Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Arts centre in Casula, Australia.
Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre occupies the former Liverpool Powerhouse, a 1951 brick power station on the Georges River at 1 Powerhouse Road, beside Casula railway station. It holds an international-standard exhibition space, a 326-seat theatre, a multi-purpose performance space, artists' studios and residency spaces, seven additional exhibition galleries, and the Bellbird Dining & Bar.
Liverpool Powerhouse was built in 1951 to meet rising winter electricity demand in Sydney, and a 76-metre chimney replaced four shorter ones in 1955. The station closed in 1976 and was bought by Liverpool City Council in 1978. In 1985 a residents' plebiscite voted to convert it into an arts centre, and it reopened as Casula Powerhouse in October 1994.
The Koori Floor, designed by Judy Watson under inaugural director John Kirkman, carries the names of the three traditional owners of the land — Tharawal, Gandangarra and Dharuk — inlaid in stainless steel. Its design draws on Western Desert art and local Aboriginal heritage. The floor was restored before the centre reopened in November 2020.
The centre sits within walking distance of Casula Railway Station, making it easy to reach by train. Free parking is available on the grounds, and the riverside setting provides comfortable spaces for visitors to move around.
The grounds sprawl across about 20 hectares, blending art galleries with parkland, play areas, and riverside walking paths. This combination means families can enjoy outdoor recreation and cultural activities without leaving the property.
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