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Harvard Community Lounge

Situated at Corsair Drive on Wigram Green, this centre comprises a large room with a separate kitchen and a bar area, outside courtyard and a large park and playground adjacent. Ideal for social functions, seminars and community meetings.

Contact us online or call 03 941 8999 to book the Harvard Community Lounge.

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Capacity

  • Standing 150
  • Seated 100

Access

  • Wheelchair access
  • On-street parking available

The below pricing is valid until 30 September 2021:

  • $15.60 per hour community group, committee meetings.
  • $32.10 per hour self-employed tutor.
  • $53.60 per hour private social functions.
  • $101.80 per hour commercial events, seminars and corporate events.
  • $52.00 per hour community events and fundraisers.
  • $270.30 on a Friday or Saturday evening social booking (6pm to midnight only), outside these times the hourly rate applies.
  • $75.00 security charge to ensure that the facility has been left fit for purpose.
  • $153.00 cleaning charge will be invoiced to the hirer if the venue is not left fit for purpose. Additional cleaning charges may apply if required.

Main room

  • Two heat pumps
  • 80 chairs (stackable)
  • 15 trestle tables

Kitchen

  • Microwave oven
  • Two fridges (one in kitchen and one behind bar area)
  • Standard oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Zip water heater
  • Hirers are required to supply their own crockery, cutlery, tea towels, wash-up cloths, rubbish bags and cleaning liquids
  • Cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaner, broom, mop and bucket) are available

Conditions of hire

Health and safety

  • As part of the rental agreement, you accept legal responsibility to meet evacuation plans, health and safety responsibilities and to act as the facility warden.
  • All users are required to complete a pre-use form. These must then be signed, dated and left in the dropbox in the foyer of the centre.

Alcohol

  • The consumption of alcohol is permitted in this facility.
  • In general, bringing your own alcohol (BYO) is permitted at private functions such as weddings or birthdays.
  • A special alcohol licence may be required if alcohol is part of your event, or if you are selling alcohol. Find out more about special alcohol licencing for events. Applications for special licences must be made with the alcohol licencing team at least 20 working days before the date of your event.
  • Regardless of whether your event requires a special licence or not you still have the responsibility to ensure that you are providing a safe drinking environment at your event. Please read host responsibility guidelines and tips.