Project News
Updates on the progress of Ngutungka can be found here.
The Henley Beach Library and the Henley and Grange Community Centre are coming together to form Ngutungka Henley
This new hub is a place where everyone in the community will be welcome. It will feature many of the activities and offerings that you know and love from the current Henley Library and Community Centre together along with some new activities. It will consist of a new purpose-built building interconnected to the existing Town Hall.
So what does Ngutungka mean? Ngutungka is a Kaurna word and it means 'Place of Knowledge'. Knowledge comes in many forms - whether it be books and computers or sharing through stories and community gatherings.
The concept plan was approved by Council in June 2022 following community engagement conversations with our community. We are currently in the detailed design phase of the project, where we are refining the plans and specifications for the building in preparation for construction.
How to find out more information and stay informed:
- Speak with staff at the Henley Library and Community Centre
- Sign up to the library e-newsletter
- Information on display in the Library and Community Centre
- Read the 'Project News' section on this website
- View the concept plan
- Email staff in the Contact Us section
Developing the Concept Plan
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What's informing the design?
Building Considerations
Your Questions Answered
The new hub is more than a library or community centre, like our vision says it’s a place to connect with other, to be inspired and a place to just be.
There will be a place for all the library facilities you are familiar with, whether that be the book and digital collection, computers and internet or a cosy place to sit and read a magazine or newspaper. There will be dedicated kid’s area and young adults collection and spaces to expand into to join story time, author talks, and other activities.
There will be multiple activity spaces for regular activities such as fitness groups, cooking and light meals, art workshops and social activities. Activity spaces will be available to be booked by the community for meetings, workshops and activities.
There will be multiple spaces to sit, relax, read or study including an outdoor under-cover area.
Engagement was undertaken with the community in 2021 and 2022, many drop in community conversation sessions were held throughout Henley and Grange.
The detailed design phase is underway and will be completed at the end of 2022.
Construction has commenced and will be completed in December 2024.
Henley Library has now closed for the construction works.
Henley & Grange community centre will be open until Ngutungka Henley opens in December 2024.
The cost of the project is $10.2m.
Yes, the RSL will still be open during the construction. Check their social media or website for trading hours.
A new car park will be constructed on Military Road along the front portion of the Henley depot site which is located across the road from Ngutungka. In addition, parking time limits in the car park are being considered to ensure car parks are available for people coming to use the facility.
Contact Us
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
Phone | (08) 8408 1111 |
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council@charlessturt.sa.gov.au | |
Website | www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au |
In writing | PO Box 1 |