The Detour Theatre is located at the Historic Village on 17th Avenue West, Tauranga.Enter via driveway opposite St Johns Ambulance Station.
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Our Building Project Summary...
In November 2007 the Detour Theatre Trust began a long term lease of the 1911 Baptist Hall located at the Historic Village on 17th Avenue. Immediately the Trust began planning for the renovation of the hall into an intimate 85 seat theatre, with office space and storage. A team of volunteer trades people have undertaken the work ensuring a quality completion. The project was funded by donations from Charitable groups and individuals who are enthusiastic about the work of the Detour Theatre Trust in the community. All construction work met industry standards and was signed off by certified Building Inspectors.
Key work in the project... Inside
New fire alarm and emergency lighting system installed
Significant repairs to the stage
Raised seating
Office space built
Storage for set
Small waiting lounge
Mezzanine floor with storage for props and costumes and operation of lighting / sound
Additional dressing room
Key work in the project... Outside
New paving in front of the theatre
Disabled parking
Disabled access ramp (Building owners paid for and completed this work).
Additional work now completed...
Heat Pumps installed in auditorium and key work area
Dishwasher installed in kitchen
New lighting system (desk and dimmers)
New "black-out" auditorium curtains (fire retardant)
New front door to provide better access for clients with disabilities
Thanks to our sponsors and helpers...
- Cheshire Trust
- Legacy Trust - donation to the upgrade of the building
- Lion Foundation
- Pub Charity
- Sargood Bequest
- TECT.
- All of the private donors who have contributed to this project... there were many.
- Stu Pegg who got the project rolling. Without Stu we would never have got started!
- Ian Lloyd Structural Engineers. The Detour Theatre Trust gratefully acknowledges the assistance beyound the call of duty provided by Ian.
- Brian Davies Architect. Brians advice and expertise were crucial to the success of our project.
- Todd, Brian D, Brian T, Murray T, Bruce, Murray E, Ian, Mike, Dave... and all the other guys who measured, cut, hammered, dug, painted and bolted.
- Janie, Becks, Scotty and Barry at the Village. It all began with Janie's phone call... "We have a building you might be interested in". :)
