Multipurpose and Evacuation Centre

The Tumut Multipurpose and Evacuation Centre (MEC) has been completed, with the doors officially opened to the community on 3 September 2026.

Located at the Russell Street end of Richmond Park, the new centre is a modern, purpose-built facility designed to support the everyday needs of the community while strengthening the Snowy Valleys’ resilience during emergencies.

Construction commenced in September 2025, following Council’s decision in August 2025 to award the construction contract.

The centre features two indoor multipurpose courts suitable for basketball, netball, futsal, volleyball, pickleball and cricket training, spectator viewing stands, male and female amenities and change areas, a reception area, indoor café space, significant emergency storage, landscaped areas and off-street parking for 50 vehicles.

The flexible facility provides a new home for local and regional indoor sporting competitions, while also offering space for conferences, school programs, community gatherings and events. It has also been designed to serve as an evacuation centre during emergencies.

The $13.8 million project was jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund.

The Tumut Multipurpose and Evacuation Centre (MEC) has been completed, with the doors officially opened to the community on 3 September 2026.

Construction commenced in September 2025, following Council’s decision in August 2025 to award the construction contract.

The $13.8 million project was jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund.

Community Feedback

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20 December 2024
A big thank you to everyone who joined us at our pop-up community session in Richmond Park. Your feedback was valuable, highlighting key issues like parking, lighting, noise, multi-use sports needs, and cooling.
Stay tuned! In January, we’ll be releasing our first Project Newsletter, covering some of the most common questions and updates on the project.
20 December 2024
A big thank you to everyone who joined us at our pop-up community session in Richmond Park. Your feedback was valuable, highlighting key issues like parking, lighting, noise, multi-use sports needs, and cooling.
Stay tuned! In January, we’ll be releasing our first Project Newsletter, covering some of the most common questions and updates on the project.
Pop-up Community Session

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28 November 2024
Come along to the pop-up community session at Richmond Park to learn more about the project's design and development, meet the architect, share your thoughts and ask questions. Your input will help shape a facility for the whole community.
Date: Wednesday 11 December 2024
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Location: Richmond Park (near the playground)
28 November 2024
Come along to the pop-up community session at Richmond Park to learn more about the project's design and development, meet the architect, share your thoughts and ask questions. Your input will help shape a facility for the whole community.
Date: Wednesday 11 December 2024
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Location: Richmond Park (near the playground)
Project Moves into Detailed Design Phase

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25 November 2024
At the November 2024 Ordinary Council meeting, a specialist architect was engaged to develop the detailed design for the Multipurpose and Evacuation Centre at Richmond Park and manage all necessary documentation for the Development Application process.
A community consultation session is being planned for mid-December, offering residents the chance to meet the architect, gain insights into the project, ask questions, and share any concerns.
As part of the Development Application process, stakeholders and community members will also have the opportunity to provide feedback.
25 November 2024
At the November 2024 Ordinary Council meeting, a specialist architect was engaged to develop the detailed design for the Multipurpose and Evacuation Centre at Richmond Park and manage all necessary documentation for the Development Application process.
A community consultation session is being planned for mid-December, offering residents the chance to meet the architect, gain insights into the project, ask questions, and share any concerns.
As part of the Development Application process, stakeholders and community members will also have the opportunity to provide feedback.
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.