Community Feedback for the NCCI Grounds Redevelopment

About You

How do you use the grounds of the Community Centre?

1. Car parking relocation

One proposal is to relocate the current upper Cullen Street car park to the northern end of the grounds, at the current market site.

This could increase available car parking while also providing sealed surfaces and improved drainage for community events and markets.

How supportive are you of exploring this option?

Do you see any challenges, concerns or opportunities with this proposal?

2. Cullen Street Entry Court

It is proposed that the current upper Cullen Street car park be transformed into a welcoming community entry court and focal point for the Community Centre.

How supportive are you of this idea?

Do you have any comments about the proposed Cullen Street Entry Court?

What would you like to see included in this space?

3. Market Expansion & Future Opportunities

If parking were relocated to the northern end of the grounds, this may create an opportunity to develop a more accessible and flexible space for markets, community events and future activities.

This space could support a range of possibilities, including evening markets, seasonal events, pop-up stalls, community gatherings and additional market spaces.

The intention is to explore how the grounds could better support community use, accessibility and future opportunities.

How supportive are you of exploring a flexible market and event space in this area?

Please tell us why:

4. Community Court

The current bitumen area behind Acacia Centre could be reimagined as a more welcoming, accessible and flexible community space.

This area could support a range of uses, such as gathering, seating, community activities, small events, gardens, shade, art, lighting or other ideas suggested by the community.

How supportive are you of this idea?

What do you think would be the best use of this space?

5. Performance Precinct

A dedicated performance and event area is being considered in the area of the current tiered seating.

How supportive are you of creating a performance area?

What types of activities would you like to see there?

6. Future of Existing Stage

A performance space is planned as part of the redevelopment. We are seeking feedback on the future of the existing stage.

What would you prefer?

How strongly do you feel about your preference?

Please explain your preference:

7. Fig Tree Near the Children's Centre

NCCI is currently considering the removal of the fig tree located next to the Day Care Centre.

This is not a decision being taken lightly. The tree’s root system is lifting nearby pathways and is also impacting the Day Care Centre building and outdoor play areas. We have sought advice from a number of relevant experts about possible options to manage the issue. Based on the advice received, removal has been recommended as the only practical option to address the ongoing impact on the Day Care Centre.

We understand this may be upsetting for some community members (us too!) as the tree is a valued part of the site.

How supportive are you of this decision if no viable alternative exists?

Do you have any suggestions or alternatives that should be considered?

8. Overall Feedback

Overall, how supportive are you of the proposed grounds redevelopment ideas?

What excites you most about the future of the Community Centre grounds?

Do you have any other comments, ideas or concerns?