Maribyrnong Metropolis Council is looking for suggestions on plans to remodel the present Footscray Library and its adjoining automobile park right into a cultural hub, that includes a big performing arts venue, an expanded library and a brand new park.
In a December 2025 communique, the council introduced it had appointed Architectus because the lead design guide for the venture referred to as Inventive West. Architectus will work with the council and design companions Public Realm Lab and GLAS to develop the design.
Mayor of Maribyrnong Metropolis Council Mohamed Semra emphasised the event’s significance for “revitalising Footscray” in the identical launch.
“Inventive West is a key precedence for our metropolis, which is not going to solely strengthen Footscray’s status as a artistic neighbourhood, but in addition assist our present and future artistic and cultural endeavours,” stated Semre.
“We look ahead to working with Architectus to convey this dream to life – whereas bringing our group alongside on the journey,” he stated.
The federal authorities has allotted $5 million to assist the venture beneath the City Precincts and Partnerships Program, which the council has matched. These funds can be allotted to planning and detailed design.
A suggestions portal has now launched, inviting the general public to share their concepts on the kinds of facilities and design options they’d wish to see included within the three proposed areas. The council can also be looking for examples of comparable profitable initiatives to information the design course of. Suggestions can be accepted till 1 March 2026.
