: Entrance Foyer
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Auditorium Area: 1,707 m2 Condition: Excellent Capacity: ¡ Cocktail = 2000 ¡ Theatre = 1700 ¡ Banquet = 800 ¡ Trade booth = 120 AUDITORIUM YES/NO NOTES Visual/Audio Yes Small PA system available. For the larger set ups audio/visual is done externally by the hirer. There is no onsite technician. House Lighting Yes Limited. If specialist lighting is required, the hirer organises external audio/visual contractors Lighting Bridge No Accessibility Yes Front doors have disability button to open for wheelchairs. Disability toilets/change male & female on ground floor. Lift to upstairs rooms. Unisex disability toilet upstairs Seating Yes Some chairs (600) and tables provided. Stackable tiered seating. Acoustics Yes Acoustic panels Stage No Backstage No Bar Yes Licensed. Accessible from the Leisure Room Catering No Commercial kitchen available for external caterers ¡ Main users of this space include sport and corporate events i.e netball and dinner events ¡ Theatre (comedy, shows, plays etc) very rarely use this space ¡ This is the largest auditorium in the Queenstown Lakes District ¡ A variety of changing rooms and toilet facilities are accessible from the adjacent corridor ¡ A green room and various storage rooms are also connected to the main auditorium
Figure 36 Queenstown Events Centre: Auditorium
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Mezzanine Function Room Area: 205 m2 Condition: Excellent Capacity: ¡ Cocktail = 250 ¡ Theatre = 200 ¡ Banquet = 120 General ¡ A large, open flexible space on the mezzanine level that can be accessed via an elevator or stairs from the main foyer/lobby. ¡ It has access to a projector with surround sound and a basic audio-visual system ¡ A licenced bar & commercial kitchen are on the same mezzanine level and can be hired as a part of the function room. ¡ There is a partition wall that can be opened to overlook the main auditorium ¡ Seating and tables provided (shared with the auditorium) ¡ Toilets are shared with the meeting room.
Figure 37 Queenstown Events Centre: Mezzanine Function Room
Mezzanine Meeting Room Area: 52m2 Condition: Excellent Capacity: ¡ Cocktail = 50 ¡ Theatre = 40 ¡ Banquet = 20 General: ¡ A smaller meeting room with board table and seating situated on the mezzanine level
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¡ Accessed via an elevator or stairs from the main foyer/lobby ¡ It has access to a projector but no sound system ¡ Seating and tables provided (shared with the auditorium) ¡ Toilets are shared with the mezzanine function room
Figure 38 Queenstown Events Centre: Mezzanine Meeting Room
Outside ¡ The adjacent sports fields and cricket oval have recently been upgraded with additional ground protections so these spaces can be utilised for outdoor events such as concerts. ¡ Some of the sports fields can also be used for overflow parking (weather dependant) ¡ Grandstand seating ¡ Good visibility and signage from the street
Figure 39 Queenstown Events Centre: View towards Cricket Oval
Miscellaneous Facility is run by the QLDC facility coordinator. Each hirer completes a facility induction prior to use.
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Current Users The venue is primarily used for dinners & banquets, conferences, tradeshows, sporting events, and award evening. The main community groups that use the facility include: ¡ Bridge Club ¡ NZ Customs, Health Care NZ ¡ Dance Works ¡ Oranga Tamariki ¡ Pilates - Beth ¡ Kahu Youth Trust ¡ Drama - Mia Blake ¡ Environment Southland ¡ Various sports groups ¡ Inland Revenue ¡ QLDC Programmes ¡ Plunket ¡ Queenstown Police ¡ Lattitude Global Volunteering ¡ Local Schools ¡ Master Builders Association
Figure 40 Queenstown Events Centre: Floorplans
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10. Queenstown Memorial Centre Address: 1 Memorial Street, Queenstown 9300 Date Visited: 15.04.2019
General Description Located in the Queenstown CBD the recently refurbished Queenstown Memorial Centre offers versatility and flexibility as one of central Queenstown’s larger venues The main auditorium space offers a variety of seating and room options allowing for both theatre and dining configurations. Incorporated into the complex are two function rooms and a commercial kitchen.
