Council is considering building a new PAC (Performing Arts Centre), including a theatre. Fostering and supporting arts and culture will provide activities and entertainment for residents, stimulate economic activity, and is an important element of Council’s vision to be a ‘safe, sustainable, vibrant Community.’

Our Community is growing and has expressed a desire for a facility where they can enjoy performances, arts and culture, and also, in some cases, perform themselves. Older people in particular are looking for a venue where they can enjoy live performances or movies during the day.

Feasibility Study

Council engaged an external consultant in mid 2021 to undertake a Feasibility Study to determine whether there was a need for a PAC in the Council area, and whether it would be affordable and viable. The Study was informed by focus groups held with local users, and considered social and economic benefits, and potential costs. The Study found that there is a demand for a PAC in the Council area.

Campbelltown Performing Arts Centre Feasibility Study

Proposed Site

The DfE (Department for Education) has a system wide objective to create schools as community hubs. Preliminary discussions with the DfE mean that Council now has a unique opportunity to build a PAC in collaboration with the new School (Morialta Secondary College) at Rostrevor, that will meet the needs of both Council and School Communities.

Council has the opportunity to be involved in the design of a potential PAC, as well as for it to be built on the edge of the school site (on the corner of St Bernards and Morialta West Roads) which will provide easy access to the PAC for users. The School is also planning on building its own smaller theatre. Council will have 24/7 access to its PAC and first right of access to the Schools’ facilities out of school hours and when they are not in use.

Site Map - Proposed Performing Arts Centre

Proposed Relationship between Council and School Performing Arts Centres

Community Consultation

This consultation has now closed.

To follow the status of this project or find out more, visit Connect 2 Campbelltown.