A new Community Hub for Henley Beach
The Henley Beach Library and the Henley and Grange Community Centre services are well used and much loved by our community.
We are embarking on an exciting new project to co-locate the two facilities together to form a new community hub offering library and community centre services. The Town Hall building will remain and a new building will be built alongside it and together they will become the new community hub.
Phase 1 Stakeholder Engagement
Throughout October and November 2021 Council met with key stakeholders of both facilities to inform the development of a concept plan.
we asked the community:
- What you see as the big opportunities in co-locating the library and community centre together?
- What does Henley mean to you?
A report on the outcomes of the stakeholder engagement and the work by JPE architects is available here.
Phase 2 Community Engagement
A second phase of community engagement will take place in early 2022 and we will be seeking our community's feedback on the concept design. You can share your ideas on how we can share this information with the community here.
You can read further details about our vision for the project, background on the current buildings and services, what we've heard from previous community engagements, and how to get involved on this page.
How you can get involved
To develop the concept design we would like to work with local residents, library members, community group participants, community activity coordinators and people of all ages from 8 to 80 and beyond!
- Have a read of the project information.
- Let us know how you would like to be engaged in Phase 2 when we have the concept design to share with you in early 2022.
- If you are a young person in primary school or high school, we invite you to sketch, draw and paint your ideas of what activities you like to see on offer in this community space.
Co-locating
Co-locating the two services together provides a range of opportunities for our community:
Background Information
Background Information
What community have told us
What community have told us
We've been chatting with our community about several different concepts for the library and community centre since 2009. The most recent engagement was in 2018.
Here are some of the things you value and would like to see.
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A combined hub
A central hub or a community meeting point is a good idea. The space should cater for all ages, cultural and interest groups.
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Heritage and history
The heritage value of the Henley Town Hall is important. It has always played an important role in the community and is a feature of Henley Beach.
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Atmosphere
The current spaces are welcoming and friendly.
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Children's activities
The Children's activities including story time are very popular.
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Walkability
People would like to see better pedestrian access from Seaview Road. This would link the building to other places such as Henley Square and Coast Park.
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Parking
Some say it's easy to park with a dedicated car park. Others have said the parking is used by people not visiting the library or the community centre and can sometimes be difficult.
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Operating hours
People have suggested extending opening hours and offering programs at different times so they suit a wide range of people in the community.
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What should a new space offer?
People have suggested the following activities at a new community hub:
- Better technology
- A café or central kitchen
- Arts hub
- Entrepreneurs/start up services
- Green space
- Promote local artists, writers and crafters
- More meeting rooms
- Tourist information
Your Ideas
We are after your thoughts, stories and photos on the following:
1. What do you see as the big opportunities in creating a Henley community Hub?
2. What does Henley mean to you? Share a story or a photo about what Henley Beach means to you.
All the ideas shared here will inform the architects as they develop up a concept design.
Post your ideas below, it should take about 5 minutes of your time.
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If you have a question, or something specific you would like to chat to us about, use the 'Ask a question?' box below or speak to staff at Henley Library or Henley Community Centre.
