The ACT Government is delivering a new Lyric Theatre at the site of the Canberra Theatre Centre, which also includes the Canberra Theatre, the Playhouse and the Courtyard Studio.
The scope of works includes:
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a 2,000-seat Lyric Theatre built across thre levels
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orchestra pit
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fly tower
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ticketing, cloaking and merchandising facilties
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a new loading dock serving both the Lyric Theatre and the existing Playhouse (to be accessed via Theatre Lane), and
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associated public realm works.
Key Dates
| Dec 2025 | Contract Award |
| 2026 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| 2028 | Expected Construction Completion |
Funding contributions
| ACT Government |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | ACT Government |
| Successful Tenderer: | Multiplex |
| Procurement note: | Multiplex were appointed as the project's Early Delivery Partner in May 2025. |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Jun 2024 | The ACT Government committed funding for the Canberra Theatre Centre revitalisation in the 2024–25 ACT Budget |
| May 2025 | Multiplex were awarded an early contractor involvement contract for the project. |
| Oct 2025 | Early works commenced. |
| Dec 2025 | The ACT Government awarded Multiplex the $317 million main works contract to deliver the project. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2026)
Sector
Social
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
Australian Capital Territory |
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