Maclean Community Precinct (Maclean Civic Hall)

The Maclean Community Precinct will provide a vital cultural and community hub for the region. Once complete, the precinct will serve as a modern, multi-functional space that reflects and supports the diverse needs of the Maclean community.

This project is Jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Government’s Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund in association with the Clarence Valley Council.

Project Features

• 290-seat auditorium
• Riverview function room
• Modern stage and backstage areas
• Café-style food and beverage outlet
• Dedicated car parking
• Accessible amenities
  
  

Community Benefits

• Enhanced Community Connection: A welcoming place for residents and visitors to come together, share experiences, and foster a strong sense of belonging.
• Improved Social Wellbeing: Spaces designed to support social interaction, creativity, and cultural expression will contribute to better mental health and community resilience.
• Boost to Local Arts and Culture: The state-of-the-art auditorium with tiered seating will be a high-quality venue capable of hosting touring musicians, comedians, theatre companies, and local productions.
• Increased Economic Activity: Events and performances will attract visitors to the area, supporting local businesses and stimulating the regional economy.
• Flexible and Inclusive Use: Multipurpose rooms and a commercial kitchen will support a wide range of community events, workshops, and programs for all ages and interests.

Project Timeline

Projects Updates

May 2025

Demolition is complete and relocation of existing services is well advanced to pave the way for the next stage of construction.

Once Council secures the Construction Certificate we will commence work on the basement carpark.

A Development Application (DA) modification is being prepared that includes:

• Refinements to the external finishes (driven by updates to the internal floorplans since the original DA).
• Design adjustments such as opening up the end of the river function room to introduce a balcony.
• Aesthetic changes are being proposed to help manage construction costs while maintaining the project's design intent.

PICTURED: Site at completion of demolition.

PICTURED: During demolition inside the Maclean Civic Hall – the curved metal ceiling was salvaged for re-use in the new facility.

November 2025

Work completed up to the end of November 2025 includes:

• Most of the block retaining walls are finished.
• Most of the waterproofing on these walls is also finished.
• The lift shaft has been poured up to the bottom of the Ground Floor slab.
• Most of the concrete columns have been built.
• Half of the Basement slabs (4 out of 8) have been poured.
• Most of the underground pipes have been installed.
• The structural steel is being made in the workshop.
• The post‑tensioned Ground Floor drawings are finished.
  
  

Timelapse videos

April to June

July to September 

October to November

Location

48 River Street, Maclean 2463  View Map

-29.4585003,153.1967477

48 River Street , Maclean 2463

48 River Street , Maclean 2463

Maclean Community Precinct (Maclean Civic Hall)