The first slab has been poured between the Town Hall and Burkes Hotel which sets the foundation for the community foyer / exhibition space, commercial kitchen, and multipurpose rooms.
Following the slab pour, contractors will be planning to complete the remaining building service rough in and commence the excavation for the remaining slab on ground areas.
Both sections one and two are complete, with only section three remaining.
The team is preparing for structural works to begin as soon as the foundations are done.
This space will serve as a hub for the community, offering meeting spaces, access to technology, and a safe, welcoming environment for everyone to connect and grow.
With a forecasted total project cost of $11.27 million, Moira Shire Council’s CEO Matthew Morgan has reaffirmed council’s commitment to the exciting Yarrawonga Library, Events and Performance Precinct project.
“This is a really important project, both for council and the Yarrawonga community,” Mr Morgan said.
“Council has taken the opportunity to responsibly review and reset the project – clearly defining project stages and assessing the budget and timeframes required to deliver stage one.
“We are now focussed on the delivery of stage one, which includes a new library adjacent to the existing town hall building and the creation of a gallery space/foyer, meetings rooms, and a café/commercial kitchen space.
“We are committed to getting this right and delivering a precinct which will serve the community well in both the short and long term.
“The overall precinct will be delivered in two stages with the focus being on delivery of stage one now. We are hoping to engage the community in detailed planning for stage two.
The expected completion date for stage one of the Yarrawonga Library, Events and Performance Precinct is November 2025.
Stage two of the project will be informed by the workings of the Advisory Group.
Council and the Advisory Group are working together to refine the future use cases for the town hall itself and resolve the necessary upgrades required in order to preserve this building but also to activate it as a contemporary community event space.
This will include understanding the need for food and beverage areas within the town hall, as well as how other spaces within the building can be activated for a range of uses.
“There is no doubt this project has had its historical challenges, and as a council we must manage that,” Mr Morgan said.
“In order for us to effectively deliver this project, we must be very clear about the project scope and deliverables for both stages of the project, particularly stage one which is currently underway.
“However, we want to clearly define community expectations for the future use of the town hall itself as an events and performance venue within the broader precinct and the advisory committee are helping us with that process.”
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