We were pleased to be included along with other interested parties in the recent community consultation meeting and put forward our ideas.

As the matter has now been raised in the press, we wish to put the following points to the wider public for consideration.

1. Goondiwindi’s Community Centre is already very successfully established at its present site.

2. A theatre addition to this site would greatly enhance the facilities already in place.

3. The existing bar and foyer area would be used in conjunction with a theatre event.

4. The kitchen facilities can be utilised as part of a theatre event for a dinner or supper on site, something which is a proven attraction for our theatre audiences.

5. Public toilet facilities already exist.

6. Parking is provided

7. Performing Arts has the existing facility of two huge and convenient storage rooms for props and costume, also easily accessed by schools upon request.

8. The multiple hall and stage areas would be an asset to community events such as the Goondiwindi Apex Eisteddfod, Gourmet in Gundy, school functions, and revenue-raising large events such as conferences.

9. The theatre courses at Goondiwindi State High School can easily access a Community Centre Theatre with little interference in daily routine.

10. A well-equipped theatre with state-of-the-art lighting and sound could be used for technical courses run by the GTT which is just across the road.

11. A theatre at the Community Centre can more adequately cater for the future with greater seating capacity possible than at the Civic which would be limited to around 200.

12. A theatre shared with a Cinema is a nightmare in the making for all involved as rehearsals and performances are at night and over weekends.

13. Theatre performances no longer always utilise a hall with a stage. A new theatre design at the Community Centre could be more creative and less restricted than at the Civic.