We're bringing to life our community's vision for a new library, art gallery, multipurpose cinema and visitor information centre in Dalby.

Dalby-based company New State Builders has been appointed as head contractor for the project. Construction is expected to start in late May 2026 and is expected to wrap up in mid-2028.

The budget for the Dalby Cultural Centre project is $72.285M and will be funded with $14.19 million support from the Queensland Government in association with Western Downs Regional Council.

The new cultural centre has been designed to complement an amazing new adventure playground, interactive water play area, and lots of new places to gather as part of a revitalised Thomas Jack Park Precinct parkland experience.

We'll also be adding around 1500m² of new greenspace through the relocation of our parks and recreation depot further reducing the cultural centre building footprint to around 6.6 per cent of the park.

The design for the cultural centre been shaped by the vision of our incredible community, who envisioned a unique cultural experience that celebrates Dalby as an iconic gateway to the Western Downs, seamlessly embedded in the natural beauty of the park.

This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government and Western Downs Regional Council.

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