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That included the fact that on 16 March 2021, Council granted since it was first built in 1937, and the second pavilion was
them the extension to continue trading until 28 February 2022, constructed only 20 years ago in 2002.
only paying nominal rent.
Council undertook a heritage assessment of the site in late 2018,
“Council had agreed with you to suspend any public release of revised in February 2021, with the findings showing that very
information relating to the conclusion of your operations and little of the original pavilion building had survived over time.
future use of the site until early 2022,” he wrote.
The original external staircase to the west of the Pavilions
“This was to enable you to continue trading (at nominal rent is of high significance, being in almost original condition,
only) unaffected and retain staff over the Christmas period. with its inclusion on the heritage register recommended for
Suttons Beach “We simply cannot grant any further extensions due to the
consideration.
deteriorating condition of the building. To do so would be an The Suttons Beach pavilions are currently privately leased. The
Pavilions Safety abrogation of our fundamental and legal responsibility to current tenants took over the business in 2017 and have been
operating a bar, restaurant and function centre. In February
ensure the safety of our communities.
2021, Council notified the current tenant that their lease would
Issues - Reports “In addition, the very high maintenance/replacement costs not be renewed upon expiry. Following a request from the
of the buildings do not make the current pavilion structures a tenant, Council extended their current lease from November
viable asset for Council to maintain.
2021 to February 2022. Council will not extend or renew the
Made Public “I can assure you the decision to proceed towards demolition lease beyond this agreed end date.

To read the engineering and heritage reports visit: https://
has not been taken lightly.
yoursay.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/suttons-beach-public-space
“Council commissioned independent consultants to undertake
inspections and advise on the outcome of these inspections.
These investigations found extensive building defects, design
and construction legacies, deteriorating buildings, with concrete
elements to the Suttons Beach Pavilion nearing their end of their
life leading to major safety concerns of the buildings.”

The main Suttons Beach pavilion, used originally as change
rooms and a kiosk for beach-goers, has been altered significantly

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