The Old Kyneton Primary School will be opening its doors for a first look for the community.
The redeveloped site will be open for the first time for the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival for a Community Open Day on Sunday, September 14.
Visitors will be able to see and experience the site’s newly renovated spaces while enjoying family-friendly activities including amusements for children, a petting zoo, performances and artist showcases to celebrate the festival’s last day.
“The Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival is a highlight of our annual calendar, and it provides a wonderful opportunity to throw open the doors of the Old Kyneton Primary School and bring the site to life – indoors and outdoors,” Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said.
The Old Kyneton Primary School project has restored the school’s heritage bluestone building, creating a space for art, creativity and community, and built a new contemporary central building, through a $12 million investment from the state government.
The former library has also been transformed, now suitable for a range of community and creative uses while the school’s grounds have been revitalised with landscaping, including 3000 new plants.
The Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival will be the first event to bring these new indoor and outdoor spaces to life.
“We are excited to be able to provide the community an opportunity to enjoy the renovated space of the Old Kyneton Primary School,” festival president Sharryn Smith said.
An expressions of interest process is currently underway for a head tenant/operator for the historic site.
Proposals are sought from parties with a compelling vision and suitable experience to shape a thriving hub in the heart of Kyneton, including those that will provide opportunities for Kyneton’s creative industries, community groups and local businesses, and complement and enhance Kyneton’s tourism offering.
Expressions of interest close on Monday, September 29. Information is available at creative.vic.gov.au
For more information on the Daffodil Festival and Community Open Day on Sunday, September 14, visit kynetondaffodilandartsfestival.com.au
