The Glenorchy City Council is considering options for the future of the Golden Years Club building on Main Road, Glenorchy after the club notified Council it did not intend to extend its lease beyond this year.
Glenorchy Mayor Sue Hickey said the club had informed Council it would be ceasing its activities, meaning the building would become vacant.
“It is disappointing the Golden Years Club will not be continuing beyond 2024. As a club, it has provided a range of services to older members of our community for a long time, and I know its services and presence in our community will be sadly missed,” she said.
Mayor Hickey said the club advised Council it made the decision to close due to falling numbers of members and participants in the club’s activities, as well as a number of committee members signalling their desire to step down at year’s end.
She said she understood members were advised the club would cease operations on 17 December, 2024.
“Unfortunately, like many community-based clubs, finding sufficient members to make activities viable as well as committee members with the right skills and time to ensure activities are run properly and cost-effectively is challenging.
“On behalf of Council, I congratulate all those people who have played a role in maintaining the Golden Years Club in Glenorchy for all these years, and I am pleased the Glenorchy City Council has been able to support the club,” she said.
Mayor Hickey said Council charged discounted rent to the club and had offered to reduce it further in response to the club’s membership challenges, but this was not taken up.
She said Council was now considering options for the site, including having discussions with other sub-lessees.
“We will ensure to have the necessary conversations with interested parties to understand what their needs are and make a determination in due course.”