Inscription:
This Parish Centre was opened by
the May of Launceston, Alderman D.V. Gunn
and dedicated by Robert, ninth Bishop of Tasmania,
on 16th March 1975
It has been earmarked for demolition and replacement on more than one occasion since 2000, and included in one of the stages for the redevelopment of the campus under way early in 2024, but funding is likely to remain an issue.
The intention to demolish has led to some neglect of repairs since the early 2000s.
Parish Centre - building
Identifer
ASJ2024.17Physical Description
The Parish Centre, which replaced the older parish hall, also known as the Sunday School building, was partly funded by a bequest from the late Laurence Denham.Inscription:
This Parish Centre was opened by
the May of Launceston, Alderman D.V. Gunn
and dedicated by Robert, ninth Bishop of Tasmania,
on 16th March 1975
Historical Details
The Parish Centre was built during 1974, and dedicated in March 1975. It was partly funded by a generous bequest by the late Laurence Denham, who died in 1971, and by a complex financial arrangement through Hosken Developments, in which the existing hall was largely demolished, and replaced by a block of motel units, ownership of which remains with St. John's Church, but leased by the Colonial Motor Inn (now Quality Hotel Colonial) to the present time.It has been earmarked for demolition and replacement on more than one occasion since 2000, and included in one of the stages for the redevelopment of the campus under way early in 2024, but funding is likely to remain an issue.
The intention to demolish has led to some neglect of repairs since the early 2000s.
Materials
brick, steel and glass with timber fittingsDating of Item
1974 to presentDatabase Date: Faculty Date:
January 5 2024;