Cromwell Memorial Hall & Events Centre
The Cromwell community is taking a bold step and looking to the future by investing in an asset that will meet the needs of the community now and into the future. The Cromwell Memorial Hall and Events Centre will be a place that respects its Memorial status while providing a modern, contemporary space for all of the community and visitors to feel welcome.
Throughout all design phases there has been lots of discussion and consultation with the external stakeholder group which is made up of representatives from the Cromwell Town and Country Club, Cromwell Museum, Cromwell Cultural Centre Trust, CromwellContinue reading
The Cromwell community is taking a bold step and looking to the future by investing in an asset that will meet the needs of the community now and into the future. The Cromwell Memorial Hall and Events Centre will be a place that respects its Memorial status while providing a modern, contemporary space for all of the community and visitors to feel welcome.
Throughout all design phases there has been lots of discussion and consultation with the external stakeholder group which is made up of representatives from the Cromwell Town and Country Club, Cromwell Museum, Cromwell Cultural Centre Trust, Cromwell RSA, Old Cromwell Inc. and Fine Thyme Theatre. There has also been regular check-ins and discussion with the Project Advisory Group.
We have been partnering with Aukaha, the consultancy company for Kāi Tahu, to confirm the key values of this work for mana whenua and to refine the cultural conceptual overlay for the design phases with Jasmax and Council.
With this stakeholder involvement and expert advice, the Jasmax consultancy team have been able to find clever and efficient design outcomes that represent the best functionality and size of the spaces within the building. The building will cater for both our community needs and commercial uses, and ensure we get the most out of the facility.
Plans for this project have progressed from concept design (broad parameters of the project are established) to developed design (final design is shaped) and then to detailed design (high level of detail is reached with contractor specifications). Even though this design work has been largely out of sight from the public, there has been a lot going on behind the scenes to reach the current stage. A clear sign that the project is progressing was the appointment by Council on 29 February 2024 of Naylor Love as the construction partner and Jasmax as the construction project manager. This project will be the most significant and ambitious capital project ever undertaken by Central Otago District Council (CODC). The old hall has had a fitting farewell and demolition has now begun. Once demolition is complete, the new facility will take about two years to complete.
Keeping you up to date
We want to keep you informed each step of the way. This page will be regularly updated with project milestones, decisions, timelines and with any opportunities for you to get involved.
How it all began
If you would like a refresher on how this exciting project came about for the community, have a look at the Cromwell Masterplan information in the project updates below. It covers:
- Cromwell Masterplan and Let's Talk Options community engagement.
- Cromwell Masterplan Spatial Framework.
- Long-term Plan 2021-2031 community consultation on how to progress the arts, culture and heritage precinct.
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October 2023
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Another step forward in the realisation of the new Cromwell Memorial Hall and Events Centre has happened this month with the Building Consent application submitted to Council.
This now starts the Central Otago District Council’s process to gain approval to construct the facility and ensure it meets all current regulations.
Jasmax, the architects of the project, are approaching completion of the detailed design phase of the project, following endorsement of the developed design by the Cromwell Community Board at their May meeting. At the same time, work has been continuing with external funders to seek support for the project capital investment.
The tender process for the physical works (demolition and building) commenced on 18 September when the four shortlisted respondents from the initial registration of interest procurement process were invited to a site briefing by Council’s evaluation team. This team comprised representatives of Council’s property team and external consultants covering architectural and engineering disciplines. At the briefing, the respondents were given a more detailed brief of the project, invited to ask questions, given access to the site to get a feel for the surrounding area of the hall, and had the opportunity to better understand what will be required in their tender responses. Whilst on site it was also a good opportunity for Council to emphasise the need for the contractors to minimise disruption to the neighbouring properties throughout the project. Tenders close on 2 November and will then be evaluated by the team. This tender timeline means that the demolition of the existing hall will now be in early 2024 to give time for the winning tenderer to fully prepare the site prior to work commencement.
