State government announces $76m arts and culture recovery package

The Perth Concert Hall is set to receive a $30 million upgrade and investment over the next three years as part of the State Government's WA Recovery Plan. Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman announced the redevelopment as part of a $76 million arts and culture  plan intended to support the sector to rebound after the impacts of Covid-19 and quarantine restrictions. The works will see the restoration and redevelopment of the building and forecourts to "create an accessible, functional and active cultural hub connecting the city to the Swan River". 

Other arts and culture projects to be funded include:

• $15 million for further upgrades and restoration work at His Majesty's Theatre. 
• $15 million allocated to the 'Getting the Show back on the Road' shared risk package to reactivate live performances and touring activities.
• $5 million Lotterywest investment for the Creative Communities Recovery - Artists in Residency Program which will provide employment opportunities for individual artists to work with local communities in activating spaces and delivering community benefits. 
• $2 million to commence the planning of an Aboriginal Cultural Centre;
• $2 million investment for the design and delivery of online portals for Aboriginal art sales and presentation of performing arts activity. 
• $6 million for the Jewish Community Centre.

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