Multipurpose and Evacuation Centre

Project Status

At the August 2025 Council meeting, Council resolved to award the contract for the construction of the Multipurpose and Evacuation Centre (MEC) at the Russell Street end of Richmond Park in Tumut.

Construction commenced in September 2025.

This major project will deliver a modern, purpose-built venue to support both the everyday needs and future resilience of the Snowy Valleys’ community.

Key features of the new centre include indoor multipurpose courts equivalent to two basketball courts, viewing stands for spectators, male/female amenities and change areas, reception area, indoor café area, significant storage space for emergencies, landscaped curtilages, and off-street parking for 50 vehicles.

The new facility will enable local and regional indoor sporting competitions to be held in Tumut, as well as providing flexible spaces to host conferences, school programs, community gatherings and events; and functionality to operate the facility as an evacuation centre during emergencies.

The project is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund.

Project Status

At the August 2025 Council meeting, Council resolved to award the contract for the construction of the Multipurpose and Evacuation Centre (MEC) at the Russell Street end of Richmond Park in Tumut.

Construction commenced in September 2025.

This major project will deliver a modern, purpose-built venue to support both the everyday needs and future resilience of the Snowy Valleys’ community.

The project is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund.

Geotechnical Works

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1 October 2024
Council’s contractor has completed geotechnical field work at the Richmond Park site and will now prepare a Final Report detailing the ground's properties, potential risks, and recommendations. This information will guide the appointed engineering company in designing the concrete slabs, footings, and foundations for the two-story commercial building, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards.
1 October 2024
Council’s contractor has completed geotechnical field work at the Richmond Park site and will now prepare a Final Report detailing the ground's properties, potential risks, and recommendations. This information will guide the appointed engineering company in designing the concrete slabs, footings, and foundations for the two-story commercial building, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards.
Design Tenders Called

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25 September 2024
Council is now inviting tenders for the design of the Tumut Multipurpose Centre. We are looking to engage a qualified consultant team to develop the project documentation, with the lead consultant ideally offering Architectural Services, supported by a team of engineering and specialist consultants.
The Request for Tender closes at 12:00 PM on Friday, 25 October, tender lodgement is online via the Tenderlink website. A report will be presented at the 21 November Ordinary Council Meeting.
25 September 2024
Council is now inviting tenders for the design of the Tumut Multipurpose Centre. We are looking to engage a qualified consultant team to develop the project documentation, with the lead consultant ideally offering Architectural Services, supported by a team of engineering and specialist consultants.
The Request for Tender closes at 12:00 PM on Friday, 25 October, tender lodgement is online via the Tenderlink website. A report will be presented at the 21 November Ordinary Council Meeting.
Geotech Contractor Awarded

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23 September 2024
Council has awarded a contract for geotechnical and environmental testing of the Richmond Park site. The contractor will begin work this week, and over the next two weeks, they will drill boreholes and take samples to assess the ground’s geotechnical and environmental properties.
We expect the noise levels from this work to be comparable to that of a lawn mower.
Once the geotechnical investigations are complete, Council will move forward with finalising the engagement of specialist design consultants to prepare a Concept Design for the new building in preparation for the lodgement of a Development Application early next year. During both the Concept Design and Development Application stages, we’ll ensure the community has the opportunity to review and provide feedback.
23 September 2024
Council has awarded a contract for geotechnical and environmental testing of the Richmond Park site. The contractor will begin work this week, and over the next two weeks, they will drill boreholes and take samples to assess the ground’s geotechnical and environmental properties.
We expect the noise levels from this work to be comparable to that of a lawn mower.
Once the geotechnical investigations are complete, Council will move forward with finalising the engagement of specialist design consultants to prepare a Concept Design for the new building in preparation for the lodgement of a Development Application early next year. During both the Concept Design and Development Application stages, we’ll ensure the community has the opportunity to review and provide feedback.
Council to investigate Richmond Park site

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4 July 2024
At their June 2024 meeting Councillors resolved to approve the Richmond Park site, opposite the Tumut Bowling Club as the preferred site for the Multipurpose Centre building. Read the full media release here.
What's next?

We'll be doing some Geotech investigations and final feasibility studies.

If all goes well, we'll move forward with detailed design plans in preparation of a Development Application.

During the Development Application process, interested stakeholders and community members will get a chance to review and provide feedback.
4 July 2024
At their June 2024 meeting Councillors resolved to approve the Richmond Park site, opposite the Tumut Bowling Club as the preferred site for the Multipurpose Centre building. Read the full media release here.
What's next?

We'll be doing some Geotech investigations and final feasibility studies.

If all goes well, we'll move forward with detailed design plans in preparation of a Development Application.

During the Development Application process, interested stakeholders and community members will get a chance to review and provide feedback.