You Said, We Did Gosford Regional Gallery
In March 2015, Council’s Culture Service Unit conducted a number of extensive surveys across its cultural facilities inviting community feedback on how best to improve its business practices and operations. Having reviewed the suggested improvements, we now seek to action those that you’ve told us are most commonly important with a “You said, we did” approach.
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YOU SAID...
“Improvements are needed to the Gallery facilities, particularly the cafe/restaurant” We recognise the Gallery facilities didn’t meet the expectations of the community. The Point Cafe was recently awarded the cafe lease at the Gallery and renovations to the
restaurant started on 1 May with a brief period of closure to accommodate refurbishment. The restaurant reopened for trading on Thursday 14 May. We would like to welcome the Point Cafe, Japanese Gardens and wish them all the very best for the future.
The restaurant refurbishment is part of a coordinated approach towards a scope of works to modernise and improve the Gallery precinct which includes: •
A full clean and repaint of the external gallery building
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Renovations and maintenance of all wooden outdoor structures including the Koi Pavilion and Tea House in the Japanese Garden
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New external signage
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New promotion of the Sister City arts and crafts displays in the gallery
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Replacement of carpet and tiles to the gallery foyer and entrance
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New fit out to the gallery toilets including cabinetry, vanity units and fixtures and fittings
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Replacement of reception furniture in the foyer and gallery areas.
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“The best features of the Gallery includes the Japanese Gardens, local quality exhibitions and the unique location and setting”