Architectural Render of the Riversdale Masterplan

Riversdale Masterplan Timeline

• July 2018: First instalment of $8.6 million grant from the NSW Government’s Regional Cultural Fund for the Riversdale redevelopment project.
• October 2018: Design Development with Kerstin Thompson Architects (KTA) begins.
• November 2018: Capital Project Control appointed as Project Manager.
• February 2019: Development Application lodged with Shoalhaven City Council.
• April 2019: $22M committed in the Australian Government’s 2019/20 Budget, enabling the full project to be realised.
• October 2019: Development approval from Shoalhaven City Council. Design Development completed by KTA enabling tendering to commence.
• February 2020: Early excavation and road work to commence on the Riversdale site.
• March 2020: Full construction to commence.
• May 2021: Gallery component of the construction complete.
• August 2021: Creative Learning Centre, café and new accommodation complete.
• September to November 2021: Defect period and soft opening.
• December 2021: Riversdale re-opens to the public.