Key Info Year built/expanded: Built in 1959, Floors: Three with a basement storage upgraded in 1998/2012 area & dressing rooms. RSA rooms (Gallipoli Room) and control room are Total Area: 1126m2 approx. located on 1st floor. Auditorium Capacity: 500 (standing) Security: Pin code to main door Freestanding: Yes Fire Protection: Alarms Heating: Central heating
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Parking: 3x 5 minute parks provided Audio/Visual: PA System, house lighting, with no other designated parking. audio & visual relays to all other rooms Multiple pay & display parking areas are (including paging to dressing rooms). If within close proximity of the venue speciality lighting is required, this is provided externally by the hirer. Wifi: Yes Legal: Owned and operated by the Hire Type: Dry hire facility QLDC Accessibility: Ramp from foyer to main hall/meeting rooms. The stairway to the Gallipoli room has a seated stairlift Entrance Lobby The 110 m2 space provides access to the main hall/auditorium, ‘Supper’ Room and the toilet. There is a ticket box (with eftpos) and access to the upper floor via stairs and a chair lift. Rarely used for events/exhibition space (1-2 requests a year). It is often used as a spill out space for the auditorium and supper room. Overall condition of this space is very good.
Figure 41 Queenstown Memorial Centre: Entrance Lobby
Main Hall Area: 352 m2 Condition: Very good Capacity: Theatre = 422 Standing = 500 MAIN AUDITORIUM YES/NO NOTES Visual/Audio/Lighting Yes In-house public address system, house lighting, three phase power, and excellent sound and lighting infrastructure.
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House Lighting Yes Good house lighting. If additional lighting required, the hirer organises external audio/visual contractors Lighting Bridge No Control Room Yes Small control room to the rear of the main hall on the 1st level. Access from the foyer. Accessibility Yes Ramp to main hall/meeting rooms. Seating Yes 172-tiered seating units, 260 upholstered chairs Acoustics Yes Stage Yes 6x15m (90m2). Storage room and loading dock with large double doors off southern wing. Access to changing rooms from both wings. Backstage Yes 4 x Dressing room in basement level with paging, shower & toilet facilities. Bar Yes Licensed. Opens into main auditorium & supper rooms Catering No Commercial kitchen available for external caterers
¡ The primary theatre/production venue in Queenstown ¡ Key users of the auditorium include trade shows, dinners, theatre, productions, school groups, festivals, concerts, drama and dancing groups ¡ There is no in-house tech, all done externally ¡ Venue is available from 8am – Midnight. Peak usage is between 3pm-8pm
Figure 42 Queenstown Memorial Centre: Main Hall
Supper Room Area: 134 m2 approx. Condition: Very good ¡ A large, open flexible space separated with access to a commercial kitchen and bar. ¡ Views over lake Wakatipu rugby field. ¡ No audio/visual provided. ¡ Stacking doors can be opening to incorporate the foyer into the space. ¡ Often used for QLDC meetings.
