Update March 2025: CONSTRUCTION HAS STARTED!
Since first being elected I have advocated for a community centre for Gungahlin and having secured the commitment to build one I am now very excited to see construction start.
I would like to thank everyone who has helped get to this stage and shape what I have no doubt will be a wonderful facility that supports and enlivens the Gungahlin Community.
This Centre will be a hub for our community, a place where we can come together, connect and thrive and I can’t wait to see it take shape.
The design features:
- a youth and work hub
- multiple art workshops
- large community 'hall' and various multi-purpose rooms suitable for activities like dance classes, gymnastics, judo, and community meetings
- large commercial quality kitchen
- spaces featuring outdoor youth facilities
- secure bike parking
- driveway pick-up and drop-off and conveniently located public parking.
Updates and more information can be found on the Built for CBR website
Update June 2024: The Design and Construction Tender for the Gungahlin Community Centre has closed and a contractor is expected to be appointed soon. Money was allocated for the design and construction tender in this year's 2024-25 Budget.
Update October 2021: Work will commence on a new dedicated community centre for Gungahlin as a result of a motion I moved in the Legislative Assembly, and subsequently became an ACT Labor election commitment at the 2020 election.
I have called for the ACT Government to engage directly with the Gungahlin community, taking into consideration your diverse needs and the potential for the centre to enliven our region.
A new dedicated community services centre would play a crucial role in expanding and developing the wide range of festivals, arts activities and cultural events that locals already enjoy.
I have worked with community stakeholders to develop a preliminary stakeholder design brief for the Minister on the community centre. This can be found here.
If you have ideas for the kinds of services and facilities you would like to see provided in a new community centre, please let me know by taking part in this short survey.
