In May 2025, I announced that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will help fund a two-storey, multi-purpose community hall at the Murugan Temple in Mays Hill.
Parramatta has long needed more space for the functions, events, and gatherings that bring our community together. With Riverside Theatres set for redevelopment, this $7 million election commitment will step up for the whole community.
This will contribute to funding a state-of-the-art facility with an 800-seat multifunction hall, a 600 seat multipurpose space, foyers, learning rooms, library and meeting rooms.
It will be an important gathering space that will help strengthen community ties for the local Tamil community, as well as an educational and cultural hub for the wider Parramatta community.
APRIL 2026
In April 2026, I was thrilled to share with the community that the first round of funding — $3.5 million — has officially been delivered to the construction committee. This means construction can continue at pace, ahead of schedule, and we are one step closer to the Tamil community having a cultural hall for generations to come.
MARCH 2026
In March 2026, Stage 1 construction of the Hall was completed, and I was pleased to share with the team that funding had progressed to the next stage. The three-storey carpark is now ready for concrete.
AUGUST 2025
I joined committee members, the local community, and Local, State and Federal Labor colleagues for the official sod turning ceremony of the new Cultural Community Centre. Great to see construction now underway.
For further information including design plans, location and timeframes, click here.
Consistent with past practice, election commitments will be delivered in line with Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles.
