Visitors to the Valla Reserve, where we hold the markets, will have noticed construction works in the area. After four years of activity by the VBCA, involving canvassing the idea, consulting with the community and Council, applying for grants, and dealing with COVID and delays, work has finally started on the building of a sheltered stage.

We will use this to provide a platform for the live music we always provide at our markets, as well as our yearly Christmas Carols Family Evening.

This new stage will also be a community resource available to everyone - be it for a wedding, a night time film showing, or just to hang out with friends.

Building Progress - August 2024 Update:

The concrete stage base has been completed with the handrail installed on the ramp.

The order for the Electrical Connection to the Stage has been raised with works and is scheduled to occur soon.
Once this item is completed the Stage will be opened for use.

The custom-built Shade Structure is still in fabrication and proving difficult to source trades to get through each step.
The most realistic expectation for the installation to occur is November.

Peter Sobey, President - VBCA