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Figure 43 Queenstown Memorial Centre: Supper Room & Bar
Outside ¡ Good visibility & signage from the street ¡ Located adjacent the Wakatipu Rugby field (not available to be used as part of the venue) ¡ A notice board is located to the entrance of the foyer displaying community and upcoming events
Figure 44 Queenstown Memorial Centre: Exterior
Current Users The venue is primarily used for performing arts, dinners & banquets, conferences, tradeshows, and award evenings. The main community groups that use the facility include: ¡ Boomerang Bags ¡ Jigsaw Central Lakes ¡ Queenstown Performing Arts ¡ Chamber of Commerce Cultural Trust (Qpact) ¡ Winter Games ¡ QT School of Dance ¡ Japanese Society ¡ Wakatipu Conservatoire of ¡ Paragliding Club Classical Ballet ¡ Clubs NZ ¡ Anya Gorobets Dance School ¡ Cure Kids
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¡ Local Schools (Wakatipu, St ¡ QT Ballet School Josephs) ¡ Jazz Festival ¡ Czech & Slovac Club ¡ Queenstown Volunteer Fire ¡ Queenstown Resort College Brigade ¡ Banff Film Festival ¡ Catalyst Trust
Figure 45 Queenstown Memorial Centre: Floorplan
11. Queenstown Performing Arts Centre Address: 49/48 Stanley Street, Queenstown 9300 Date Visited: 16.04.2019
General Description Located in the CBD of Queenstown, in a converted classroom from the old high school that was built in the 1930/1940s. The Queenstown Performing Arts Centre (Qpact) comprises of 3 main dance studios that are in average condition.
Figure 46 Queenstown Performing Arts Centre: Exterior
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Key Info Year built/expanded: 1930/40’s Parking: No designated parking, Pay & Display parking areas adjacent. Total Area: 550 m2 Wifi: No Capacity: unknown Audio/Visual: Portable radios/stereos in Freestanding: Yes each of the dance studios Floors: One Lighting: Standard fluorescent lighting Security: None Legal: Owned by QLDC, operated by Fire Protection: Smoke alarm system the Queenstown Performing Arts Heating: Wall panel heaters Centre Trust (QPACT) Accessibility: There is ramped access to studio A only. Studio A ¡ 40 m2 with adjoining 37m2 flat stage area at once end. ¡ Accessible toilet within the stage area ¡ The stage space appears to be utilised as a storage area ¡ Double door loading access at rear of stage area Studio B ¡ 77 m2 approx. Small moveable stage available in sections Studio C ¡ 86 m2 approx.
Figure 47 Queenstown Performing Arts Centre: Studios
Studio A Studio B
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Studio C Each of the dance studio provides: ¡ Timber floors with no acoustic treatments ¡ Mirrors on one wall for dance tutoring ¡ Wall and panel heating on timers ¡ Standard lighting ¡ Open flexible space ¡ No seating ¡ There is a waiting/cloakroom and toilets accessed from Studio B & C. Overall condition of the facility is average. Current Users The venue is primarily used for dancing (jazz, hip-hop, tap dancing, contemporary dancing, ballet) yoga and singing. The main community groups that use the facility include: ¡ Ican Models ¡ Queenstown School of Dance ¡ Dance Works Queenstown ¡ The Singers Workshop ¡ Flame Entertainment
12. Skyline Events Centre Address: Brecon Street, Queenstown Date Visited: 17.04.2019
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General Description Located at the top of the gondola overlooking Queenstown the Skyline Events Centre offers four key spaces for events and functions. The Wakatipu room is a large open flexible space used for the likes of weddings and conferences, with the Stratosfare Restaurant offering catering facilities for galas, conferences and a variety of dinners. A small theatre space is used for occasional movie screenings and live performances and a directors’ boardroom is available for corporate meetings.
Key Info Year built/expanded: 1996. Fire Protection: Full alarm/sprinkler Redevelopment plans which are set to system double the size of the facility are due Heating: Central heating system to be completed in 2023 Parking: No designated parking Total Area: 1,300 m2 WiFi: Yes Capacity: 900 Audio/Visual: Basic PA System to Freestanding: Yes Wakatipu room. Full AV system to Floors: Two (Stair and Elevator access) theatre. Security: Full alarm system Lighting: Good quality halogen/LED lighting. If speciality lighting is required, this is provided externally by the hirer. Skyline Centre The facility is a large multi-use tourism facility that houses ticketing, merchandise sales, cafes, bars, restaurants, luge-ing, bungy, mountain biking. Access is via the gondola although there is a service access road for larger deliveries & set ups (not open to the public).
