Creative West

In January 2025, Council welcomed a $5 million commitment from the Australian Government under the urban Precincts and Partnerships Program to support the planning and design phase of Creative West – a proposed vibrant cultural precinct in Footscray – with funding to be matched by Council.

Creative West is a landmark project that will revitalise the Footscray CBD, providing a welcoming place for everyone in the community to gather, learn new skills, attend events, and experience culture in the heart of Footscray.  

Creative West will be made up of three elements including: 

• A world-class library supporting learning, creativity and innovation.

• A performing arts venue supporting creatives and inspiring audiences across the west. 

• A shaded and green town park for wellbeing, recreation, gathering and events. 

So far, the project is only funded for planning and design. Council continues to advocate to secure additional funding to deliver the project.

Council has appointed Architectus as the lead design consultancy for Creative West. Architectus is collaborating with local consultancy Public Realm Lab and landscape architecture practice, GLAS, to lead the way in transforming the current Footscray Library site and adjoining carpark into a regionally significant cultural precinct.

Get involved

It has been more than five years since Council engaged with the community about Creative West. We recognise that things have changed – the population has grown, and new people are moving into the City of Maribyrnong and the inner-west. 

With the project now funded for design, we want to check in and confirm that we're on the right track. During February, you can engage online or at in-person events to provide us feedback on what’s important to you.

Head on over to Your City Your Voice for more ways to contribute.

More information

To find out more about the project contact Council’s Creative Communities Department team by phoning 9688 0200 or send an email to Creative.West@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au.

Join the Campaign for a Creative West

Council requires financial support from the Victorian and Federal Governments to make Creative West a reality,

You can email your support for the project to your local Members of Parliament, urging that they get behind Creative West.

Below we've listed all relevant Members of Parliament. If you're unsure of who your local Members of Parliament are, use the tools listed at the bottom of this page.

Unsure of who your local Members are?

If you're unsure of who your local State Members of Parliament are you can enter your address into the quick search available via the Victorian Electoral Commission website.

If you are unsure of who your local Federal Members of Parliament are you can use the Find my Electorate tool available via the Australian Electoral Commission website.