Financial Hardship Application Form – Venue Hire Fees and Charges Policy

Property Management Framework

The City’s Property Management Framework helps to strategically guide the assessment of suitable uses and occupation arrangements on City owned or managed land / buildings.

It does this by classifying City properties in a way that supports their most appropriate use and outlines the standard requirements for entering into a tenure arrangement (e.g. lease, licence or management agreement) with the City.

The Framework has been in place since 2012 and was recently reviewed in November 2022. Details on the new Framework, including FAQs and a copy of the document are able to be downloaded below.

For any enquiries on new or existing tenure arrangements, please call the City’s Property Management Team on 9400 4362 or email info@joondalup.wa.gov.au.

Should you wish to apply for a new tenancy arrangement, please download and complete the Tenancy Request – Application Package and email to info@joondalup.wa.gov.au.

It is strongly advised that you contact the City’s Property Management Team to discuss your application before submitting to the City for assessment.

Community Facility Hire

The City of Joondalup offers a large range of beaches, community facilities, parks and tennis courts. These may be used to hold events such as weddings, birthday parties and other functions.

The Community Facilities Bookings Office is located at the City of Joondalup Administration Building at 90 Boas Avenue, Joondalup. All enquiries, payments, key collections and returns will be attended to at the customer service desk on the ground floor.

Availability and Bookings

To find a facility in your local area, please use the:

Places Search Tool

If you wish to check availability of your preferred venue please use the:

Online Calendar

If you wish to make a casual booking (of less than 12 dates) please use the:

Online Facility Bookings System

If you would like to make a booking of more than 12 dates please refer to the Regular Facility Hire information.

Beaches

The City’s magnificent beaches are available to host those special occasions including weddings and naming ceremonies. The beaches within the City have many facilities for residents and tourists of all ages. Several are opposite parklands, with facilities such as barbeques, play equipment, toilets and adequate parking.

Halls, clubrooms and community facilities

There are 35 venues available for hire throughout the City, providing you with a large choice for your next meeting or function. The facilities range in size and functionality from small meeting rooms to large halls capable of catering for up to 300 people. The hire of all community halls and clubrooms includes the use of tables, chairs and most facilities also include access to a serviceable kitchen complete with stove, fridge and mini-boil urn. Bookings can be made for functions, private parties or community events.

Parks

Do i need a park booking:

You only require a booking on a park if the following applies:

  • Number of guests attending is more than 50 people.
  • A request to consume alcohol is required.
  • Any entertainment or infrastructure is to be brought onto the park such as bouncy castle, petting zoo, face painter etc.
  • A high-risk birthday celebration, such as sixteenth, eighteenth, twenty-first.
  • Performing a wedding ceremony
  • If you are a commercial business

Please note that even with a booking it is public open space and the City does not guarantee exclusive use or allow any area to be cordon off.

Please note the City does not take bookings for tables, gazebos and barbeques located on the reserve and these are on a first come first served basis.

All BBQ’s provided by the City are electric, free to use and maintained/cleaned regularly – hirers are not permitted to supply their own barbeques

The City maintains in excess of 300 passive (not used for organised sporting activities) and active parks (used for organised sporting activities) and reserves for the use and enjoyment of residents, and sport, recreation and community organisations.

Tennis courts

The City has a large number of tennis courts across its suburbs. Most courts are available free of charge and do not require a booking.

Venue Hire Fees and Charges Policy

The City is introducing a new policy that sets the fees and charges for hire of City managed venues. The Venue Hire Fees and Charges Policy will come into effect from Monday 1 January 2024.

Under the new policy, hirers will be classified into one of three categories, and all venues will be charged at an hourly rate based on that category. New charges will also be introduced for floodlighting and storage use.

Under the new policy, some hirers will pay less than they did previously, while others will pay more. Details on the policy including FAQs, modelled fees and charges, and a copy of the policy are able to be downloaded below.

Financial Hardship Application

For more information, please call 9400 4268 or email community.facilities@joondalup.wa.gov.au