Eastern Precinct Community Facilities
Council is developing designs for three new community facilities to be built within the Eastern Precinct of the Maitland Local Government Area.
The new facilities will be in Tenambit, on the site of the existing community hall, in Thornton, on the site of the Pat Hughes Community Centre and Thornton Library, and the third will be in Chisholm on Heritage Drive.
The facilities will cater for the growing population in these areas and provide updated, multi purpose facilities that meet the needs of each community. The Thornton facility will include a new library in addition to a multi function community hub space.
As part of developing the designs, Council seeked to better understand what facilities, services and functions the community would like to see in these spaces.
The community will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the designs for each community facility before it progresses to construction.
New facility locations
Tenambit
The Tenambit Community Hall located at Tyrell Street, Tenambit was built in 1960 and is now too small to service the current population.
Council wants to build a new, larger facility that is adaptable to a variety of community uses.
Thornton
The new community facility at Thornton will incorporate a multi purpose community hub space as well as a new Thornton Library on Taylor Avenue.
The existing library was built in 1998 and at 275 square metres is less than a quarter of the size needed for the population. It has also not been upgraded since it was constructed.
The Pat Hughes Community Centre adjoins Thornton Library and was built in 1983. It has a medium sized community hall catering for 160-plus people plus offices and amenities.
Although the facility is large enough for the wide range of bookings it receives, it doesn't meet the needs of the community.
Chisholm
Chisholm is a new urban release area and does not have an existing community facility.
Council is proposing to locate the new community facility on Heritage Drive, Chisholm, in the vicinity of a completed park with playground and picnic facilities.
The facility will support a range of local level activities.
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Have Your Say
Online survey
Three online surveys were open to residents to provide their input and ideas into the concept designs for each of the three facilities. More than 309 survey responses were received.
The surveys closed on 9 March 2022.
Ideas wall
People were also encouraged to submit suggestions and photos of things they would like to see as part of the community facilities via an online ideas wall.
The ideas wall closed on 9 March 2022.
In person
Council staff met with community members to listen to and record ideas at three pop up stalls in Tenambit and Thornton in early March 2022. Due to wet weather, the Chisholm pop up was relocated to Pat Hughes Community Centre in Thornton.
*Competitions terms and conditions
1. To be eligible to enter the competition, entrants must complete at least one of the Eastern Precinct Community Facilities surveys for Tenambit, Thornton and/or Chisholm.
2. Employees and Councillors of Maitland City Council and Spectrum Comms and their immediate families are not eligible to enter the draw.
3. Entrants must provide their contact details, including name and email or phone, to receive the prize.
4. Only one (1) entry to the competition per person will be accepted.
5. Entries across all three (3) surveys will be combined and duplicate entries will be removed.
6. This competition will have five (5) randomly selected winners. All entrants will be entered into an automated system which will select five (5) names at random.
7. Up to five (5) valid entries, as determined by Council Officers, will receive a prize.
8. The randomly selected winners will be awarded one (1) $50 pre-paid Visa card each.
9. The prize winners will be notified via email or phone by 30 March 2022.
Ideas wall
You can also submit suggestions and photos of things you would like to see as part of the community facilities via an online ideas wall.
You can also text your idea to 0439 307 687 and we’ll put it on the wall for you. In your text, please include if your idea is for Tenambit, Thornton, Chisholm or all three.
The ideas wall closes on 9 March 2022.
In person
Council staff will be available at Tenambit, Thornton and Chisholm to listen and record your ideas. Come visit us at the following opportunities:
Wednesday 2 March, 3.00pm - 5.00pm on the grounds of Tenambit Community Hall, Tyrell Street Tenambit.
Thursday 3 March, 3.00pm - 5.00pm at Thornton Library, Taylor Avenue, Thornton.
- Saturday 5 March, 9.00am - 12.00pm at Whitewater Park, Whitewater Street, Chisholm.
Interviews
We will be reaching out to local service providers to discuss their needs and how they may be able to use the new community facilities. If you’d like to organise a phone or online interview, please call Katherine Simmons on 0458 836 634
February 2022
Online survey and Ideas Wall open
March 2022
Pop up stall, Tenambit Shopping Village from 3.00pm - 5.00pm
March 2022
Pop up stall, Thornton Library from 3.00pm - 5.00pm
March 2022
Pop up stall, Pat Hughes Community Hall, Thornton from 9.00am -12.00pm
March 2022
Online survey and ideas wall close
Late 2022
Concept design consultation – further details to be advised
*Competition terms and conditions
- To be eligible to enter the competition, entrants must complete at least one of the Eastern Precinct Community Facilities surveys for Tenambit, Thornton and/or Chisholm.
- Employees and Councillors of Maitland City Council and Spectrum Comms and their immediate families are not eligible to enter the draw.
- Entrants must provide their contact details, including name and email or phone, to receive the prize.
- Only one (1) entry to the competition per person will be accepted.
- Entries across all three (3) surveys will be combined and duplicate entries will be removed.
- This competition will have five (5) randomly selected winners. All entrants will be entered into an automated system which will select five (5) names at random.
- Up to five (5) valid entries, as determined by Council Officers, will receive a prize.
- The randomly selected winners will be awarded one (1) $50 prepaid Visa card each.
- The prize winners will be notified via email or phone by 30 March 2022.
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