Theatre Royal floor replacement begins

Published on 24 May 2019

Work has begun at the Theatre Royal in Camperdown to replace the hardwood floorboards.

It is the second time the floor has been replaced since the theatre was built in 1927, on the site of the town hall which had burnt down the previous year.

Acting Manager Facilities and Recreation, Facilities and Recreation Jane Hinds said Council has budgeted for the project as part of the capital works program for 2018-2019.

“Given the condition of the current boards, it was identified that full replacement was needed as the boards could no longer be sanded and resealed,” she said.

“Council has worked with the contractor to establish the species of timber to match the existing floor as closely a practically possible.

“New blackbutt boards will be installed and finished with a water-based clear sealer.”

Work is expected to be completed by the end June.

Further improvements will be made to the theatre later in the year as part of a separate project, include:

The theatre continues to be a valuable community asset, as shown by the recent six-show run of Spamalot, Co-Opera’s Don Giovanni, the regular school holiday movies, annual Seniors Week concerts and Robert Burns Festival events which draw thousands of patrons to the venue each year.