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Accommodation plans for Pomona GRAND plans for a function and accommodation centre next to Pomona Distilling Co. have been revealed exclusively to the Cooroy Rag. Pomona Distilling Co. owner and master distiller, Robin Yates, told the Rag that while it is still early days, concepts have been drawn up for a centre that they plan to build next to their Reserve Street restaurant. “The plan is to build an accommodation and function centre on the two blocks of land that we own (20 Reserve Street and 1 School Street) next to Pomona Distilling Co.. “We’re envisaging 12 to 20 rooms, with a kitchen that serves both the restaurant next door and a bar and function area for weddings and private events.” Robin said by attracting more weddings to the area and creating a place for people to stay, more money will be spent in businesses in the local area. “Business breeds business. “The function room would be ideal for weddings and there would be enough accommodation for the bridal party and their parents. The rest of the guests would spill out into the Noosa Eco Retreat, Airbnbs and the caravan park.” The centre would incorporate a manufacturing distillery (no bottling) and Robin said he would like to make a display of the copper still. “I can see a big window at the front of the centre, with the still and lots of backlighting behind it, so
Pomona Distilling Co. and the site for the planned accommodation and function centre.
when people drive into town it’s the first thing they see. It would look amazing.” Depending on final designs and financing, Robin is hoping the centre, which will be in keeping with the “new Pomona”, will open in 2023. “We will carry the theme (wood, copper and bricks) from the restaurant through to the centre and it will be in keeping with the new Pomona. It will be beautiful.” Robin said the only issue could be parking. “Parking is an issue and we are considering the possibility of an undercover car park.” Meanwhile, work has begun on a new function area for Pomona Distilling Co.’s restaurant. The vacant land behind a neighbouring business, Pomona Chinese Restaurant, has been fenced and will be astro-turfed to provide a dedicated space for functions. “Currently, we do not
close the venue for private functions as that would shut out the locals who have supported us. It will be great to have an area in the future, big enough for private functions and still have plenty of room for locals. “So, with locals in mind, we have created a space for private functions that will be serviced by a separate container kitchen and will have toilets and a marquee. “When we don’t have any private functions, this area can be used as an overflow for the restaurant.” Robin said the new container kitchen has been ordered and the astro-turf is on its way. “First prize is to have it finished for the Melbourne Cup, but we are aiming to definitely have it finished for Christmas.” What do you think of Pomona Distilling Co.’s grand plans for an accommodation and function centre in Pomona? Let us know by emailing editorial@cooroyrag.com. au.
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