Formerly the site of the Condobolin Youth Centre, the building known as Goanna Manor is being considered for demolition by the Lachlan Shire Council.

Last November, in a council meeting, options were discussed for the future of the building on Bathurst Street which is in serious need of repair.

A new Youth Centre was officially opened in Hay Street for young people in Condobolin by Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton and Lachlan Shire Council Mayor John Medcalf in 2022, situated in a former NSW Government building.

The new building underwent $363,698 worth of renovations which included a new open plan kitchen, fully renovated bathrooms, media room with bean bags and big screen, a music space and new air-conditioning..

Last November, at the Ordinary Meeting of Council, Lachlan Shire Council considered a report regarding options available for the future of Goanna Manor.

Due to the dilapidated state of the building and the estimated costs associated to make the building safe exceeding $237,000, Council resolved to demolish the building.

The decision is subject to historic and photographic records being gathered, particularly in regard to exterior mural, and community consultation being undertaken.

Council staff are actively engaging with representatives from Lachlan Arts Council to record the details behind the mural project including the name of those who participated in the project.

Council is now seeking the community’s feedback. If you want to have your say regarding the proposed demolition, submissions can be made email, post of hand delivery to council.