The Suburban Land Agency (SLA) and artsACT have launched a guidance brief to support the development of detailed design proposals for the new Kingston Arts Precinct (KAP).
Welcoming the Kingston Arts Precinct Place Brief, Chief Minister Andrew Barr said the two Agencies had worked closely with the community and key stakeholders to develop the Brief.
“Throughout 2023, the design team will develop a detailed design that reflects the KAP Place Brief,” Mr Barr said.
“Over the next 12 months, the project team will develop a concept design for the new subdivision and arts buildings,” he said.
“Further engagement with the community and arts organisations will take place through different stages of the design to prepare submissions for formal approvals that will permit construction to commence.”
Mr Barr said engagement was already underway to ensure community input on incorporating Ngunnawal language across the precinct and the development of the new ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art space.”
He said construction on the Kingston Arts Precinct would begin in 2024/25.
Minister for the Arts, Tara Cheyne said the Place Brief complemented and furthered the work of the Founding Strategy, released in September last year.
“The vision and values identified through community consultation align strongly with the arts sector’s vision,” Ms Cheyne said.
“Also final is the KAP Arts, Cultural and Creative Plan, it provides a more detailed strategy which addresses ways to engage artists over the design, construction and operational stages.
“Together these documents will guide the future place facilitator and design team, helping them to meet the growing needs of our artistic community.”
SLA and artsACT’s 71-page Place Brief can be accessed at this PS News link.
