A Creative Capital Funded Project…

Building Project Works included:

  • Restoring the southeast corner brick wall

  • Replacing the electrical board and wiring

  • Installing a mains, new meter and insulation in the ceiling (for energy efficient compliance), a ceiling with sound absorbency, corrugated perforated zincalume ceiling will add to the industrial chic look

  • Addressing rising damp concerns

  • Installing fire shutters for 4 windows for National Construction Code (NCC) fire safety compliance

  • Allowing for adjustment of windows to the north to be compliant with NCC

  • Renovating the entry design for access and mobility compliance, existing windows and door (inclusive of glass and blinds)

  • Allowing for repairs and additional polished floorboards

  • Constructing a music practice room with sound treatment for walls and ceiling including acoustic lining and panels

  • Constructing amenities compliant with NCC: 1 accessible WC and 1 unisex

  • Building a kitchenette and office with storage space

 

Project Manager, Karlene Irving and Architect, Belinda Dimarzio-Bryan

Timeframe

  • Concept Design completed August 2022

  • Development Application (DA) approved September 2022

  • Tender Documents issued 6 April 2023

  • Construction Certificate (CC) submitted 18 April 2023

  • Tender from Stuart Crowfoot Constructions accepted 26 May 2023

  • Building contract signed 20 July 2023

  • Construction start 30 July 2023

  • Construction/Project completed 30 November 2023

The Project continues… support us if you can

Philanthropic funding Thank you to David and Wendy Burns, Carol Weatherhead, Belinda Dimarzio-Bryan and our anonymous donor for your funding support to accommodate for the variations made to the Creative Capital project due to the age of the building.

If you would like to contribute financially to the continued restoration and refurbishment of the historic Mechanics Institute building in Warren, NSW so that it is maintained and developed as a high end performing, creative and Language arts space please click on the button above.

Additional project items yet to be completed include:

  • Safely demolishing the back room to convert to a tiered theatre

  • Door closers and kickplates

  • A professional art hanging system

  • Air conditioning and heating

  • Projector for backdrop images/information on the rear wall of the multipurpose space

  •  Acoustic curtains

  • Window roller blinds

The Rear Shed