Council Facilities for Hire
All Council owned facilities are available for hiring by the public, but must meet current maximum density limits and COVID-19 safety plans
Dorset Council facilities for hire include Community Halls and Recreation Venues.
Council have the following facilities available around Dorset for hire:
- Branxholm Recreation Ground
- Bridport Hall
- Bridport Multi Function Centre @ Recreation Ground
- Bridport Recreation Ground
- Bridport Village Green
- Derby Hall
- Scottsdale Pool Meeting Room
- Northeast Park
- Nugget Sellers Pavilion
- Scott Centre
- Scottsdale Netball Courts
- Scottsdale Stadium (Stadium Floor Management Information)
- Scottsdale Swimming Pool
- Rotary Stall Van
- Winnaleah Community Centre @ Recreation Ground
- Winnaleah Hall
The following buildings are Council owned, but bookings are made via Hall Caretakers - please contact Council for information on who to contact:
- Pioneer Hall
- Branxholm Hall
- Legerwood Hall
- Springfield Hall
- Gladstone Hall
- North Scottsdale Hall
- Ringarooma Hall
To hire a Council facility, an Application for Facility Hire Form must be completed and returned to the Council Office at 3 Ellenor Street, Scottsdale (PO Box 21, Scottsdale, TASMANIA 7260) or via email dorset@dorset.tas.gov.au
In addition to standard hiring processes listed above, the following documents must be completed during the COVID-19 Pandemic:
COVID-19 Facility Hire Agreement
COVID-19 Facility Cleaning Checklist
It is also recommended that you call Council's friendly Customer Service Team to discuss your booking on 03 6352 6500.
During the 2017/18 financial year, Council decided to remove fees for the use of community halls and facilities when being used for community purposes, and that the entry fees into the Scottsdale and Branxholm swimming pools be removed. The waiving of hire fees has continued into the 2019/20 financial year due to Council's strong financial position, along with no increase in fees since the 2015/16 financial year (excluding the Bridport Seaside Caravan Park and statutory fees). Council's 2020/21 Fees and Charges Schedule is available here.
For assistance in completing these forms, or for further information including availability, contact the Council Office on 03 6352 6500.