As the Hall ages, upkeep becomes more essential. Some repairs and improvements have been done down the years and recently some more fundamental repairs have been undertaken.
These included replacing the entire floor and sub-floor in the main Hall, new concreting on the north side, creating storage rooms, building a new access ramp to the Supper Room, refurbishing the ceiling in the main hall and a thorough paint job. New lights, more in keeping with the era of the Hall’s construction, help add to the new ambience. New seating has been added – portable, folding, comfortable seats as well as racks to move them out of the hall when not being used.
There are plans afoot for the installation of lighting and sound equipment to make the stage even more suitable for musical and theatrical events.
There is always more that can be done.
Fish Creek Memorial Hall is owned officially by the Hall Committee, and it receives only a small amount of funding – from The Department of Veterans’ Affairs for its function as a war memorial, and sponsorship from the South Gippsland Shire Council for the hall insurance.
Other than that, all funds are generated by the hire and activities of the Hall, and in particular by the iconic and wonderful Opp Shop, managed by Nadia Stefani and her merry band of volunteers. Opp Shop sales provide income for the the Hall’s upkeep and maintenance, and over the last ten years or more the HUGE January Sale that annually takes over the entire main hall, has provided most of the capital we have available. In 2025, the January Opp Shop sale was run by volunteers from various local community groups, all of whom took home a sizeable sum for their group. Three cheers for volunteers!
Supper Room is ideal for small gatherings and classes
Fish Creek Memorial Hall 