Sunshine Coast City Hall Visual Story

Sunshine Coast City Hall is located on First Avenue in Maroochydore. A public car park is located across the road from City Hall, with marked parking bays including accessible car parking spaces. From the car park, visitors travel towards First Avenue and cross to the City Hall precinct. A parking payment machine is located within the car park near the accessible parking spaces.

The car park has an asphalt surface, with concrete sections and pathways connecting to the surrounding streets and buildings. Sunshine Coast City Hall is a multi-level building with a curved façade, cascading terraces and greenery extending across several levels. Landscaped areas, trees, grass and paved pedestrian areas are located around the building and along the approach.

This area is used by people arriving and departing by vehicle, paying for parking and travelling between the car park, City Hall and surrounding buildings. Activity levels may increase during business hours, meetings and events. Visitors may hear passing vehicles, people moving through the precinct and general urban activity.

The Sunshine Coast Council Chambers are located on Level 1. From the ground-floor foyer, visitors can travel beyond the controlled access gates and use one of three lifts or the staircase with handrails to reach the Council Level. Directional signage identifies the route to the Council Chambers. On Level 1, a carpeted corridor leads from the lift and stair area towards the Chamber entrance, which is identified by "Sunshine Coast Council Chamber" signage. A large outward-opening door provides entry into the Chamber. Accessible toilet facilities are located nearby, with an accessible toilet located at the end of the amenities corridor. An outdoor balcony is also accessible from this level.

Inside the Council Chambers, dark grey carpet covers the floor and sections of the walls feature vertical timber panelling and greenery. The main Chamber contains a curved arrangement of timber desks with black office chairs, computer monitors and microphones. Large display screens and a timber podium are also positioned within the room. Large curved windows with blinds allow natural light into the Chamber, with ceiling lighting provided throughout. Tiered community seating with upholstered chairs is positioned to one side and is accessed by timber steps with handrails. The accessible toilet includes a toilet with grab rails, a hand basin and a baby change table. The outdoor balcony has tiled flooring, a glass balustrade, tables, chairs and surrounding plants.

The Council Chambers are used for Council meetings, formal proceedings, presentations and community activities. Activity levels may increase during Council meetings and scheduled events. Visitors may hear amplified speech, microphones, conversations, chairs moving and people entering or leaving the Chamber. Digital screens, microphones and other meeting technology may be in use during proceedings. The outdoor balcony may introduce additional natural light and outdoor sounds to adjoining areas.

Altitude Nine is located on Level 9 of Sunshine Coast City Hall and is accessed via the lifts from the ground-floor foyer. Upon exiting the lift on Level 9, visitors enter through an automatic glass sliding door into Altitude Nine. The main bar and seating area are located ahead, with the Event and Function Space extending alongside the bar. Glass doors provide access to the rooftop terrace. Smaller conference and function spaces are located further through the venue. Amenities are located past the bar and include male, female, ambulant and accessible toilet facilities.

Altitude Nine features timber flooring, large floor-to-ceiling windows and an exposed ceiling with ductwork, suspended lighting and circular acoustic panels. A large curved bar with a tiled front forms a central feature of the space. The Event and Function Space can be arranged with tables and chairs, high tables or rows of seating, depending on the activity taking place. Smaller function spaces include tables and chairs, curtains and botanical designs on glass walls. The rooftop terrace has tiled flooring, a partially covered timber ceiling, ceiling fans, tables and chairs, potted plants and a glass barrier overlooking the surrounding cityscape. The accessible toilet includes a toilet with grab rails, hand basin, baby change table and automated door controls.

Altitude Nine is used for meetings, conferences, functions, presentations, social gatherings and other organised events. Furniture arrangements and activity levels may change depending on the event taking place. Visitors may hear conversations, presentations, amplified sound, music, chairs moving and activity around the bar. On the rooftop terrace, visitors may experience outdoor sounds, changing natural light, breezes and views across the surrounding buildings and landscape.