Figure 48 View from Skyline Centre
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Wakatipu Room Area: 312 m2 Condition: Very good Capacity: ¡ Cocktail = 400 ¡ Theatre = 400 ¡ Banquet = 240
WAKATIPU ROOM YES/NO NOTES Visual/Audio Yes Basic PA System only (microphone & speakers). If additional AV is required, the hirer organises external audio/visual contractors House Lighting Yes Very limited. If required, the hirer organises external audio/visual contractors Lighting Bridge No Control Room No Technicians set up in an available space within the room Accessibility Yes Accessible gondola and elevator access. Seating Yes 400 Seats available to be arranged in the space as appropriate for the function Acoustics No Stage No Arranged externally by the hirer if required Backstage No Bar Yes Catering Yes Catering - Stratosfare Restaurant
¡ Large open plan room that is primarily used for gala dinners and conferences. ¡ The space can be extended to include a café space and is serviced by a bar. ¡ The Wakatipu room is hired out approximately 200 times a year. ¡ The room has a variety of small outdoor balconies with seating. ¡ Can be divided into two separate spaces (Coronet Peak and Walter Peak) suitable for smaller groups or breakout areas.
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Figure 49 Skyline Centre: Wakatipu Room
Stratosfare Restaurant Area: 750m2 Condition: Very good Capacity: ¡ Dining = 220-430 ¡ Cocktail = 650 General: ¡ Used mainly for awards dinners ¡ Provides catering to the Wakatipu room ¡ Central bar with separate lounge area ¡ Spilt over 3 levels with stair access too bottom two levels only ¡ Rigging is provided on the ceiling for projector screens etc. All AV facilities provided externally and arranged by the hirer
Figure 50 Skyline Centre: Stratosfare Restaurant
Theatre Capacity: 77 Tiered seating (due to be replaced) Condition: Average ¡ A small theatre space with excellent audio/visual facilities (movie theatre like setup) with projection room. ¡ Used for the occasional movie screenings and magic show ¡ This facility is due for updating with new seating
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¡ Currently the facility is under utilised
Figure 51 Skyline Centre: Theatre
Directors Room Area: 60 m2 Condition: Very Good Capacity: Cocktail = 30 Theatre = 25 Cabaret = 18 ¡ The Director’s Room is a private function room ¡ Tea and coffee facilities available ¡ No AV facilities
Figure 52 Skyline Centre: Directors Room
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Figure 53 Skyline Centre: Floorplan
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13. Lakes District Museum Address: 49 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown Date Visited: 16.04.2019
General Description Housed in three historic buildings on the main street of Arrowtown, a 20-minute drive from Queenstown or 15 minutes from the Queenstown international airport. It is the home of the Lakes Museum, Gallery, Archives and Information Centre. The venue is incredibly busy with the gallery space being booked out 1 year in advance with each exhibition running for approximately 5 – 6 weeks. The Lakes District Museum has about 45,000 visitors to the museum a year and 15,000 visitors to the gallery space. 1. Type of institution occupying the building Museum, Gallery, Information Centre 2. Year built / year(s) renovated or expanded 1878/1950/1970’s/1990’s (Gallery in 1993) & 2000’s. 3. Is the building owned or rented by the institution? Owned by the Lakes Museum Trust 4. Is the institution the sole tenant/owner of the building? Sole tenant/user 5. Is the building located in an earthquake or earth movement-prone zone? Yes 6. Are all building structures freestanding? Yes 7. Describe the type and location of public activities that take place in the building (exhibitions, events, other): Art & History related exhibitions, recitals, art exhibitions, photography exhibitions, school exhibitions. 8. Is the building undergoing construction or renovation at this time? No 9. How many floors does the building have? 2, Stair access only 10. What is the total size (gross square footage) of the building? 2,000m2 approx. 11. Specify the size of public areas: permanent and temporary exhibition spaces; foyer; other public areas (cafes, libraries, classrooms) – include floor space and ceiling height 1,200m2 approx.
