Northern Rivers bowling club plans new family-friendly terrace and bar
The work, which will be done in two stages, will cost more than half a million dollars and aims to create a relaxed place for families.
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A major revamp is on the cards for the Evans Head Bowling Club.
A development application has been lodged with Richmond Valley Council, and it will go on public exhibition from July 2.
The works, estimated to cost around $578,000, will be done in two stages.
According to the report by David Raby Architects, the first stage is for a new bar and terrace area.
“In the land of the great outdoors, the club’s proposed Sunset Terrace will become an area to encourage members with young families to be dine and entertained in comfort with interaction with Beechies waterslides and inflatables for the kids, or direct access to the interior children’s playscape,” the report states.
“In blurring the line between interior and exterior, the new terrace and bar will achieve more open and relaxed feel to the clubhouse, providing an amazing combination of meeting places.
“No matter what your taste or tipple, this club will now have a joint to cater for your every whim.”
Stage two would be the new kitchen upgrade.
This would allow for the installation of an efficient, commercial kitchen to support the Sunset Terrace.
“This development, creating spaces for a diversity of demographics and distinct zones for relaxing, dining, entertaining and private functions, will allow the Evans Head Bowling Club to be more competitive within the region and cement its position as a community hub with venues and amenities that are stylish and comfortable,” the report states.
“The bowling club, like any other Evans Head leisure and hospitality venue, must continue to evolve and reflect the needs of its local community.”
The development application for renovations at the bowling club comes just months after another Evans Head venue, the Hotel Illawong, sold to new owners.
Pub Brokers and Advisory negotiated the sale of the Illawong to the Laundy Group, which also recently bought The Lennox Hotel in Lennox Head.
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