The redevelopment of the Eureka Centre will enable the story of the 1854 uprising to be told in a more engaging manner, attracting visitors from across Australia and internationally.
The new Australian Centre for Democracy.
Funding Program: Community Infrastructure Program
Status: Underway
Expected Start/Finish: 2009/2011
Estimated Project Cost: $10,000,000
Labor Government Contribution: $5,000,000
Project Description
Grants from the State and Federal governments totalling $10 million will fund the redevelopment of the existing centre. The Eureka Centre will be renamed the Australian Centre for Democracy at Eureka, and will tell the story of the 1854 Eureka uprising.
Benefits
The Eureka Centre will feature innovative and cutting edge exhibits and installations which will be specially designed to tell the Eureka story in an engaging way. The new Australian Centre for Democracy will enhance Ballarat's profile as the birthplace of Australian democracy.
Funding
The Labor Government contributed $5,000,000 to this project.
Timetable
Work has started and is on track to be completed at the end of 2011.
Further information
Eureka Centre website