New civic building and gardens project to return to Council
Following a detailed review of the concept design for the City’s proposed new civic building and gardens project against community feedback, the project is set to return to Council at its Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 24 November.
Council will be voting on whether to progress to detailed design, or to focus on another option or options. As the name suggests, the detailed design phase will involve the preparation of more detailed design documentation, including specialist subconsultant input, allowing the project to be more accurately costed.
Progressing from ‘concept design’ to ‘detailed design’ is part of the typical design process. It does not preclude elected members from continuing to explore other options.
The revised concept design strengthens tree retention outcomes, improves heritage interpretation, increases emphasis on community amenity, and interrogates project cost while maintaining its core objectives.
Community consultation for the initial concept design ran for three-and-a-half months from November 2025 to February 2026.
Ahead of the Agenda Briefing Forum on Tuesday 17 November, the Agenda and Attachments can be viewed here.
Further updates will be shared with the community as the project progresses.