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Specify the size of back-of-house areas: admin/offices; kitchen(s); storage; plant/mechanics 650 m2 approx. 12. What is the total maximum occupancy of the building? 250 13. Indicate the layout of the exhibition space(s): One large room that is connected to the information centre/ foyer 14. Is there a modular wall partition/panel system available at the museum/gallery? Yes, supported at the floor only 15. Does the building occupier make routine inspections for rodent, insect and microorganism problems and how often? Yes, regularly 16. Describe how the exhibition galleries are managed during an exhibition with regard to routine lamp replacement, cleaning procedures and equipment maintenance: Director and board members 17. What is the maximum size crate the building’s shipping/receiving door can accommodate? Standard double doors (1500x2000mm approx.) 18. If there is no a shipping/receiving door or a raised dock, how does the building receive shipments? Describe loading area and indicate on a floor plan: No raised dock. Large deliveries are broken down on the street and wheeled in 19. Describe security measures in the shipping/receiving area and around the entire building (e.g. are there human guards, how many, what are their hours, is there an alarm system?) Building alarm with cameras and fire protected 20. Is there a secured, in-house storage area? Please provide dimensions Yes, 15m2 21. Is there a freight elevator (for multistory buildings) No 22. Is the building’s heating and cooling equipment in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including times when the building is closed to staff? Heating/cooling is on 24/7. There is no back up system 23. Describe heating system (i.e., convection, forced air, solar) Heatpumps, electric underfloor heating, diesel boiler. 24. Describe humidity control equipment None
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25. Describe cooling system Heatpump 26. Who monitors and services the environmental control systems? Contractors and staff 27. What type of lighting is utilized in the exhibition galleries/spaces? LED and Fluorescent 28. Describe the current fire protection system in the building and how it is activated Smoke and heat detectors – linked to monitoring company 29. Are there any adjacent spaces (garden, courtyard, etc.)? Provide detail: Small outdoor courtyard to the street frontage. Used by people that are visiting. 30. Is there dedicated parking? How many spaces are available? If there is a parking charge, provide the hourly/daily rate No. There are good amounts of street parking available (free)
Figure 54 Lakes District Museum: Exterior
Figure 55 Lakes District Museum: Gallery Space
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14. Queenstown Arts Centre Address: Cnr of Ballarat & Stanley Street, Queenstown 9300 Date Visited: 16.04.2019
General Description Housed in the old classrooms of the local high school on the corner of Ballarat and Stanley Streets the centre comprises the Cloakroom Gallery, 6 x Artist's Studios that are individually tenanted, and a large workroom for exhibitions and workshops/art classes. 1. Type of institution occupying the building Queenstown Arts Centre 2. Year built / year(s) renovated or expanded Late 1930s/1940s 3. Is the building owned or rented by the institution? Rented from the QLDC 4. Is the institution the sole tenant/owner of the building? Shared with the Wakatipu Pottery Club 5. Is the building located in an earthquake or earth movement-prone zone? Yes 6. Are all building structures freestanding? Yes 7. Describe the type and location of public activities that take place in the building (exhibitions, events, other): Exhibitions/events/workspaces/workshops/multimedia presentations 8. Is the building undergoing construction or renovation at this time? No 9. How many floors does the building have? One 10. What is the total size (gross square footage) of the building? 327 m2 11. Specify the size of public areas: permanent and temporary exhibition spaces; foyer; other public areas (cafes, libraries, classrooms) – include floor space and ceiling height Gallery – 48 m2 (12x4m) Workroom – 65 m2 (6.5x10m) 12. Specify the size of back-of-house areas: admin/offices; kitchen(s); storage; plant/mechanics
