Duke of Kent Community Building

24 Jun 2024

New Duke of Kent Community Building Completed

The new Duke of Kent Community Building was officially opened on Monday 24 June 2024.

Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga, Councillor Dallas Tout welcomed special guests including First Nations Elder Aunty Mary Atkinson, and members of the Wagga Wagga Veteran & Vintage Motor Club (VVMC) and University of the Third Age (U3A), who are long-term users of the previous site.

The new building includes a new sound system and a soundproof wall divider, which will allow the space to serve multiple user groups. Fresh office spaces have also been created for ongoing use by the VVMC and U3A.

External upgrades include a new 22-space carpark, while solar panels and upgraded storm water and sewer systems ensure the site will be well supported by its surrounding infrastructure. A multi-purpose undercover area has also been erected.

The VVMC and U3A will now use the new space as a base for their meetings and activities, however the venue will also be accessible to other community groups and members of the public via the online booking system on the Council website.

30 May 2024

Project update

A Certificate of Occupation has now been issued for the Duke of Kent Community Building, paving the way for the site to become fully functional and available for use in the near future.

Line marking in the car park has also been completed, while final works – including installation of television sets and a new internal sound system – are due for completion in the coming days.

06 Sep 2023

Project nearing completion

Progress continues to construct the new Duke of Kent community building.

The internal fit-out has reached an advanced stage, with almost all components now in place.

Recent activities include:

• tiling the kitchen, kitchenettes, and toilets
• installing an internet connection
• connecting CCTV
• installing a soundproof wall divider.

On the exterior front, the following work has been recently completed:

• installing footpaths
• establishing stormwater and sewer systems.

Remaining tasks include constructing the carpark and landscaping.

Construction is expected to be completed in October 2023, weather permitting.

Council is taking steps to arrange routine cleaning, gardening, and maintenance services.

The new building is being integrated into the Council's booking system for community groups to access when it is complete.

22 May 2023

Construction progressing

Construction of the new Duke of Kent community building is now well underway.

Following the slab being poured in December 2022, the frame has been erected and roofing installed. Installation of the following items are now also complete:

• electrical and plumbing
• windows and door frames
• external cladding.

Construction contractors are finalising some external components of the building such as installing roof flashing and will soon start on the internal fit-out.

05 Dec 2022

Project update

Construction of the new community building is about to get underway with the slab scheduled to be poured on 16 December, weather permitting.

The project is expected to be completed by end June 2023.

12 Oct 2022

Project update

Demolition of the existing building is complete.

Removal of the soft and hard landscape elements is underway.

Construction of the new building is expected to start in the coming weeks, weather permitting.

01 Sep 2022

Construction to begin

Works to construct the new community facility next to Duke of Kent oval is scheduled to start next week, weather permitting.

The site will be cleared to make way for the new building which will accommodate the Wagga Wagga Veteran & Vintage Motor Club, University of the Third Age members, and other community groups.

A number of parking bays at the entrance of Kent Crescent will be unavailable during construction.

Work is expected to be completed by the end of June 2023.

12 Aug 2022

Project update

This project is awaiting the construction certificate and is expected to start in September 2022.

01 Jul 2022

Project update

Construction of the Duke of Kent community building is scheduled to start in August 2022.

18 Feb 2022

Duke of Kent Community Building update

This project is awaiting DA approval.

18 Aug 2021

Car club to call new community facility its home

A purpose-built facility in central Wagga Wagga will be the new home for a local car club and other community groups after Wagga Wagga City Council approved the site earlier this week.

Council has approved the start of the design and construction phase for the new building at 26 Shaw Street which is the former site of the Wagga Women’s Bowling Club club rooms, next to Duke of Kent Oval.

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