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The NSW Government’s heritage revitalisation of the Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo has progressed to the next stage in the planning process with the release of the Response to Submissions (RtS) report.   

The revitalisation of Powerhouse Museum Ultimo has hit a major milestone with three contractors shortlisted to deliver the proposed design for the much-loved, iconic cultural institution.

The delivery of a major revitalisation of the Powerhouse Museum Ultimo is one step closer with Expressions of Interest (EOI) now open.

The State Significant Development Application (SSDA) and supporting Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Powerhouse Museum Ultimo Revitalisation is now on public exhibition until Thursday 30 May 2024.

Feedback on the design is now being sought to inform the planning process, following the $250 million unveiling of the design concepts for the Powerhouse Museum Ultimo Revitalisation.

The NSW Government has unveiled the revised concept design scheme for the $250 million heritage revitalisation of the Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo.

The NSW Government is delivering on its election commitment to save the Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo and preserve the Wran legacy.

Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo takes the next step towards transformation with the first stage of planning consent granted to enable the renewal of the iconic museum.  

Powerhouse has released it's inaugural Climate Action Plan 2022 - 2025, which sets out 12 key objectives encompassing infrastructure, programs and operations across the museum’s four sites, including the ambitious target of achieving net zero operational carbon emissions by 2025.

Powerhouse Ultimo is set to undergo a transformation that will celebrate the best of its past within innovative exhibition and educational spaces, following the announcement of the winning architectural design for its renewal.