Replace with a new rotunda - a good quality timber rotunda

The Stirling Business Association represents the interests of the business community in Stirling. We want to see something very similar replacing the rotunda that was demolished in a car mishap. The previous rotunda was well used by many community groups as a focal point for gatherings and meetings. Despite it only being constructed reasonably recently, it was in keeping with the mix of 'old and new' of Stirling. We would like to see it replaced.

How about a dance-o-mat, like the one in Christchurch?

I liked the character of the old rotunda and would like to see it replaced but it wasn't very functional or accessible.

An amphitheatre is a great idea but how much use will it get for performances given the location. At best it would be used for people to sit and for students to hang out after school.

So perhaps a mixed use space with gardens and seating that extends out into an open area that could be used for performances and games e.g. outdoor chess.

This is submitted on behalf of Arts Excentrix.
We suggest a purpose built performance space, such as a sound shell with stage area.
The old Rotunda was inappropriate for contemporary performance and constructed when a brass band might be the offering. It had fixed tables. The stage was too high, creating a chasm between performers and audience.

The ground drops away from the area at the Stirling library lawns, so whatever is created doesn’t need to be raised much off the ground level if at all. A backing to wall to screen the traffic noise and reflect the sound out into the audience area would help define the area as a dedicated performance space with a stage area big enough to have dancers and bands, Sound shells usually have a curved back wall with a focal point determined by the audience space available. Such a space would be very useful during the Fringe offerings. Power-points on the back wall would be essential with substantial power available on 2 circuits, one for sound and another for lights.

I think Stirling needs to maintain its unique, village character with strong, visible links to its past - I would like to see a replacement rotunda with a design that echos Stirling's traditional features.

undercover semi circle stage similar to the amplitheatre at scarborough beach WA...but smaller. I liked the rotunda though, either one!

The rotunda was an icon. It needs to be replaced with the same design but to withstand impact

A Wadding pool and a water fountain, would be good for the community,

I think a wadding pool and a water fountain in the centre of it would be good for the community. Like the one in Adelaide but scaled down a fraction !!!

need a new rotunda similar to previous on but updated a little to suit modern taste and ohs

Car Parking space for non-council employees

More car parking space for non-council employees

A precious open space that doesn't need another structure. The library is an attractive building and having an open lawn leaves the focus on that. Many people use this space, especially young ones and a small structure is hardly a community facility and a large one would totally spoil this site.

A contemporary platform/amphitheatre, in the far south eastern corner, acknowledging the Apex Club, and paid for by the negligent driver who drove without due care and damaged the old one.

Rebuild the Rotunda. As it was.
It is Iconic.
It represents Stirling.

Replace the Rotunda with a Rotunda of the same design and style, using locals with the skills to construct a building of the same quality & design as the original rotunda. The rotunda was an iconic building in Stirling in an enduring style, for this reason I think it should be replaced in that style. The historic area of Stirling is being eroded with modern structures which do not fit with the feel, character and charm of the area. We need to bring that charm and character into Stirling again. This is our opportunity to see how we can use local craftsmen and women to create a high quality Rotunda. To show some respect for our history and those amazing men and women who made Stirling what it is today. Lets not destroy what they did for us. The opportunity is NOW! Use our Local Skills.

We loved the rotunda. Keep a similar style please. It was lovely

Replace it with another rotunda incorporating some/all of the ideas listed in your email. It was used so much and if extended to include these things would surely increase its use. The area of lawn should not be reduced too much though. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to have our say.
Malcolm and Merle Biggs

Why not just replace the rotunda? It was a lovely little structure, and maybe just replace it with a couple of extra seats in there with the added ability of power supplied in the event of a band or performance in there. Drop screens sounds cool
too.