A once in a lifetime project - Baw Baw Culture & Connection Precinct

A once in a lifetime project - Baw Baw Culture & Connection Precinct

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Your support can make the difference.

Situated in the heart of Warragul, the Baw Baw Culture and Connection Precinct will provide a safe and accessible place of warmth and welcome where belonging is a priority.

It will foster community connectedness, lifelong learning and creativity for people of all ages and backgrounds, establishing an inspiring gathering place for both the local community and visitors to Baw Baw.

The precinct will serve as a hub for services, support and activities spanning:

  • arts and creative industries
  • social connection and community groups
  • technology and business incubation
  • education and skill building
  • health and wellbeing 

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Your support can make the difference.

Situated in the heart of Warragul, the Baw Baw Culture and Connection Precinct will provide a safe and accessible place of warmth and welcome where belonging is a priority.

It will foster community connectedness, lifelong learning and creativity for people of all ages and backgrounds, establishing an inspiring gathering place for both the local community and visitors to Baw Baw.

The precinct will serve as a hub for services, support and activities spanning:

  • arts and creative industries
  • social connection and community groups
  • technology and business incubation
  • education and skill building
  • health and wellbeing 

The precinct will be a new landmark for Baw Baw, architecturally significant and built using the highest environmental standards, it will create outstanding economic and tourism opportunities for our region

The precinct will celebrate Baw Baw Shire's rich and diverse arts and culture scene, providing dynamic spaces to showcase visual and digital arts, first nations and local history as well as performances, events and workshops.

Ongoing activations and supporting infrastructure throughout the precinct will help grow creative industries and tourism opportunities locally; attracting new visitors to Baw Baw Shire and encouraging them to stay longer.

Baw Baw Shire Council has pledged a co-contribution of $10 million – the largest investment in a single project in our history. Council has advocated for a $10 million co-contribution from the state and federal governments

The Commonwealth Government has committed $14.5 million via the Growing Regions Program.  The Victorian Government has made contributions of $3.5 million through its Growing Suburbs Fund and $1 million through the Living Libraries Fund towards this project.

Council is seeking $5 million from the Victorian Government to deliver the this transformational project to it’s full potential.  

For more information on the project visit Baw Baw Culture and Connection Precinct or view the full render here

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We're so close! Tell the state government why funding to complete the Baw Baw Culture and Connection Precinct is vital to support tourism, arts and culture in our community. 

 

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