Venue hire fees - payments - high risk activities
The information on this page relates to fees, payments and high risk activities at the following Community Centres: Apex Park Facility, Cowandilla Community Room, Lockleys Community Room, Lockleys Oval Sporting Facility, Plympton Community Centre, Thebarton Community Centre, Weigall Oval Sporting Facility.
Venue fees / payments / high risk activities
The following information relates to the Community Centres: Apex Park Facility, Cowandilla Community Room, Lockleys Community Room, Lockleys Oval Sporting Facility, Plympton Community Centre, Thebarton Community Centre, Weigall Oval Sporting Facility.
How much will hiring cost?
There are a range of different prices for our venues. Please refer to the venue Schedule B document for fees and charges.
How much do I need to pay upfront?
There is no upfront payment required when submitting a booking application. You are required to pay 50 per cent of the total hire fee once your booking is approved and you receive your invoice.
How can I pay for my booking?
In most cases you will receive a venue invoice via post-mail. Instructions are on the invoice for how to complete a payment.
When is the remaining 50 per cent of my fees due?
You should settle your total account 14 days out from the event date.
Do I have to pay a bond?
Only for activities classified to be 'high risk'. To assess your activity risk before placing a booking request, speak with Community Centres staff directly - phone 8416 6333 or email info@wtcc.sa.gov.au.
Can I change how you pay back my bond?
Please email csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au to update details.
Information cannot be taken over the phone or in person - it must come in writing.
How will I know if my activity is classified as high risk?
Each booking request is assessed individually for risk. If your booking request is accepted, a confirmation email from staff will confirm if your activity is classified as high risk. To assess your activity risk before placing a booking request, speak with Community Centres staff directly - phone 8416 6333 or email info@wtcc.sa.gov.au.
What activity types are classified as high risk?
Each booking request is assessed individually for risk. As a guide, activities such as those listed below are generally classified as high risk:
- Birthday parties that include 15th - 22nd age range
- Large activities / events with over 150 guests
- Pre-wedding activities such as 'hens' or bucks' events
- Activities that are open to public attendance
- Activities with a higher attendance ratio of minors to adults
To assess your activity risk before placing a booking request, speak with Community Centres staff directly - phone 8416 6333 or email info@wtcc.sa.gov.au.
What else is required if my activity is classified as high risk?
Activities classified as high risk are required to:
- Complete and return the relevant Schedule D form
- Pay a refundable bond of $1000
- Engage a professional security service to provide crowd control for the duration of the activity and supply the required documentation.
What documentation does Council require from the professional security service?
- A copy of your booking confirmation for security service, including receipt of payment for the date, time and location of your activity
- A copy of the security service public liability insurance documentation to a minimum of $20m
- A copy of the security service current licencing documents to provide crowd control or the relevant security provisions
The above documentation will be required to be submitted to Council for review at least 14 days prior to your activity date.
Can I use any security guard or service?
You will need to engage a professional security service. Look for a reputable business or service provider who can supply the following documentation:
- A copy of your booking confirmation for security service, including receipt of payment for the date, time and location of your activity
- A copy of the security service public liability insurance documentation to a minimum of $20m
- A copy of the security service current licencing documents to provide crowd control or the relevant security provisions
The above documentation will be required to be submitted to Council for review at least 14 days prior to your activity date.
How much will a professional security service cost?
Professional security services are independent providers and prices will vary.
A guest attending my activity is a licensed security guard, is that enough?
No. You will need to engage a professional security service, not an individual with a security license.
How many security guards will I need to have during my activity?
The security service you select will base the number of guards deployed around their risk profile of your activity. The service provider may ask you questions about your activity to build your risk profile - attendance numbers, type of activity, time of your event or if alcohol will be consumed.
Can you provide a general guide to costs for security guards?
As professional security services are independent providers, prices vary for each company. Look for a reputable business or service provider and contact them directly for a quote.