Crown Lands will demolish the unused and deteriorated Matong Hall building to improve community safety by removing hazardous structures and debris.
The building is in poor condition and beyond economic repair, and it does not provide any community benefit in its current state. Demolition of the unsafe structure will remove ongoing public safety risks and maintenance costs and prepare the site for future community use.
Crown Lands obtained development consent from Coolamon Shire Council in 2025 to complete the necessary demolition works following a public exhibition period.
Summary
Location
206/28 Matong Street, Matong NSW
Dates
June 2026
Type of activity
Demolition and waste removal.
Work times
Weekdays 7 am to 6 pm
Key points
Works undertaken by Crown Lands will include:
- demolition of the structures on Matong Hall site
- removal and appropriate disposal of waste, hazardous materials including asbestos and site debris
- removal of overgrown vegetation (grass) to make the site accessible
- site restoration works including removing disturbed surface material, levelling the ground, and adding up to 100mm of clean topsoil where needed.
The project will:
- open opportunities for future community use of Crown land
- prevent illegal access and occupation of the sites.
Impacts
- Area will remain closed to public during remediation and removal of hazardous materials.
- Noise and construction activity during work hours.
Updates
- Procurement of demolition contractor is currently underway.
Further updates will be provided as the project progresses.
