Reopening of The Crossing Theatre delayed until late July

The reopening of The Crossing Theatre has been delayed until late July as Narrabri Shire Council continues to complete fire safety upgrades at the facility.

This includes the rectification works identified last month.

In an update issued on Wednesday, council said it is committed to delivering a safe facility for the community.

The extended closure will also enable consultation with Fire and Rescue NSW during key stages of the project, council’s update read.

Three consultations are required, the first of which has been completed. The next two stages are the Initial Fire Safety Report (in preparation) and the Final Fire Safety Report upon full completion of the works.

“We understand this delayed re-opening will cause frustration among our community and users of the venue and we apologise for the further delay,” Narrabri Shire Council general manager Eloise Chaplain said.

“These consultations are a required step in the process and is critical to ensure The Crossing Theatre meets the highest possible standards when it comes to the safety of its users, including our staff and the community.”

Narrabri Shire Council mayor Darrell Tiemens is also currently working with the NSW government around the process, in the hope of opening the venue earlier.

Updates are available via The Crossing Theatre website and social media pages, council’s website and Facebook page. Updates in relation to the venue’s reopening will also be published in The Courier.

Community members can also contact The Crossing Theatre directly on 02 6799 6740 or email [email protected]