There’s a chance to view the revamped Old Kyneton Primary School during a special Community Open Day.
The site will be open to visitors on Sunday, September 14, as part of the final day of festivities for the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival.
“The festival is a highlight of our annual calendar, and it provides a wonderful opportunity to throw open the doors of the Old Kyneton Primary School and bring the site to life – indoors and outdoors,” Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said.
Visitors can view the site’s newly renovated spaces while enjoying family-friendly activities including amusements for children, a petting zoo, performances and artist showcases.
The $12 million project has restored the school’s heritage bluestone building, creating a space for art, creativity and community, and built a new contemporary central building to provide a welcoming entry for visitors.
The former library has also been transformed, now suitable for a range of community and creative uses while the school’s grounds have been revitalised with landscaping, including 3000 new plants.
The Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival will be the first event to bring these new indoor and outdoor spaces to life.
An expressions of interest process is currently under way for a head tenant/operator for the historic site.
Proposals are sought from parties with a compelling vision and suitable experience to shape a thriving hub in the heart of Kyneton, including those that will provide opportunities for Kyneton’s creative industries, community groups and local businesses, and complement and enhance Kyneton’s tourism offering.
EOIs close on Monday, September 29. Information is available online via: creative.vic.gov.au
