Murwilllumbah Civic Centre Auditorium upgrade

Major refurbishment of the Murwillumbah Civic Centre Auditorium has been completed transforming it into a state-of-the-art performance venue that will enhance the cultural richness and vibrancy of the Tweed community.

Work commenced on the $2.5 million project in early January 2020. However, work was been delayed due to COVID-19 and other factors outside of Council’s control.

The auditorium was built in 1974 and officially opened in 1975 by Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. Since then, the auditorium has had very little work carried out, serving the Tweed community in a variety of roles from theatre performances to concerts, eisteddfods to presentation nights and public meetings.

The extensive upgrades will bring the auditorium up to modern standards for accessibility, energy efficiency and functionality. Once completed, the upgraded facility will create modern, attractive and functional cultural spaces for current and future generations of residents and visitors to enjoy.

The $2.5 million project by funded by NSW Government’s Regional Cultural Fund ($1.2 Million) and Tweed Shire Council ($1.3 million) will include:

• Removal of asbestos from auditorium ceiling
• Replacement of the roof to fix persistent leaks
• Technical upgrades to theatre equipment, such as lighting and sound
• Refurbishment of the foyer and provision of accessible toilets
• Accessible access to stage and backstage areas, and
• Backstage refurbishment and addition of an accessible toilets in male and female change rooms