But, come the end of the year, those who used to frequent the facility will be able to take their own children for a round of ten-pin.

Local developers Wollondilly Constructions have again been given the green light to proceed with the development of the Hume Lifestyle Precinct, a facility set to house a 12-lane bowling alley and neighbouring retail outlets.

Council approved the modified DA without discussion during last Tuesday’s meeting, taking into account changes made to an original application submitted in January, 2014.

Modified plans comprised internal layout alterations, the combining of Units A and B to house the bowling facility and alterations to the facade.

Proponent Rohan Geale (of Ranger Geale Holdings) told the Post he expected to begin work on the Hume St site in the coming four weeks, and aimed to have everything up and running by December.

“We didn’t have any dramas with the application and didn’t think there was going to be any problems so now we will be moving ahead as normal and hope to have it done by the end of the year,” Mr Geale said.

He believed he had successfully addressed concern from two written submissions, namely in regards to noise, hours of operation and security.

Further Mr Geale said interest in the neighbouring retail outlets had been encouraging, with a mixture of new and existing local and out-of-town businesses registering interest. 

“I firmly believe that the proposed bowling alley will create a long lasting business that the people of Goulburn and surrounds can find to be a safe and inviting place for families, children and individuals to enjoy tenpin bowling,” Mr Geale wrote to Council.

To minimise noise, the unit will be constructed of double brick and will have sound proof insulation and ceiling panels to help eliminate noise. Having lanes facing the rear of the unit will also help to mitigate noise away from surrounding residences towards the industrial and commercial uses that are at the rear. 

Initial concern about proximity to the Black Sheep Tavern have also been addressed, with plans modified for the facility to have its own car park within the existing site. It will share no other affiliation with the Tavern other than being a neighbour. 

Operating hours have been confirmed as Monday to Wednesdays 9am to 9pm, Thursdays and Fridays 9am to 10pm, Saturday 9am to 10pm, Sundays and public holidays 9am to 7pm. 

The bowling alley will be built in line with national bowling standards and include a hire office, small café, computer games area, staff office and amenities.