The show goes on during remediation works at the iconic Albany Entertainment Centre.
Above: Albany Entertainment Centre by Alison Paine Photography.
The Albany Entertainment Centre is a much-loved entertainment venue hosting more than 100 events per annum within the Great Southern region.
To ensure the Albany Entertainment Centre continues to be the region’s premier performing arts centre, remediation works to the building’s exterior are required to address key safety, operational and maintenance issues.
Albany Entertainment Centre sits within a harsh ocean-front environment which has had a detrimental impact on the building, with strong winds and salt affecting roof panels and fixings.
The works will involve replacing the roof and external wall systems with a more durable anodised aluminium system, plus additional services to support safer and more efficient, ongoing maintenance (highlighted in blue below).
The project will begin in August 2026 and is expected to be completed in 2027. Works will be carried out 7 days a week.
Above: Drawing by TRCB Architects.
No works are planned inside the Albany Entertainment Centre, so the VIEW Restaurant, events and shows will not be affected.
The contractor will work around the outside of the building to minimise disruption to the Albany Entertainment Centre’s operations and nearby businesses. However, there may be times when:
Any disruptions affecting patrons and nearby businesses will be communicated.
Project enquiries: For questions or feedback regarding the remediation works, please contact the project team by emailing aecworks@cits.wa.gov.au or call 08 9892 0100.
The Albany Entertainment Centre and the VIEW Restaurant will stay open for the duration of the project.
To make a reservation at the VIEW Restaurant or for more information (including open hours), please visit the VIEW Restaurant website or call 08 9844 5040.
Below: Albany Entertainment Centre by Alison Paine Photography.
$650,000 will pay for works to ensure the roof is secure at the Great Southern venue, which sits within a harsh ocean front environment where strong winds and salt affect the building.
It comes after an engineering report in late 2023 recommended improvements to prevent the roof deteriorating. The State Government has responded swiftly by funding and contracting a construction company to carry out the important maintenance.
The Minister for Culture and the Arts said that this indicates the State Government’s commitment to keeping this important community venue open and available to the people of the Great Southern.
Manager Albany Entertainment Centre, Drew Dymond added: 'Works such as these were so important and ensure our world-class venue will be maintained for the ongoing enjoyment of the community, for many years to come!'
The Department of Finance published details of the contract being awarded to Colab Construction, on the TendersWA website.
The roof remediation works are scheduled for completion in mid-2024. Other stages of the project to upgrade Albany Entertainment Centre will follow.
This is a Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) Infrastructure project. The venue is owned and managed by DLGSC statutory authority the Arts and Culture Trust (ACT).
The Albany Entertainment Centre is located within the Albany Waterfront precinct, Princess Royal Harbour in the City of Albany. It includes a 620-seat auditorium, rehearsal space, restaurant, convention/corporate function area and an observation platform.
Following detailed engineering and building assessments, including climatic studies, a full replacement of the roof and façade cladding system was identified as the most effective long-term solution to enhance safety, building performance and ongoing maintenance.
The remediation works will improve ongoing maintenance and maximise the building’s longevity for current and future generations to enjoy.