Construction is now complete and the finishing touches are being applied to the new Gungahlin Community Centre, which is planned to open on 6 July 2026.
The centre features a range of inclusive hireable spaces, creative studios, kitchen facilities, a gallery room, dance studio and a multipurpose hall to host all manner of meetings, creative programs, events and other community activities.
This purpose-built facility - an ACT Labor election commitment and part of the Government's Gungahlin Regional Plan - will support Gungahlin's growing population as a place for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together.
The co-located youth hub will be managed by Northside Community Services, building on the success of the community-driven Gunners Place.
Located conveniently in the Gungahlin Town Centre, the centre can be easily accessed by public transport with light rail nearby and a bus stop out the front, as well as nearby parking and bike facilities.
There will also be outdoor green spaces around the centre for people to gather and relax.
The local community and key stakeholders were consulted during the planning process to ensure the centre met their needs.
Bookings can be made from 22 June 2026 through the Venues, spaces and precincts webpage.
Community groups and future users can register their interest via the project page on Built for CBR.
Quotes attributable to Minister for the Public Service, Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA:
"Gungahlin is one of the fastest growing regions in Canberra, and this wonderful new community centre will help support that growing population.
"The local community has been at the heart the centre's design, with a large kitchen, big multipurpose hall and creative areas to bring people together.
"Gungahlin has been asking for a dedicated community centre, and I'm proud that this Government has delivered a facility residents can be proud of for years to come."
Quotes attributable to Leanne Heald, Executive Manager Community Programs, Northside Community Services
"The Gunners Place consortium wants to thank the ACT Government for its continued investment in community building and the opportunity to take on the management of the new purpose-built Youth Hub.
"Gunners Place was initiated in response to requests from local young people for a safe space and for enhanced access to critical supports. Since its inception, Gunners Place has become a trusted and familiar brand.
"Through the partnership between Northside Community Services, mHub and Relationships Australia Canberra and Region, we look forward to continuing to provide physically accessible youth specific services for the young people of Gungahlin."
