Next step for Creative Precinct

Published on 10 May 2023

Rural City of Wangaratta is excited to announce the next step in the development of Wangaratta’s Creative Precinct.

Specialist detailed design of the project is now sought and the public tender process has opened.

Wangaratta’s Creative Precinct is a vision that sees the co-development of the Wangaratta Art Gallery with the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre, creating a holistic and vibrant creative precinct.

“The business case and concept design were completed in 2022 and went through significant community consultation during November and December,” said Director of Sustainability and Culture Stephen Swart.

“Council then adopted the report in February 2023.”

“With a solid business case adopted we were able to secure Victorian Government funding to progress the business case and have detailed designs and contractual documents for the project, completed.”

“This step will see the project funding ready, and will enable us to look to future funding opportunities to keep progressing the visionary masterplan of the Creative Precinct.”

“The Creative Precinct is a positive project for our municipality that will enhance existing facilities, amplify local economies, attract new residents, and tap into the global growth area of cultural tourism.”

“It will service the needs of the immediate community through expanding event diversity and creative educational opportunities across the ages, ultimately building the wellbeing of our regional community,” said Swart.

Detailed project design and contractual documentation have been funded through the Victorian Government’s Department of Regional Development Victoria, Enabling Tourism Fund.

The tender process is open until 2pm, Wednesday 7 June 2023 with full details available at, Wangaratta | Home (eprocure.com.au).

For more information on the Creative Precinct project please visit, Creative Precinct Rural City of Wangaratta.