Murwillumbah Civic Centre Auditorium upgrade underway
06 January 2020
Auditorium closed from January to May 2020
The Murwillumbah Civic Centre Auditorium has received funding from the NSW Government's Regional Cultural Fund to refurbish parts of the auditorium and work is now underway.
The auditorium will be closed from January to May 2020 while these works are carried out.
During this time there will be some parking and traffic changes around the Murwillumbah Civic and Cultural Centre and access to the Canvas and Kettle room and vehicle entry ramp will be closed from January to April 2020, including the disabled parking bays.
Alternate options for accessibility will be provided and a disabled car park will be established near the base of the disabled pedestrian ramp in the existing bus parking area. The pedestrian ramp to access the Murwillumbah Civic Centre administration office will remain open.
The auditorium was built in 1974 and upgrades will bring it up to modern standards for accessibility, energy efficiency and functionality. Once completed, the upgraded facility will create modern, attractive and functional cultural spaces for current and future generations of residents and visitors to enjoy.
The $1.3 million project by funded by NSW Government’s Regional Cultural Fund ($1.14 million) and Tweed Shire Council ($186,000) will include:
· removal of asbestos from auditorium ceiling
· replacement of the roof to fix persistent leaks
· technical upgrades to theatre equipment, such as lighting and sound
· refurbishment of the foyer and provision of accessible toilets
· accessible access to stage and backstage areas, and
· backstage refurbishment and addition of an accessible toilet
All asbestos removal works are taking place in accordance with statutory regulations. All works will be sealed and contained with no risk to staff or the public.
For more information about the upgrade and to give feedback, visit
www.yoursaytweed.com.au/MCC-AuditoriumUpgrade
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Caption: There will be some parking and traffic changes during the upgrade to the Murwillumbah Civic Centre Auditorium from now until May.