Due to a number of structural failures within the Patrick English Pavilion in Malanda, Tablelands Regional Council is now considering the future of the facility due to safety concerns and potential cost. The Pavilion situated at the Malanda Showgrounds has reached an ‘end-of-economic-life’ point as a usable community facility for TRC. See the ‘Document Library’ tab for engineering inspection reports.
Malanda is recognised as a key commercial, social and communal hub for the Atherton Tablelands and considering the current use of the Malanda Showgrounds precinct by a number of community and sporting groups, TRC acknowledges the need for a facility that caters for all those who currently run and attend events there, as well as those who could use it in the future.
TRC is working closely with all current regular users including the Malanda Show Society and Malanda Lions Club. We also want to hear from all those with an interest in how to service a developing Malanda township and district and how we can best cater for a growing community while at the same time recognising our valuable heritage.
Please see the ‘Background’ tab for more information on the building and broader planning for the region.
The survey period has now closed. A big thank you to everyone who provided a response, this information was included in a report to Council at the September Ordinary Council Meeting at which a resolution was passed to deconstruct the pavilion and begin consultation on what a new building will look like.
