The main concern brought to the council's attention by a community member, who did not wish to be named, was the installation of air conditioning and how the project would be funded.

Director of Community and Business, Grant Johnson, said the installation of air conditioning in particular had "always been dependent" on external funding.

"In November 2018, council was successful with an application to the NSW government's Stronger Country Communities Fund - Round 2 for the supply and installation of air-conditioning at the Athenium," he said.

According to Mr Johnson, this was was publicly announced by member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke at the Athenium Theatre on November 7, 2018.

"The funding deed was executed by council and the NSW government on February 21, 2019 and the project has been reported to council and the community every month since, including in February 2019," he said.

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The installation of air-conditioning is subject to a development application and Office of Environment and Heritage approval, due to the building being state heritage listed. Mr Johnson said the DA was lodged with the OEH on September 9, 2019.

"It is anticipated that the development application will be determined in December 2019, subject to OEH," he said.

"It is further anticipated that construction consent from OEH will follow and enable works to commence in March or April 2020."

Temporary air-conditioning was used in March this year for the NSW Showgirl Zone 7 finals, and concerns were raised over its cost and who paid for it.

Mr Johnson said the temporary air-conditioning on site was mostly funded by the council.

"The small investment by council for this event provided valuable experience and informed the design of the equipment for permanent installation," he said.