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Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre

Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre

Location: Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre, Waverley Park, Bondi Road, Bondi Junction, NSW.

How to book: To book a room at the Recreation Centre either email your request to venuehire@waverley.nsw.gov.au or telephone 9083 8300.

Public transport options: The 380, 381 and 333 bus routes drop off on Bondi Road in front of the centre. The centre is a five minute walk from the Bondi Junction interchange.

Parking: There is limited on street parking around the perimeter of Waverley Park.

Indoor Sports Court

COVID-19 Capacity: 100

Dimensions:. Full hall - 34m x 26m, actual court size - 30m x 15m.

Equipment: Use of soccer goals, basketball hoops, netball posts, volleyball net, table tennis equipment and 50 chairs. Various sports balls are also available for hire.

Available hours: Monday to Sunday 7am to 10pm.

Suitable uses: Indoor court based sport, plus table tennis and children’s multi sport activities.

Access information: Key-less entry system, hirers will be issued with access codes at time of booking.

Disabled access? Yes.

How much does it cost:

Type of booking	Hire Fee	Security Bond	Cleaning Fee
Standard rate
Peak 5.00pm-close weekdays and all day on weekends	$79 per hour	N/A	N/A
Off peak 7.00am-5.00pm weekdays	$68.70 per hour	N/A	N/A
Sports clubs, community sports organisations and schools
Peak 5.00pm-close weekdays and all day on weekends	$65.10 per hour	N/A	N/A
Off peak 7.00am-5.00pm weekdays	$52.30 per hour	N/A	N/A

Hire of sports balls, equipment etc	$5 to $30 per hour	$20	N/A

Community Room

COVID-19 Capacity: 45

Dimensions: 15m x 12m

Equipment and facilities: 45 chairs, 20 trestle tables (1.8m x 75cm x 73cm), projector, projector screen, lectern, wireless microphone, microphone stand, laptop connectivity, iPod connectivity.

Commercial Kitchen - The Community room has a large adjoining commercial sized kitchen hireable at an additional cost. The kitchen comes equipped with a large gas oven, microwave, pie warmer, dishwasher, large double fridge and an ice making machine.

Available hours: Monday to Thursday 7am to 10pm. Friday Sunday 7am to 12am.

Suitable uses: Formal dinners, low impact exercise classes, meetings and training seminars.

NB: Dancing is not permitted in this carpeted room unless a dance-floor is provided by the hirer and is approved by Council staff.

Access information: Key-less entry system. Hirers will be issued with an access code before the use of the venue.

Disabled access? Yes

How much does it cost:

Type of booking	Hire Fee	Security Bond	Cleaning Fee
Standard rate
Peak 5.00pm-9.30pm weekdays and all day on weekends	$52.30 per hour	$0- $500	N/A
Off peak 7.00am-5.00pm weekdays	$42.10 per hour	$0- $500	N/A
Community / Not for profit groups
Peak 5.00pm-9.30pm weekdays and all day on weekends	$26.15 per hour	$0- $500	N/A
Off peak 7.00am-5.00pm weekdays	$21.05 per hour	$0- $500	N/A
Private functions (minimum 4hr bookings)
Half day (4 hours)	$379.60 per half-day	$500	$60
Full day (8 hours)	$759.20 per day	$500	$60
Additional hours	$102 per hour	$500	$60
Community Room Kitchen
Standard rate	$75.90
Community/ Not for Profit rate	$37.95

Registered Not for Profit groups 50% discount on private function rates
Commercial functions / events additional 50% premium on private function rates
Additional charges apply for hire of AV equipment. Please call 9083 8300 to inquire to discuss your requirements and to receive a quote.

Club Room

COVID-19 Capacity: 10

Dimensions: 8m x 5m

Equipment and facilities: 2 trestle tables (1.8m x .75m), 10 chairs and a small whiteboard.

Available hours: Monday to Friday 7am to 10pm.

Suitable uses: Meetings, small training sessions and low impact exercise classes.

Access information: For out of hours access, a key can be collected from the Recreation Centre office during office hours 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon to Fri.

Disabled access? Yes

How much does it cost:

Type of booking	Hire Fee	Security Bond	Cleaning Fee
Standard rate	$37 per hour	N/A	N/A
Community/Not for profit groups	$18.50 per hour	N/A	N/A
Licenced Sports Club Day Rate	$60 per day	N/A	N/A

Quick links

Need more information?Phone: 9083 8300

venuehire@waverley.nsw.gov.au

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