Released 13/07/2018
Canberra-based company, PBS Building, has been appointed to build stage two of the Belconnen Arts Centre, Minister for the Arts and Community Events, Gordon Ramsay announced today.
The ACT Government is investing $15 million in the new multi-use town hall and performance space, dance studio, expanded exhibition space, café, conference room, new public toilets and a foreshore upgrade.
“The ACT Government is delivering on its 2016 election campaign promise. This project will give our growing and diverse community more opportunities to engage with our wonderful local artists and participate in the arts,” Minister Ramsay said.
“Belconnen Arts Centre has established itself as an essential and proactive arts organisation, offering a fantastic range of programs and events including dance classes, art exhibitions, workshops and even concerts. These opportunities will continue to grow when the building is complete at the end of 2019.
“We’ve been working closely with the team at the Belconnen Arts Centre, who have provided valuable feedback and input into the design, and will continue to do so as stage two progresses.
“Arts and culture are an integral part of the lives of Canberrans and a thriving arts scene is one of the things that makes our city such an interesting place to live.” Construction will begin later this year. To learn more about how the project is progressing, visit www.arts.act.gov.au
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