Piney Lakes Environmental Centre- Top Level

The Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre is a community space located within the Piney Lakes Reserve in City of Melville. Surrounded by nature with easy access to nature trails we offer a uniquely tranquil and beautiful space. Our centre is exclusively focused on providing space and resources to groups dedicated to environment, sustainability and First Nations People. To ensure that our venue remains dedicated to this purpose we may decline booking inquiries that do not align with these principles.

This space includes both the Binjar and Marlak rooms on the top level of Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre and can host up to 140 guests. The Binjar room is a large, open space equipped with a smart screen and sound system, making it perfect for impactful presentations and engaging guest speakers. Meanwhile, the Marlak room provides ample space for workshops, classroom setups and productive meetings. Both rooms are connected via double doors and provide extra tables and chairs for flexible layout changes to meet your events specific needs. Both rooms open onto an expansive veranda with views of Piney Lakes Reserve.

The centre offers access to a shared kitchen and each room is equipped with a tea trolley, urn, black tea, and instant coffee for your convenience. We kindly request that you bring your own milk and consumables. To promote sustainability and reduce waste, we offer a free catering kit to hirers. This kit includes serving ware, cutlery, plates, and cups. We encourage you to make use of this kit and refrain from using disposable items. If you require a substantial amount of catering equipment, please notify us in advance so that we can accommodate your needs accordingly.

Our Centre does not provide direct servicing, but is generally staffed by dedicated personnel from 8am – 5pm on weekdays. Whilst their main focus is on maintaining the facility, they can offer limited assistance during those hours. For event specific arrangements we recommend discussing your needs in advance.

All new hirers must arrive 15 minutes prior to their booking time to undergo a brief induction. If your booking falls outside normal office hours an induction will need to be scheduled with staff.