Originally opened in 1885 as the two-storey School of Arts, the Bowral Memorial Hall was last updated in 1960s when the building was extended into a performing arts hall. 

The refurbishment will meet the needs of the local arts community, with a focus on providing a concert hall with excellent acoustics and modern facilities.

Main works include:

• Acoustic improvements – raising the ceiling, improving ceiling shape and ceiling material, creation of reflective surfaces around the performance area, better auditorium wall surfaces.
• Greater audience comfort – more foyer space (the interior of the School of Arts section will be restored as the main entry to the Hall), a cloakroom, bar, upgraded toilets, improved seating (with an option to use tiered seating when appropriate), heating and cooling and overall a more welcoming Hall that creates a sense of occasion.
• Structural improvements – structural issues with the floor and ceiling/roof will be addressed and there will be all new plumbing, electrical and hydraulics.
• Office space – will be created on the first floor for management.

JN has engineering expertise in a range of arts and leisure facilities throughout NSW, including Sydney’s Barangaroo Cutaway, The Manning Entertainment Centre at Taree and the updated Sutherland Entertainment Centre (now known as The Pavilion).

JN Team
Project Manager – Darren Lang | Associate Hydraulic Engineer

Client: Stephen Rofail – NBRS Architecture (nbrsarchitecture.com)

Engineering Services
JN Responsive Engineering (jn.com.au)