Mudgeeraba Old Post Office facts for kids
The Mudgeeraba Old Post Office is a special old building located at 57 Railway Street in Mudgeeraba. This town is part of the City of Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. It used to be a post office, but now it has new uses for the community. This building is important because it is listed on the Gold Coast Local Heritage Register, which means it's a protected historical site.
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A Look Back in Time
This building was built in 1927. It wasn't always a post office! For many years, it served as the main office for the local government of the Shire of Nerang. This was where important decisions about the area were made. In 1949, the Shire of Nerang joined with another area to form the Shire of Albert. After this, the building found new purposes.
What's Changed Recently?
Over the past few years, the Mudgeeraba Old Post Office has seen many updates to better serve the community.
Changes from 2015 to 2017
- In 2015, the Visitor Centre, which used to be here, moved its information to the Mudgeeraba Markets.
- In 2016, it was announced that the library inside the building would change. Instead of a traditional library, it would offer digital activities and a book exchange. The Gold Coast Techspace also planned to expand its activities here.
- In 2017, the building was renovated. This was done to protect its historical features. The library books were removed. The space then began to host the City Libraries' STEAM program and a public book exchange. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths.
New Activities in 2018
In 2018, the main activity space in the building became available for the community to hire. This means local groups can use it for meetings or events.
What's Inside Now?
Today, the Gold Coast City Council manages the Mudgeeraba Old Post Office. It offers several cool facilities for everyone to enjoy:
- Mudgeeraba Book Exchange: You can find this right at the front of the building. It's a place where you can swap books with others.
- Gold Coast Techspace: This is a "Makerspace" and Education Centre. It's a place where you can learn new skills, create things, and explore technology.
- Community Centre: This includes a meeting room and an activity space. It's available for different community groups to hire and use.
