21 May 2019 - Media Release
Cumberland Council has approved the tender for the construction of the Granville Centre which will see the creation of a community focussed centre, library and art gallery at the Granville Memorial Park site.
Mayor Greg Cummings said that Council’s approval of the tender to Stephen Edwards Constructions Pty Ltd will allow for construction to commence in June 2019.
“We are very excited about moving through to the construction phase of this vitally important project for the community,” Clr Cummings said.
“This facility will be the centrepiece of the Council’s community infrastructure in the area and will serve as a large footprint due to its ease of access through public transport and central location.
Council expect and will encourage enthusiastic use of the facility by the community as there is much to offer residents and community groups, including:
- Library (1000sqm) and back of house, storage and offices
- Art Gallery (1000sqm) and multipurpose arts spaces
- Community Centre including a large hall (1500sqm) and multipurpose rooms, youth facilities, commercial kitchen
- New pool entry including café and kiosk areas, storage and amenities facilities
- Multi-sports courts (1.5) and playground.
“The opportunity that this facility affords for positive and creative community interaction can’t be underestimated,” Clr Cummings said.
“I think our community deserves state-of-the-art community spaces, and I confidently anticipate that this centre will be well received and utilised by the people of Cumberland.”
Council will mitigate construction impacts to ensure minimal disruption while existing structures are demolished and construction gets underway.
The new centre will be integrated with the existing swimming pool complex, which will remain open to the public throughout the construction phase.
Construction is expected to be completed in 2020.
The project is jointly funded by the NSW Government and Cumberland Council.