Until the tenders close, Council will be preparing the contract documentation to ensure all legalities are covered and ready for signing by both parties when the winning tender is confirmed. Discussions will continue with the museum to confirm how the relocation of artifacts will be undertaken when the time is right. Plans will be solidified on how the community can say goodbye to the hall before the demolition work starts.
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August 2023
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- The final stages of design (detailed design) are scheduled to be complete in August, which keep the project on track.
- Engagement has begun with potential contractors to build to build the hall, using the approved detailed design, which includes both community and commercial functionality.
- Prior to demolition of the former Cromwell Memorial Hall, a farewell ceremony will be held. Watch this space for more details on how you can share your stories and memories of the hall.
In the News
Cromwell Museum News - Cromwell Bulletin
Out with the old, in with the new, says RSA - CODC media release
Project timeline
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Contract awarded - 2021
Cromwell Memorial Hall & Events Centre has finished this stageJasmax awarded the design contract for Cromwell’s new hall build.
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Concept design - 2022
Cromwell Memorial Hall & Events Centre has finished this stageCromwell Community Board approved design scope in order to proceed to concept design. Concept design is given form and basic functionality as a concept only, taking into account the constraints and regulatory requirements for the site and project.
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Preliminary design - 2023
Cromwell Memorial Hall & Events Centre has finished this stageThe concept is refined to provide appropriate sizes of spaces and include any refinements to the brief that may impact on the form, functionality and cost of the project.
At the end of this stage the project should be clearly defined, a preliminary estimate of cost can be established by a quantity surveyor and a resource consent may be applied for.
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Developed design - 2023
Cromwell Memorial Hall & Events Centre has finished this stageThe approved preliminary design is further developed to provide a set of documents (drawings and outline specification) that identify and coordinate all elements of the building, including structural elements, building services and materials and finishes.
At the end of this stage an elemental estimate of cost can be established by a quantity surveyor and a resource consent (if required) may be applied for.
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Detailed design - 2023
Cromwell Memorial Hall & Events Centre has finished this stageCromwell Community Board reviewed the design and approved detailed design
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Construction contract awarded - 2024
Cromwell Memorial Hall & Events Centre has finished this stageNaylor Love is confirmed as the construction partner and Jasmax as the construction project manager.
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Site Establishment and Demolition - 2024
Cromwell Memorial Hall & Events Centre has finished this stage- Farewell ceremony to the old Memorial Hall (April 2024)
- Demolition of old Memorial Hall complete (May-June 2024)
- New car park complete (August 2024)
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Construction phase - 2024-2026
Cromwell Memorial Hall & Events Centre is currently at this stage- Foundation and slabs poured (2024) Concrete progress on hall, event centre | Otago Daily Times Online News (odt.co.nz)
- Wall panels and partial roof installed (2025)
- Floor and structural steel installed (2025)
- Internal work begins, including audio/visual, air conditioning, lighting, etc. (2025)
- Landscaping (2026)
- Commissioning (2026)
- Building operational (2026)
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Construction complete - 2026
this is an upcoming stage for Cromwell Memorial Hall & Events Centre
Kāi Tahu partnership
Central Otago District Council is working in partnership with Kāi Tahu through their consulting company, Aukaha.
Manawhenua and the Aukaha Art and Design team draw from Kāi Tahu Cultural values and pūrakau (narratives) as valuable taoka (treasures) full of inherited cultural knowledge. This mātauraka Kāi Tahu (cultural knowledge) comes under the custodianship of manawhenua.
Aukaha are advised by their Manawhenua Working Group throughout the design process to confirm that mātauraka Kāi Tahu utilised is authentic, suitable and of the highest scholarly standard. The design process includes identity, history, values, narratives, feedback and endorsement.
As we progress through the project, supporting cultural values and concepts will be specifically identified by manawhenua to inform the design of elements within the Cromwell Memorial Hall Project.