Opened in August 2009, the Straw Bale Shed is suitable for small community meetings and workshops and is available for hire only to registered not-for-profit groups.
This unique venue offers a meeting space for small events, along with a kitchenette and opens onto the Carss Park Community Garden.
In keeping with the sustainability ethos of the gardens, the shed walls were built from straw bales, recycled tyres were used in the foundation, and lime render used in place of cement. The timber in the venue was from plantation-grown Paulownia. The venue also includes rainwater tanks and a 'truth window' to show visitors the straw bale construction of the walls.
Carss Park Straw Bale Shed has a maximum capacity of 10 people.
Georges River Council has transitioned to a New Online Booking System for Council's Community Centres and Halls for Hire from 22 January 2025. This system will allow customers to easily check availability, place bookings, and manage them entirely online.
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Hire Times
Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Fees and Charges for Georges River Council venues
Terms and Conditions for Carss Park Straw Bale Shed
Floor Plan
Email Entertainment team on entertainment@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
Available Equipment
HEC Venues Equipment List
Accessibility inclusions
HEC Venues Accessibility List