Member for Murray Austin Evans today announced Griffith Regional Theatre has successfully secured $663,175 in funding as part of the first round of the NSW Government’s $100m Regional Cultural Fund (RCF).
Austin pictured with Theatre Manager Raina Savage and member of the Cultural Facilities Committee Brian Simpson.
This is in addition to the $165,000 the theatre received recently through NSW Government Infrastructure funding.
The theatre is one of sixty-eight projects from 12 regions across NSW, sharing in close to $50m in the first round of RCF grants.
Member for Murray Austin Evans today announced Griffith Regional Theatre has successfully secured $663,175 in funding as part of the first round of the NSW Government’s $100m Regional Cultural Fund (RCF).
This is in addition to the $165,000 the theatre received recently through NSW Government Infrastructure funding.
The theatre is one of sixty-eight projects from 12 regions across NSW, sharing in close to $50m in the first round of RCF grants.
Mr Evans said the project involves a major upgrade and revitalisation to the theatre, including new public toilets, a parents’ room, improvements to the foyer, dressing room renovations and installing air-conditioning in the Burley Griffin Room.
“The funding will also been spent on new acoustic panelling in the auditorium and a new lighting desk to support current multi-channel lighting systems for local and touring productions.
“This is a terrific outcome for Griffith, and I know this project will bring a great deal of joy to the community,” Mr Evans said.
Griffith City Council Mayor John Dal Broi has welcomed the announcement.
“This is a very exciting outcome. Council staff will commence planning for the works to be carried out at the most suitable time to ensure the least possible disruption to theatre programs while it is being completed,” said Cr Dal Broi.
“Our grant submission was chosen from a very competitive field of applications and we are delighted to have confirmation.”
Chair of Cultural Facilities Committee Councillor Mike Neville said the redevelopment will allow the theatre to deliver bold and exciting cultural experiences in an enhanced setting.
“This is great news. It means we can make improvements to a facility that is very well utilised,” Cr Neville said.
“Once all of the work has been carried out we will be well on the way to having a state-of-the-art theatre for residents in and around Griffith to enjoy.”
Mr Evans said the Regional Cultural Fund is all about supporting projects – whether they be big or small – that will enhance the cultural richness and vibrancy of our regional communities.
“This has been a great win for Murray and great example of the community having a vision to establish a strong cultural identity,” he said.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro said he was pleased to see such a vast array of exciting projects funded as part of round one of the new arts-specific fund.
“This fund is all about building on that rich arts and culture offering, and enhancing it – not only for those living in our regional towns, but for those who’ll flock to those towns as visitors, keen for a unique arts and cultural experience.
“I congratulate Griffith on the successful outcome of their grant application, and for putting forward a project that will enhance the cultural infrastructure of Murray,” Mr Barilaro said.
Arts Minister Don Harwin said the fund was established to ensure regional NSW received its fair share of arts and cultural infrastructure, no matter where you live.
“Arts and culture is at the heart of every regional community and this first round of funding is evidence that the NSW Government’s commitment to driving growth in arts, screen, culture and heritage in regional NSW is making a difference,” Mr Harwin said.
Applications will soon be invited for the next round of funding through the scheme.
Further information about the RCF is available at www.nsw.gov.au/regionalculturalfund or email regional@arts.nsw.gov.au
Mr Evans said the project involves a major upgrade and revitalisation to the theatre, including new public toilets, a parents’ room, improvements to the foyer, dressing room renovations and installing air-conditioning in the Burley Griffin Room.
“The funding will also been spent on new acoustic panelling in the auditorium and a new lighting desk to support current multi-channel lighting systems for local and touring productions.
“This is a terrific outcome for Griffith, and I know this project will bring a great deal of joy to the community,” Mr Evans said.
Griffith City Council Mayor Jon Dal Broi has welcomed the announcement.
“This is a very exciting outcome. Council staff will commence planning for the works to be carried out at the most suitable time to ensure the least possible disruption to theatre programs while it is being completed,” said Cr Dal Broi.
“Our grant submission was chosen from a very competitive field of applications and we are delighted to have confirmation.”
Chair of Cultural Facilities Committee Councillor Mike Neville said the redevelopment will allow the theatre to deliver bold and exciting cultural experiences in an enhanced setting.
“This is great news. It means we can make improvements to a facility that is very well utilised,” Cr Neville said.
“Once all of the work has been carried out we will be well on the way to having a state-of-the-art theatre for residents in and around Griffith to enjoy.”
Mr Evans said the Regional Cultural Fund is all about supporting projects – whether they be big or small – that will enhance the cultural richness and vibrancy of our regional communities.
“This has been a great win for Murray and great example of the community having a vision to establish a strong cultural identity,” he said.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro said he was pleased to see such a vast array of exciting projects funded as part of round one of the new arts-specific fund.
“This fund is all about building on that rich arts and culture offering, and enhancing it – not only for those living in our regional towns, but for those who’ll flock to those towns as visitors, keen for a unique arts and cultural experience.
“I congratulate Griffith on the successful outcome of their grant application, and for putting forward a project that will enhance the cultural infrastructure of Murray,” Mr Barilaro said.
Arts Minister Don Harwin said the fund was established to ensure regional NSW received its fair share of arts and cultural infrastructure, no matter where you live.
“Arts and culture is at the heart of every regional community and this first round of funding is evidence that the NSW Government’s commitment to driving growth in arts, screen, culture and heritage in regional NSW is making a difference,” Mr Harwin said.
Applications will soon be invited for the next round of funding through the scheme.
Further information about the RCF is available at www.nsw.gov.au/regionalculturalfund or email regional@arts.nsw.gov.au