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2x Kitchens 2x Storage rooms 1x Admin office 13. What is the total maximum occupancy of the building? Unknown 14. Indicate the layout of the exhibition space(s): Open plan, medium sized room that can be connected to the workroom by opening a large sliding door. 15. Is there a modular wall partition/panel system available at the museum/gallery? Yes, Screens on wheels, supported at floor and ceiling 16. Does the building occupier make routine inspections for rodent, insect and microorganism problems and how often? Yes 17. Describe how the exhibition galleries are managed during an exhibition with regard to routine lamp replacement, cleaning procedures and equipment maintenance: The gallery curator manages the exhibition and the facility is cleaned weekly 18. What is the maximum size crate the building’s shipping/receiving door can accommodate? Single door (750mm x 2000mm) 19. If there is no a shipping/receiving door or a raised dock, how does the building receive shipments? Describe loading area and indicate on a floor plan: No, double doors via the corridor 20. Describe security measures in the shipping/receiving area and around the entire building No security system 21. Is there a secured, in-house storage area? Please provide dimensions (floor space and ceiling height) Storage room, 2.5x2m 22. Is there a freight elevator (for multistory buildings) N/A 23. Is the building’s heating and cooling equipment in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including times when the building is closed to staff? No, heating for each of the room is individual wall heaters. Turned on and off when required 24. Describe heating system (i.e., convection, forced air, solar) Convection
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25. Describe humidity control equipment None 26. Describe cooling system None 27. Who monitors and services the environmental control systems? Staff & Committee members (not for profit) 28. What type of lighting is utilized in the exhibition galleries/spaces? (Mark all that are appropriate.) Halogen & LED 29. Describe the current fire protection system in the building and how it is activated Fire alarms 30. Are there any adjacent spaces (garden, courtyard, etc.)? Provide detail: None 31. Is there dedicated parking? No, multiple pay and display parking areas adjacent to the facility ($2 per hour 8am-6pm weekdays)
General ¡ The size of the gallery (48m2) restricts the ability to hosts larger exhibitions ¡ The cloakroom gallery offers a 3-4 week exhibition period ¡ The corridor has become well utilised as a secondary exhibition space (for local artist in particular) ¡ Main exhibitors include painters, sculptors, installation, jewelers, model makers, and textile artists ¡ The individual studios are always occupied and there is a waiting list for a studio space to become available ¡ The workroom is very popular and is used for art classes, workshops and rehearsals for performing arts groups ¡ WiFi is available across the facility Wakatipu Potters Group Space (located in the Queenstown Arts Centre) Area: 47 m2 Condition: Average ¡ Located in the same building as the Queenstown Art Centre but is operated under a separate lease agreement with the QLDC ¡ The club currently has 50 members and have outgrown the space ¡ Heating is via a heatpump and lighting is standard fluorescent tube lighting
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¡ No loading facilities for deliveries of clay are provided ¡ The kiln is located in a separate room (10m2) and is also used for storage ¡ Shared toilet and kitchen facilities with the Queenstown Arts Centre
Figure 56 Queenstown Arts Centre: Exterior
Figure 57 Queenstown Arts Centre: Gallery Spaces
Figure 58 Queenstown Arts Centre: Wakatipu Potters Group Space
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Figure 59 Queenstown Arts Centre: Workshop Room
Figure 60 Queenstown Arts Centre: Floorplan
15. Wanaka Arts Centre Address: Dunmore St, Wanaka 9305 Date Visited: 12.04.2019
General Description The Wanaka Arts Centre (WAC) is located in the Wanaka CBD in a converted youth hostel building and appears largely in original condition. A small entrance foyer leads to a central corridor that provides access to the 12 studio rooms, shared toilet facilities and a larger main room used for workshops, tutoring and meetings. The overall condition of the facility is average. 1. Type of institution occupying the building Wanaka Arts Centre 2. Year built / year(s) renovated or expanded Unknown 3. Is the building owned or rented by the institution? Rented (2 year renewable lease)
