Newcastle City Council engaged Hawkridge Entertainment Services to complete a Capital Expenditure Review (CER) for the Newcastle Art Gallery expansion project. A CER is required to be completed by Council where it is undertaking a project with a cost in excess of $1 million (GST exclusive). It aims to ensure that a council’s evaluation of the proposed capital expenditure is consistent and rigorous, the merits of projects can be compared and resource allocation can be made on an informed basis.
Newcastle Art Gallery, built in 1977, holds one of Australia’s most substantial art collections dating from colonial times to the present day. Through its ambitious and diverse programming, NAG is popular with local, interstate and international visitors proving it to be an important part of the city’s growing cultural diversity.
The expanded Gallery will include the following features:
- Increased Exhibition Space
- New Entrance and Reception Area with Improved Access and Security
- Café and Terrace
- New Retail Shop
- Multi-purpose and Educational Program Space
- International Standard Loading Dock
- Refurbishment of the interior surfaces of the existing building
- Rainwater harvesting tanks
- Improved efficiency mechanical ventilation system
An expanded and upgraded Gallery of international standing will enable increased exhibition and community engagement programming for the people of the Hunter while also offering a valuable cultural tourism opportunity for NSW.
Our work
Hawkridge Entertainment Services delivers successful outcomes by finding solutions to complex issues. We listen to stakeholders and complete tasks in the timeframes required.
Hawkridge Entertainment Services provides a range of services for organisations including strategic analysis, feasibility development and business case writing. Some of our recent projects are:
- Business Case for the St. Ives Cultural & Environmental Education Centre
- Coffs Harbour Community and Cultural Facilities Plan 2021-2031
- Jetty Memorial Theatre Strategic & Business Plan 2022-2026
- Economic impact of the Alex Theatre, St Kilda
- Analysis of Venue Booking Software for Ryde City Council
Hawkridge Entertainment Services delivers successful outcomes by finding solutions to complex issues. We listen to stakeholders and complete tasks in the timeframes required.
Other similar projects completed by Hawkridge Entertainment Services are available here.