Ferry Hall – Community Feedback

Ferry Hall has a long and well-travelled history – from Kellevie, to Lewisham, and eventually to Dodges Ferry, where it has served the community in different ways over time. For many, it holds both practical and sentimental value.

Today, Ferry Hall is owned by the Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) and is currently used as a classroom by Dodges Ferry Primary School. As part of the school redevelopment, DECYP has indicated that Ferry Hall is no longer required and that it restricts delivery of contemporary, fit-for-purpose facilities on the site.

Community members have asked Council to consider retaining Ferry Hall and repurposing it as a community facility.

Before any decisions are made, Council is seeking feedback from the Southern Beaches community to help inform next steps.

We want to understand:
• Whether Ferry Hall is needed as a community facility
• How it could be used and who would benefit
• Its value to the Southern Beaches community
• How it fits alongside other local halls and community spaces

How You Can Have Your Say

There are two ways you can share your feedback:

1. Complete the Online Survey
The survey takes around 5 minutes to complete – Click here to access the survey

2. Attend a Community Information Session
Drop in to one of our informal sessions at Okines Community House to learn more and share your thoughts with Council staff:

Friday 13 March | 10.30am – 11.30am
Friday 27 March | 3.30pm – 4.30pm

No bookings required — simply drop in at a time that suits you.

Feedback is open until 31 March. After this date, all community input will be collated and a report prepared for Council to review and consider next steps.