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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.
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.
Cromwell Memorial Hall & Events Centre has finished this stage
Jasmax awarded the design contract for Cromwell’s new hall build.
Concept design - 2022
Cromwell Memorial Hall & Events Centre has finished this stage
Cromwell 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.
Preliminary design - 2023
Cromwell Memorial Hall & Events Centre has finished this stage
The 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.
Developed design - 2023
Cromwell Memorial Hall & Events Centre has finished this stage
The 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.
Detailed design - 2023
Cromwell Memorial Hall & Events Centre has finished this stage
Cromwell Community Board reviewed the design and approved detailed design
Construction contract awarded - 2024
Cromwell Memorial Hall & Events Centre has finished this stage
Naylor Love is confirmed as the construction partner and Jasmax as the construction project manager.
Site Establishment and Demolition - 2024
Cromwell Memorial Hall & Events Centre is currently at 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)
Construction phase - 2024-2026
this is an upcoming stage for Cromwell Memorial Hall & Events Centre
Internal work begins, including audio/visual, air conditioning, lighting, etc. (2025)
Landscaping (2026)
Commissioning (2026)
Building operational (2026)
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.