Design and Construct of WSIG Campbelltown Arts Centre Expansion

⁠⁠⁠ABOUT CAMPBELLTOWN

Campbelltown is a city defined by opportunity, shaped by our stunning natural landscape, strategic connectivity, and vibrant community. Located on Dharawal Country and framed by the Nepean and Georges Rivers, our city blends rich cultural heritage with a forward-thinking spirit, creating an environment where ideas thrive and possibilities are brought to life.

Campbelltown's well-connected location places our city at the heart of global supply chains, major freight routes, and public transport networks. With direct access to Sydney, Western Sydney International Airport, and key logistics corridors, we offer strong connections for businesses and investors. This advantage is strengthened by a skilled and diverse workforce ready to support growth and innovation.

Located just 55 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD, Campbelltown is the key commercial centre that services the Macarthur region, with strong connections to the Illawarra region to the east and the rest of Western Sydney. Our Local Government Area spans 31,200 hectares, including extensive bushland and waterways, with Dharawal and Warranmadhaa National Parks as natural treasures at our doorstep.

Our city is experiencing remarkable transformation and is one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia. Home to more than 180,000 residents today, Campbelltown's population is projected to reach around 250,000 by 2036. This growth is powered by significant housing development, major infrastructure investment, and expanding employment opportunities, creating a dynamic environment for business and community alike.

Campbelltown is proud of its rich cultural diversity and vibrant community spirit. Thirty-one percent of our residents were born overseas, and over sixty percent have parents who were born overseas. As the cultural heart of the Macarthur region, we are leading the next decade of growth, cementing our position as a hub for business, culture, and innovation. Strong population growth, major infrastructure projects, and exciting development opportunities, means, Campbelltown is the ideal place for investment and partnership.

We are Campbelltown, where opportunity comes to life.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

Council invites suitably experienced organisations to submit an expression of interest for a Principal Contractor to finalise the developed design and deliver the construction of the WSIG Campbelltown Arts Centre Expansion, as per the program, within the budget and quality but not compromising any safety standards.

Campbelltown City Council has successfully secured Western Sydney Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) funding, through the NSW State Government, to deliver an expansion of the existing Campbelltown Arts Centre (CAC), through the CAC Expansion Project (the Project).

Owned and operated by Campbelltown City Council (CCC), the CAC currently consists of a small 180-seat theatre, rehearsal studio and green room, three workshop areas, boardroom, galleries, community spaces, a 50-seat cafe including a courtyard area, collection storage, live-in residency, retail outlet, Japanese garden, Sculpture Garden, external amphitheatre, and small retail area.

The Project budget is $84.6 million (excl GST) and is made up of funding through WSIG as well as co-contribution from CCC.

The CAC expansion will build on the strengths of the existing infrastructure, growing to meet the arts and cultural desires of the Macarthur community and expand partnerships into the education sector while improving the overall financially sustainability for this nationally recognised facility. It will become a regional facility for the fastest-growing region in Australia.

ONLINE TENDER BRIEFING

Attend our Non-Mandatory online tender briefing at 3pm AEST on Tuesday 5 May 2026. Please confirm your intention to attend the Non-Mandatory online briefing by emailing Council's procurement section tenders@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au You will then be provided with the details to join the online meeting.

REGISTRATION

You can download the Request for Expression of Interest (RFE) document after registering with the etender portal through the portal in electronic form.

ENQUIRIES

Enquiries prior to download of the RFE should be directed to:

Leah Dickson

02 4645 4925

leah.dickson@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au

All enquiries following the download of the RFE should be made via the etender online forum.