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Baw Baw Shire Council closes Warragul Exhibition Hall for safety, awaiting engineer's report on next steps

Baw Baw Shire Council closed Warragul Exhibition Hall for safety, following expert advice. The facility is under review, with bookings canceled, and safety measures, including bracing and fencing, being implemented.

By news@gippsland - 12th December 2024 - Back to News

Following expert advice, Baw Baw Shire Council yesterday closed Exhibition Hall in Warragul and is awaiting an engineers report to determine the next steps for this facility. Council was actively seeking advice regarding this venue, and it was declared that parts of this building were compromised and posed a hazard. Public health and safety is one of council's key priorities, so the advice to immediately close the facility was promptly followed.

Baw Baw Shire Council closed Warragul Exhibition Hall for safety, following expert advice on building hazards, awaiting an engineer's report for next steps

Hall bookings cancelled

Council has reached out to all hirers with bookings in 2025 and all future bookings at the site have been cancelled until further notice. Council is also working with the operators of a playgroup, which runs out of Exhibition Hall, to support their ongoing operation.

Council is taking proactive steps to ensure the site remains safe for the community by implementing measures such as bracing and securing the structure. Temporary fencing has also been installed to prevent unauthorised access while these safety measures are in place.

Pictures from Warragul Exhibition Hall Instagram page.

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