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4. Is the institution the sole tenant/owner of the building? Sole tenant/user 5. Is the building located in an earthquake or earth movement-prone zone? Yes 6. Are all building structures freestanding? Yes 7. Describe the type and location of public activities that take place in the building (exhibitions, events, other): Exhibitions/events/workspaces/workshops/recitals/ photography 8. Is the building undergoing construction or renovation at this time? No 9. How many floors does the building have? One with basement studio (level access to lower parking area, no internal access). Currently being rented by a potters group. 10. What is the total size (gross square footage) of the building? 310 m2 approx. 11. Specify the size of public areas: permanent and temporary exhibition spaces; foyer; other public areas (cafes, libraries, classrooms) 25 m2 approx. The main room is available for hire, this is a modest space with small kitchenette. This space is ideal for workshops, meetings and tutoring. Due to the size and lighting it is not ideal for exhibitions. Specify the size of back-of-house areas: admin/offices; kitchen(s); storage; plant/mechanics N/A 12. What is the total maximum occupancy of the building? Unknown 13. Indicate the layout of the exhibition space(s): One large room with a small kitchenette and storage cupboards. Poor lighting and low ceiling heights restrict art exhibitions 14. Is there a modular wall partition/panel system available at the museum/gallery? No 15. Does the building occupier make routine inspections for rodent, insect and microorganism problems and how often? Yes, regularly 16. Describe how the exhibition galleries are managed during an exhibition with regard to routine lamp replacement, cleaning procedures and equipment maintenance:
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The Admin Manager organizes and manages any art exhibitions on site. The common spaces of the facility are cleaned weekly by an external cleaning company. 17. What is the maximum size crate the building’s shipping/receiving door can accommodate? Standard double doors (1,500x2,000 mm approx.) 18. If there is no a shipping/receiving door or a raised dock, how does the building receive shipments? Describe loading area and indicate on a floor plan: No raised dock. Deliveries arrive via the double doors to the entrance foyer 19. Describe security measures in the shipping/receiving area and around the entire building (e.g. are there human guards, how many, what are their hours, is there an alarm system?) None 20. Is there a secured, in-house storage area? Please provide dimensions No 21. Is there a freight elevator (for multistory buildings) No 22. Is the building’s heating and cooling equipment in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including times when the building is closed to staff? Wall heaters (on timers) to the communal spaces. Studio heaters are controlled independently by the user. 23. Describe heating system (i.e., convection, forced air, solar) Standard wall convection heaters 24. Describe humidity control equipment None 25. Describe cooling system None 26. Who monitors and services the environmental control systems? The Administrating Manager 27. What type of lighting is utilized in the exhibition galleries/spaces? Standard domestic incandescent lighting. This can be upgraded by the tenant of the individual studios if desired. 28. Describe the current fire protection system in the building and how it is activated Fire alarms and sprinklers system (managed by the building manager – APL) 29. Are there any adjacent spaces (garden, courtyard, etc.)? Provide detail: Small lawn area with mature trees. Has been used for art exhibitions, workshops, classes etc
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30. Is there dedicated parking? How many spaces are available? If there is a parking charge, provide the hourly/daily rate 11 spaces available Studios ¡ 12 Studios in total. Two different sizes available 3x2.6m or 3x3m. ¡ Each studio comes with standard incandescent lighting, a sink and storage cupboard ¡ Studios are in high demand with a waiting list for any available spaces ¡ Wifi is available (additional cost) ¡ Each studio must be occupied for a minimum of 10-12 hours a week ¡ Access is 24/7 but tenants are encouraged to use the studios between 8am-10pm Current tenants include ¡ Pottery ¡ Visual Artists ¡ Printers ¡ Sculptors ¡ Embroiderers ¡ Musicians & Music teachers Other: ¡ Dance groups are not currently catered for. Arts centre refer these groups to use the local scout den ¡ There is a piano available for booking which is well used. This resource is used by people for rehearsals, exam prep, etc ¡ Long term development of the building is hugely holding them back (2-year renewal lease a huge constraint).
Figure 61 Wanaka Arts Centre: Exterior
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Figure 62 Wanaka Arts Centre: Main Room
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