Peddle Thorp awarded tender for design of Albury Entertainment Centre Convention Wing

After a thorough evaluation process, Albury City has awarded Peddle Thorp Melbourne the $2.7 million tender for detailed design work of the Albury Entertainment Centre Convention Wing.

The project is a key commitment of the Australian Government’s $80 million Albury Wodonga Regional Projects (AWRP) initiative.

The redevelopment is receiving $10 million from the Australian Government, $15 million from the New South Wales Government and $6.55 million from the Albury City Council.

Peddle Thorp Melbourne is a large multinational consultancy practice with offices in numerous cities across Australia and a portfolio boasting several high-profile international projects, together with extensive experience designing major convention centres.

Peddle Thorp will be responsible for further developing the original preliminary design for the AEC, informed by a wide range of community engagement, to complete the detailed design of the redevelopment project. In doing so, the company will work in partnership with landscape architecture firm TCL, which is designing Albury’s Cultural Precinct Masterplan based around QEII Square.

NSW Minister for Regional New South Wales, Tara Moriarty noted “the redevelopment of the Albury Entertainment Centre Convention Wing is about making the existing facility bigger, better and more functional as a venue for large-scale corporate and cultural events.

“With the lead Detailed Designer now appointed, consideration will be given to how the expansion of the Convention Wing will be constructed within the existing Albury Entertainment Centre footprint and is another step in delivering Albury’s Cultural Precinct masterplan.

“This project will help strengthen Albury’s economy by establishing the city as a preferred host of business and tourism conventions and supports the staging of major traveling shows.”

Albury Mayor Kylie King said the awarding of the design tender was a cause for celebration as a crucial part of a transformative project for the city’s Cultural Precinct and added “This marks an exciting step forward in the revitalisation of Albury’s entertainment landscape and the provision of enhanced facilities for our local and regional community to enjoy.

“The redeveloped AEC will not only elevate our cultural offerings but also provide a vibrant hub for residents and visitors alike.

“These investments underscore the commitment of each government to fostering the cultural enrichment and economic growth in our region.

“Our focus will now be on collaborating closely with Peddle Thorp Melbourne to refine the design and lay the groundwork for the construction tender process.”

The design work is expected to take around 10 months to complete.