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Project

Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation

PROJECT STATUS
Under Procurement
Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation

The Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation (MAPT) project will be delivered over two phases, comprising new public gardens, new contemporary art gallery, pedestrian connections, underground shared services, and new and upgraded theatre and art facilities.

MAPT Phase One - Northern Package will include: 

  • a new 18,000 square metre public garden, including space for outdoor art and performances
  • NGV Contemporary (renamed to The Fox: NGV Contemporary), a new modern art and design gallery
  • new connections and improved access into and through the precinct, and
  • underground shared services that will ensure the seamless and sustainable operations of the precinct and its venues.

MAPT Phase Two - Southern Package has yet to be allocated funding, but will include:

  • further upgrades to the Arts Centre Melbourne
  • a new Centre for Creativity, run by ACM, with spaces and facilities for Victoria’s small to medium and independent arts sector, a new performing arts gallery, and an expanded Australian Music Vault.

Key Dates

Jun 2018 Project Announcement

Funding contributions

Victorian Government
Private donation - Fox family
Private donation - Ian Potter Foundation

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Development Victoria
Related contracts:
Design contract
Successful Tenderer - HASSELL and Solid Objects Idenburg Liu

PROJECT HISTORY

Jun 2018 The Victorian Government announced an investment of $208 million over two years towards the first phase of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation project.
Feb 2019 Architects Hassell and SO - IL were appointed to design the new public space as part of the Melbourne Arts Precinct redevelopment.
Nov 2020 As part of the 2020-21 Victorian Budget, the Victorian Government announced $1.46 billion in funding towards the first phase of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation.
Dec 2020 The Ian Potter Foundation donated $20 million to the new NGV Contemporary.
Jun 2021 The Victorian Government announced the establishment of a new entity - the Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation (MAP Co) – to oversee the Federation Square Civic Space, and public gardens to be delivered under the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation.
Nov 2021 The Victorian Government announced an additional $241 million for Phase One of the project, bringing the total public investment for Phase One to $1.7 billion.
Estimated Total Cost
(2021)
Sector
Social
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
Victoria |
Resources
Media releases
2019/02/20
2019/02/25
2020/11/25
2021/06/06
2018/06/03
2021/11/15
Project pages
Creative Victoria
Development Victoria
Major Contract

Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation Phase One - Northern Package

PROJECT STATUS
Awarded
Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation Phase One - Northern Package

The Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation (MAPT) project will be delivered over two phases, comprising new public gardens, new contemporary art gallery, pedestrian connections, underground shared services, and new and upgraded theatre and art facilities.

MAPT Phase One - Northern Package will be awarded in multiple stages. The scope of works for the Northern Package primary contract will include: 

  • the restoration and upgrades to the Art Centre Melbourne State Theatre for new seating and flooring, new lifts, and wheelchair positions in stalls
  • the delivery of two new hospitality spaces in the western and northern facades of the Theatres building
  • expanding the Loading Dock, and
  • building a new rehearsal studio. 

Additional works, as part of MAPT Phase One - Northern Package will include:

  • The Fox: NGV Contemporary, a new modern art and design gallery
  • a new 18,000 square metre urban garden, and
  • new connections into and through the precinct.

Key Dates

Apr 2021 RFT Open
Nov 2021 EOIs Open
Apr 2023 Contract Award: Primary Contract
2028 Expected Construction Commencement

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Development Victoria
Successful Tenderer: Primary contract: Lendlease
Related contracts:
Design contract
Successful Tenderer - HASSELL and Solid Objects Idenburg Liu

Early Works
Successful Tenderer - Lendlease

PROJECT HISTORY

Nov 2021 Expressions of Interest opened for the Northern Package, closing on 31 January 2022. An industry briefing was to be held on 9 December 2021.
Apr 2022 The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) received a $100 million donation from Lindsay Fox AC and Paula Fox AO towards the construction of NGV Contemporary. The NGV Contemporary will be renamed to The Fox: NGV Contemporary.
May 2022 The Victorian Government awarded Lendlease the early works contract.
Jul 2022 Early works on commenced on the project.
Apr 2023 Lendlease was awarded the main works primary contract for the MAPT Phase One - Northern Package.
Oct 2023 The Victorian Government has opened Expressions of Interest for the main works contract to construct the Fox: NGV Contemporary gallery, delivered as part of the Melbourne Arts Precint - Phase One.
Estimated Total Cost
(2023)
Sector
Social
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
Victoria |
Resources
Media releases
2020/11/25
2018/06/03
2019/02/20
2019/02/25
2021/11/15
2022/04/19
2022/05/16
2022/07/24
2023/04/28
Tender notices
2021/11/23 (EOI)
The Fox: NGV Main Works
Project pages
Creative Victoria
Development Victoria
Major Contract

Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation - Southern Package

PROJECT STATUS
Announced
Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation - Southern Package

The Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation (MAPT) project will be delivered over two phases, comprising new public gardens, new contemporary art gallery, pedestrian connections, underground shared services, and new and upgraded theatre and art facilities.

MAPT Phase Two- Southern Package has yet to be allocated funding, but will include:

  • further upgrades to the Arts Centre Melbourne
  • a new Centre for Creativity, run by ACM, with spaces and facilities for Victoria’s small to medium and independent arts sector, a new performing arts gallery, and an expanded Australian Music Vault.

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Development Victoria
Related contracts:
Design contract (for Theatres Building at Melbourne Arts Centre)
Successful Tenderer - NH Architecture and Snøhetta

Sector
Social
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
Victoria |
Resources
Media releases
2018/06/03
2020/11/25
2018/08/13
Project pages
Creative Victoria
Development Victoria
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