Council approves design vision for new Dalby Cultural Centre

Published on 22 November 2024

Western Downs Regional Council will progress to detailed design for the new cultural centre in Thomas Jack Park, Dalby.

Council released the draft concept design scheme for broad public consultation in October and a decision to proceed to detailed design for the new cultural centre facilities was unanimously endorsed during its Ordinary Meeting in Tara yesterday.

Western Downs Regional Council Mayor Andrew Smith said community feedback on the draft concept design would inform the detailed design for the future cultural centre, which includes a new multipurpose cinema, visitor information centre, art gallery and library.

"Council will continue to engage with the community to help guide designs for the new outdoor play and recreation areas, gardens, greenspace, amenities and picnic facilities in the parkland," Mayor Smith said.

"Through an extensive community consultation process, we've been fortunate to hear the hopes, aspirations and concerns of thousands of residents to help bring to life to a cultural precinct that will meet the needs of our diverse region now and for decades to come.

"The community's feedback on the concept design scheme has been overwhelmingly positive, and there is a tremendous amount of excitement in the Dalby community, who are excited to see the new cultural centre come to life.

"This is a once in a generation project for Dalby, and we are committed to achieving the community's vision for a beautiful, functional space for cultural pursuits, facilities to engage our youth, a social hub, and a gateway to our region, thoughtfully and seamlessly embedded in the natural beauty of Thomas Jack Park."

Mayor Smith said the cultural centre's detailed design phase was expected to be completed by May 2025.

"During this time, we will also be finalising the design for the park," he said.

"Once detailed designs are completed the next step will be the tender process for construction.

"The community feedback we have received to-date has been essential and will be considered and incorporated into the detailed design for the cultural centre buildings."

For more information contact Council on 1300 268 624 (COUNCIL) or visit www.wdrc.qld.gov.au