How to Hire Conditions of Hire Rules of the Facility Vacating the Facility

 

HOW TO HIRE FACILITIES at BIRRIGAI @ PADDY'S RIVER


Obtain an Application Form
Download the Application Form

Forms are also available from Birrigai, Tidbinbilla Road or by phoning Birrigai on (02) 62056748 or fax (02) 62056746, or by email on info@birrigai.act.edu.au.

Check Accommodation and Facility Availability
We are now able to provide accommodation for up to 198 people maximum for community use during weekends and school holidays. We offer cabins with dormitory type accommodation along with smaller unit type accommodation.

Birrigai @ Paddy’s River is available for hire on weekends, school and public holidays and at other times if space is available.  For weekend hire, facilities may be accessed from 4.00 pm on Friday to 4.00 pm on Sunday.  These arrival/departure times apply also for other hiring periods.

Late check-in or late departure charge: $42.00 per hour or part thereof. Please note: If you require check in or out on a Public Holiday you will be charged for 3 hours @ $42.00 per hour – total $126.00.

Day only hire charges apply to those not requiring overnight accommodation. Day only hire charges will also apply to those individuals forming part of a hirer group but not requiring overnight accommodation.  In such instances, the hirer must indicate on the application form the proposed number of both overnight and day only visitors.

If the hirer fails to vacate the school at the agreed time, the hirer will be liable to pay the applicable day rate in addition to the agreed hiring fee.

Public Risk Insurance
The hirer must provide a copy of their current Public Risk Insurance Policy to the value of $20 million. If less than $20 million the hirer must register on the ACT Government risk advisory web site http:www.insurancerisk.act.gov.au/, identify all proposed activities and prepare a risk profile to determine your risk rating, this must be submitted to Birrigai to determine the level of public liability required. The minimum amount required is $10 million.

This insurance is required to protect you and the Department against the cost of any claim from a third party for accidental property damage or injury for which you are legally liable (subject to the terms of the individual Policy) which may arise from the activities you are organising at the facility. Please advise the Principal of Birrigai of any potential claims.

Take/Send Your completed Application Form, Public Risk Insurance Policy and Risk Rating (if less than $20 million) to Birrigai @ Paddy’s River for Approval

Your application must be on the official form and accompanied by:

  •   the Public Risk Insurance Policy
  •   the Risk Rating documentation (if less than $20 million)
  •   the Deposit of $200.00 (this is non-refundable).
  •   the Bond (cleaning) of $200.00 (this is refundable)

Deposit and Bond
The deposit and bond are to be paid within 30 days of making the booking.  We will issue a Receipt as confirmation of your booking.  Payment for the hire of the facilities must be made in full within 7 days of receiving your account following your stay.  Payment is to be made to: Birrigai

Bookings will be confirmed after receipt of Application to Hire Facility, Agreement, Deposit and Bond.