Civic, Culture & Conference/Expo Precinct Projects

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• well-connected
• environment
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• liveable-community
• culture-and-heritage

This project will bring all Council administration together in one location to deliver significant operational efficiencies and create a civic hub. Scoping work will progress in 2016 with the analysis for rebuilding on the existing Forum North site as the preferred option. When we are ready with a proposed solution we will seek community feedback on the project. Council has allocated $10 million of funding in the Long Term Plan.

• public-focus
• well-connected
• sustainable-futures
• liveable-community
• culture-and-heritage

Redevelopment of the Forum North site would see the establishment of a larger arts and cultural presence in the city centre. This development will also facilitate greater synergies between performing arts, cultural activities and local business, and help frame the south-eastern edge of the city centre around lower Bank and Vine Streets. Key existing facilities such as the library and theatre would be integrated into a vibrant centre. A second element to this project is a purpose-built conference/expo centre taking advantage of the proximity to car parking and public transport with outstanding views of Cafler Park and surrounds. These projects would be undertaken in a partnership between Council and other providers. Major construction works are anticipated to begin in 2021. Council has allocated funding for a new theatre in the Long Term Plan.