Work to begin on Cultural Centre upgrade

Construction will soon begin on the $7.4 million upgrade to one of Wyndham City’s most prominent assets, the Wyndham Cultural Centre.

Wyndham Council awarded the contract for the works to Alchemy Construct Pty Ltd at its meeting this week.

Wyndham City Mayor Cr Jennie Barrera said she was excited the project was moving forward. 

“The upgrade to the Cultural Centre will deliver a transformed space that better meets the needs and expectations of exhibiting artists, audiences, users of the facility and the broader community.”

“The Centre was a state-of-the-art facility when it was redeveloped in 2001. This upgrade is crucial to reflect the different ways art is made and enjoyed in the 21st century.”

The upgrade includes an internal upgrade of the foyer, relocation of the gallery to the downstairs area, refurbishment of gallery spaces, creation of a new collection space for visual art, relocation of staff administration spaces, and refurbishment of the bar and toilet amenities.

Additionally, there will be a direct entry into the library from Wedge Street.

Wyndham City’s Creative City portfolio holder, Cr Marcel Mahfoud, emphasised the importance of the upgrade.

“This is a great step forward for Wyndham. I know a lot of work has already gone into this project in the design phase, and I, along with all artists and users of this facility, can’t wait for work to begin on this exciting project.”

“We look forward to seeing a revamped Centre open in mid-2025 and for it to continue to play a vital role in our city’s cultural life.”

Construction is expected to begin next month.

The library will remain open while works are underway, however there will be planned closures during critical stages of the project.

For more information and project updates, visit www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/project/wyndham-cultural-centre-upgrade

Funding for the redevelopment has been supported by a $3 million contribution from the Victorian Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund.