Development updates

The Jewish Arts Quarter Project is ready to turn Elsternwick into a vibrant cultural destination.

Project Timeline

With many milestones met and more to come, progress on the project to date is outlined below.

Completed Project Milestones

  • Vision

  • Concept and values

  • Design

  • Financial integrity

  • Neighbourhood connection

  • Heritage assessments

  • Community participation

  • Council planning considerations

  • Vision

  • Concept and values

  • Design

  • Financial integrity

  • Neighbourhood connection

  • Heritage assessments

  • Community participation

  • Council planning considerations

Shovel Ready

We are shovel ready and have all the necessary approvals in place

2023 - Design Development and Early Works Phase

  • Documentation of the Museum Fit out

  • Tender Early Contractor Involvement

  • Consult with State and Federal Ministers

  • Consult with philanthropic stakeholders

  • Provide feedback on Council Street Works

  • Conservation of Duldig artwork

  • Documentation of the Museum Fit out

  • Tender Early Contractor Involvement

  • Consult with State and Federal Ministers

  • Consult with philanthropic stakeholders

  • Provide feedback on Council Street Works

  • Conservation of Duldig artwork

  • Early Works Package

2024/2025 - Contract Implementation & Construction Timeline

  • Documentation of the Museum Fit out

  • Tender Early Contractor Involvement

  • Consult with State and Federal Ministers

  • Consult with philanthropic stakeholders

  • Provide feedback on Council Street Works

  • Conservation of Duldig artwork

  • Consult with State and Federal Ministers

  • Consult with philanthropic stakeholders

  • Tender Building Works

  • Temporary relocation of Kadimah

  • Builders lead time and contract signing

  • Construction works commence