Taylor was engaged by the Public Works Advisory to complete expansion works for the Museums Discovery Centre in Castle Hill. The expansion was an integral component of the Powerhouse Program and provides an important and significant cultural institution within The Hills Shire and surrounding community areas, as well as cementing the Discovery Centre’s position as a key pillar of the Powerhouse Museum.
Division
New Build
Client
Public Works Advisory
Location
Castle Hill, NSW
Value
$44 million
Status
Completed July 2023
The new state-of-the-art facility delivers greater access to the Powerhouse’s iconic collection of more than 500,000 objects by increasing opportunities for skill-sharing, education and community programs as well as temporary exhibitions, tours and events. The expanded facilities also provides more opportunities for research and conservation work on the Powerhouse collection.
Powerhouse Castle Hill includes new facilities for the storage, care, research, and viewing of the Powerhouse Collection, as well as flexible spaces for education and public programs, workshops, talks, and events.
The existing Museums Discovery Centre remained open every weekend throughout the duration of the construction works, therefore, ensuring minimal disruption and public safety was key for the Taylor team. The team were also considerate of the operational needs of the adjacent Discovery Centre and Castle Hill TAFE Buildings, ensuring the safe management of existing services and uninterrupted supply to existing facilities was maintained.
The world-class building enhances the site’s ability to protect valuable State, heritage and cultural assets in a secure, environmentally controlled and sustainable space.
