Finley School of Arts Redevelopment – On the Drawing Board

Our latest local government project is the Finley School of Arts Redevelopment. The Finley School of Art is one of the most significant heritage buildings in the Berrigan Shire and a key cultural asset for the Finley community. While the building has been added to and modified on several occasions, it still retains significant heritage value. Today, the site is still used for performing arts groups, community meetings and other social and cultural events.

The objective of the Redevelopment is to revitalise the site by increasing its usability, improving  equitable accessibility to the site, whilst retaining its strong heritage value. This will be achieved through a contemporary style addition which is easily distinguishable to the heritage elements of the building. A new foyer area is also proposed to create a communal gathering area. Another important part of the Redevelopment is landscaping to provide ample shade and public seating, and also to complement the architectural works. Overall the scheme will greater improve functionality and just as importantly the overall aesthetics of the site.