The History of Katooomba RSL
After a devastating fire in February 2017, Katoomba RSL has rebuilt their premises to be bigger and better than ever before. The $12 million-dollar development will be an exciting and unique hospitality and events venue sporting three bars, a brand new restaurant, children’s play area, terraces, several lounges plus an events centre that will seat 300+ people. We would like to thank all of our Members and the local Blue Mountains City Council for their continued support throughout this difficult journey. We are excited to introduce our brand new Club, brand new Restaurant and State of the Art Facilities which we proudly, officially reopened on Saturday 24th August 2019.
Archived Updates
Week 22 Update
13 December 2018Some of the exterior brickwork is now going up and the builders are continuing to prepare for the roofing.
Week 21 Update
6 December 2018The steel framing is continuing to rise up!
Week 20 Update
30 November 2018Work continues as our builders continue to erect the steel framing
Week 19 Update
23 November 2018At this stage of the rebuild, progress is being made fast as steel framing nears completion.
Week 18 Update
12 November 2018Some progress shots of where we were at 18 weeks ago, where we are now & where we will be at complete of the build. Our Club is now starting to take shape!
Week 17 Update
8 November 2018The steel framing is going up fast and it's now getting easier to visualise what our brand new Club will look like.
Week 16 Update
29 October 2018The concrete slab is now complete. Next step is the steel framework.
Week 15 Update
22 October 2018We have reached a milestone with the final layer of concrete setting to form our ultrafloor.
Week 14 Update
17 October 2018We are getting close to finishing the ultrafloor despite the rain!
Week 13 Update
12 October 2018We are getting close to finishing the ultrafloor despite the rain!
Week 12 Update
3 October 2018We are getting close to finishing the ultrafloor despite the rain!
Week 11 Update
27 September 2018Our builders have now completed the steel formwork with bright blue bondek. We are still running to schedule which is great news
Week 10 Update
19 September 201810 weeks in and our site is looking very different to a week ago! The ultrafloor is progressing nicely and more concrete is being poured.
Week 9 Update
10 September 2018This week our builders are continuing to prepare the foundations of our ultrafloor/slab. It's a big job! Before we know it they will be pouring the slab.
Week 8 Update
7 September 2018Despite the heavy rain this week, our builders are continuing to work on the ultrafloor.
Week 7 Update
29 August 2018This week our builders have started to pour concrete into the dincel walls, setting the foundations for our ultrafloor in place.
Week 6 Update
23 August 2018The dincel walls are almost complete! Next steps will be pouring concrete into the dincel walls and reusing the dirt mounds sourrounding the site to put back into the foundations.
Week 5 Update
16 August 2018Our builders were hard at work on Saturday pouring the concrete footings! We're making good progress!
Over the next few weeks, the dincel walls, otherwise known as waffle pods are being slit over the metal framing and concrete poured in to set the structures. This will form the base of our future floor!
Week 4 Update
8 August 2018This week the builders are making the final adjustments to the land and putting the steel framing in place before the concrete can be poured.
Week 3 Update
3 August 2018Our builders have been very busy on-site, leveling the land and putting the finishing touches on the trenches.
Week 2 Update
27 July 2018Big mounds of dirt seem to be appearing everywhere as the builders continue to excavate and flatten the land to allow for pipes to be laid in the trenches and for the concrete to be poured.
Construction has begun | Week 1
16 July 2018Note the date of 16th July 2018 as the start of a NEW ERA.
We are pleased to announce that we are now full steam ahead. Rohrig, our construction company is in control of the site. Excavation has begun which has included the moving of the Cenotaph, Lone Pine Tree and the 40/60 Bofors Gun - all integral components of The Community War Memorial. The Memorial will be relocated to the boundary of the car park at a later stage and will be an important focal point when Members and their Guests enter the Club via the new carpark entrance.
Builders have moved in!
12 July 2018Our builders, Rohrig Constructions have officially moved in!
Design by Axil Architects.
Restoration of HMAS Katoomba Bell
24 June 2018The HMAS Katoomba Bell that was damaged in the fire was fully restored to its former glory on the 24th June. We think it looks fantastic!
Cleansing of the ground Ceremony
12 June 2018On the 13th June we held a Cleansing of the ground Ceremony at the site which was conducted by Local Elders and accompanied by traditional Wagana Dancers. There was also a very special performance by The Katoomba Public School Koori Club Choir. The local Elders were delighted with some rain and a rainbow greeting us, signifying future success. We would like to thank everyone who attended this special ceremony.
Restoration of Medals
12 February 2018We are delighted to announce that the medals recovered from the fire in February 2017 have now been fully restored and framed. This is thanks to the hard work and dedication of a team who specialises in Medal Restoration. Check out the before and after pictures! We think they look fantastic and we are very pleased with the end result.
Demolition of 4 Merriwa Street
30 November 2017The rebuilding process of the club at Lurline Street, Katoomba is well underway.
The club recently purchased the cottage at 4 Merriwa Street, Katoomba and this additional area of land will allow a much larger club to be built.
New Club plans revealed!
25 October 2017We invite our members to take a look at the stunning artisit impressions and club floor plans!
St. Canice’s Primary School Presentation
27 July 2017President Brian Turner and CEO Nick Darias were fortunate to be invited by Principal Mark Geerling and students from St. Canice's Primary school in July 2017 to watch and hear a presentation conducted by students from years 2, 3 and 4. The individual presentations were of the students' point of view of what should be included in the design of the members' new RSL Club. We gained some great insights and value from their thoughts and recommendations. The school's booklet will be displayed in our new memorabilia cabinet.
Falls Bistro | OPEN at Wentworth Falls Bowling Club
15 June 2017Katoomba RSL Management & their staff have taken over the catering at our other Club, Wentworth Falls Bowling Club.