Gympie Civic Centre Revitalisation

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Originally built in 1977, the Gympie Civic Centre is the region’s premiere venue for civic, community and cultural gatherings. Together with the adjacent Senior Citizens Centre, the Civic Centre Precinct is deeply valued by the community, having hosted iconic concerts and live performances, gala balls, weddings, citizenship ceremonies and milestone school formals. The Precinct also holds an essential role as Gympie’s designated Disaster Evacuation and Recovery Centre Headquarters.

Since 2019, the Civic Centre has experienced a series of significant disruptions and closures. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the venue was partially closed and then served as a regional vaccination hub. In the February 2022 flood disaster, it was transformed into an Evacuation Centre before operating as a Community Recovery Hub. In the years following, extensive mould infestation and building damage further impacted the facility’s usability.

These events highlighted the need for comprehensive restoration and upgrades to address structural issues, mould remediation, ageing infrastructure and changes in modern building standards. Community consultation reinforced strong local support to revitalise and reopen the Civic Centre and surrounding precinct as a matter of urgency for community, cultural and economic benefit.

Following a comprehensive scoping and tender process, Council has formally appointed Hutchinson Builders as the construction firm for the Civic Centre work.

To support the project, council has also established a Precinct Reference Group, bringing together community representatives, precinct partners and Council officer to provide local insight and feedback as planning and delivery progress. This group plays an advisory role, helping to ensure community perspectives are considered across design, construction and future activation of the precinct.

Originally built in 1977, the Gympie Civic Centre is the region’s premiere venue for civic, community and cultural gatherings. Together with the adjacent Senior Citizens Centre, the Civic Centre Precinct is deeply valued by the community, having hosted iconic concerts and live performances, gala balls, weddings, citizenship ceremonies and milestone school formals. The Precinct also holds an essential role as Gympie’s designated Disaster Evacuation and Recovery Centre Headquarters.

Since 2019, the Civic Centre has experienced a series of significant disruptions and closures. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the venue was partially closed and then served as a regional vaccination hub. In the February 2022 flood disaster, it was transformed into an Evacuation Centre before operating as a Community Recovery Hub. In the years following, extensive mould infestation and building damage further impacted the facility’s usability.

These events highlighted the need for comprehensive restoration and upgrades to address structural issues, mould remediation, ageing infrastructure and changes in modern building standards. Community consultation reinforced strong local support to revitalise and reopen the Civic Centre and surrounding precinct as a matter of urgency for community, cultural and economic benefit.

Following a comprehensive scoping and tender process, Council has formally appointed Hutchinson Builders as the construction firm for the Civic Centre work.

To support the project, council has also established a Precinct Reference Group, bringing together community representatives, precinct partners and Council officer to provide local insight and feedback as planning and delivery progress. This group plays an advisory role, helping to ensure community perspectives are considered across design, construction and future activation of the precinct.

  • PRG - Expressions of Interest (EOI)

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    CLOSED: This EOI has now closed.

    Membership Opportunities – Expression of Interest Closed

    The Expression of Interest (EOI) process to join the Precinct Reference Group (PRG) has now closed.

    Council thanks everyone who took the time to submit an application and for their interest in contributing to the future of the Gympie Civic Centre Precinct.

    All EOIs are currently being assessed against the published eligibility and selection criteria. Applicants will be advised of the outcome in line with the advertised timeframe.

    If you did not apply during this EOI period, there may be opportunities to participate in future engagement activities as the project progresses. Updates will be shared on this page and through Council’s usual communication channels.

    Further information

    If you have any questions about the EOI process, please contact the project team via email at civiccentre@gympie.qld.gov.au or call 1300 307 800.

Page last updated: 25 Feb 2026, 03:04 PM