Wyndham Cultural Centre Upgrade

What is happening?

Wyndham City is investing in an upgrade of the Wyndham Cultural Centre.

Construction will begin in the second half of 2024, and there will be some service disruption to Wyndham Cultural Centre operations while works are undertaken:

• Wyndham Art Gallery is now closed to the public
• Wyndham Cultural Centre Theatre will be closed to the public from 20 May 2024
• Werribee Library will remain open while works are underway. There will, however, be planned closures during some critical stages of the project. These will be communicated to the public well in advance

What work is being done as part of the upgrade?

The upgrade will relocate and revamp the gallery spaces, provide a new collection space for the visual art collection, modernise and refresh the bar, foyer and amenities, and provide a direct entry into Werribee Library from Wedge Street.

While these spaces are being upgraded, Wyndham City will also carry out renewal works to the Wyndham Cultural Centre theatre, including installation of a hearing loop.

I thought there was meant to be a big upgrade to the theatre…

While the theatre upgrade may not be as extensive as initially anticipated, the project aims to enhance the overall experience for the community, including exhibiting artists, audiences and community users of the facility.

The focus is on improving various aspects of the venue, including gallery spaces, amenities, library access and compliance works to the theatre space.

Is the library closing during construction too?

Werribee Library will remain open while works are underway. There will, however, be planned closures during some critical stages of the project. These will be communicated to the public well in advance.

Is the Wyndham Art Prize happening this year?

The 2024 Wyndham Art Prize and exhibition will not be taking place due to the availability of space for exhibition. It will resume in 2025.

When will works be completed/ when will the Wyndham Cultural Centre reopen?

Work on the Wyndham Cultural Centre upgrade will commence in the second half of 2024, with project completion anticipated to be mid-2025. Any updates to this timeline can be found at: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/project/wyndham-cultural-centre-upgrade

When is the Wyndham Cultural Centre taking bookings for 2025? Is the EOI available yet?

We won’t be opening bookings through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process just yet. Our construction timeline is still in progress, and essential works are underway. Rest assured that we’ll communicate with previous hirers via email once EOIs become available. Additionally, please stay tuned to our website and social channels for updates.

How can I still purchase tickets in person?

If you’d like to purchase tickets in person, you can visit the Encore Events Centre located at 80 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing.

Their team will be happy to assist you with any inquiries or ticket purchases. Feel free to reach out to them at 1300 156 557 or via email at encore@wyndham.vic.gov.au  

As always, you can still book online and find event information here www.wyncc.com.au

What impact will the upgrade have on parking availability?

The upgrade may temporarily affect parking availability near the Wyndham Cultural Centre.

Wyndham City will provide information about alternative parking options and any changes to existing parking arrangements as required.

Where can I find more information?

For more information and project updates, go to https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/project/wyndham-cultural-centre-upgrade