Casula Powerhouse
Encyclopedia
The Casula Powerhouse is located in Casula, New South Wales
, Australia
, on the banks of the George's River within the City of Liverpool
. Formerly a 1950s power station, Casula Powerhouse has become a contemporary multi-arts facility and quickly established itself as a leading community cultural development organisation.
In addition, climate controlled galleries and collection storage spaces, a Children's Playground, Weaving Garden, production studios, and new office spaces are being added to the existing structure. This multi-million dollar project is jointly funded by the NSW Government
, Arts NSW and Liverpool City Council
.
On 13 June 2006 Liverpool City Council awarded Kane Construction the contracts to re-develop Stage 3 of Casula Powerhouse. The new incarnation of the Casula Powerhouse has been designed by award winning architects Tonkin Zulaikha Greer.
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, Australia
Australia
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, on the banks of the George's River within the City of Liverpool
Liverpool, New South Wales
Liverpool is a suburb in south-western Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Liverpool is located 32 km south-west of the Sydney central business district, and is the administrative centre of the local government area of the City of Liverpool...
. Formerly a 1950s power station, Casula Powerhouse has become a contemporary multi-arts facility and quickly established itself as a leading community cultural development organisation.
Capital refurbishment
Currently, Casula Powerhouse is undergoing a major capital refurbishment, which will see the development of an international standard exhibition space, a multi-purpose theatre/performance space, artists' studios and artists' residency spaces, an artists' business centre, 7 exhibition spaces, a retail outlet and cafe.In addition, climate controlled galleries and collection storage spaces, a Children's Playground, Weaving Garden, production studios, and new office spaces are being added to the existing structure. This multi-million dollar project is jointly funded by the NSW Government
Government of New South Wales
The form of the Government of New South Wales is prescribed in its Constitution, which dates from 1856, although it has been amended many times since then...
, Arts NSW and Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council is the governing body for the city of Liverpool in Merseyside, England. It consists of 90 councillors, three for each of the city's 30 wards. The council is currently controlled by the Labour Party and is led by Joe Anderson.-Domain:...
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On 13 June 2006 Liverpool City Council awarded Kane Construction the contracts to re-develop Stage 3 of Casula Powerhouse. The new incarnation of the Casula Powerhouse has been designed by award winning architects Tonkin Zulaikha Greer.