Lease of Pioneer Shire Building
Location: Depot, 80 Crichtons RdPaget, Queensland 4740Australia
Buyer: Mackay Regional Council
Opened: Dec 18, 2025
Closing: Mar 25, 2026
Venue Hire
## 🎨 Tender Opportunity: Lease of Pioneer Shire Building for Community Creative Arts Hub
Mackay Regional Council is seeking tenders from **suitably qualified Community Organisations** to lease the **Pioneer Shire Building**. This initiative aims to establish a **Community Creative Arts Hub** within the Mackay region.
### 🔑 Key Requirements & Eligibility
* **Eligibility:** Tenders are strictly open only to **Incorporated Associations** that comply with the Council's Community Leasing Policy.
* **Scope:** The successful tenderer will be responsible for setting up and operating the Community Creative Arts Hub, as detailed in Part 5 - Scope of the tender documents.
* **Location:** The building is located at Depot, 80 Crichtons Rd, Paget, Queensland 4740, Australia. The service region is Mackay, Queensland.
### 🗓️ Important Dates
* **Opening Date:** Thursday 18 December 2025
* **Closing Date:** Wednesday 25 March 2026, 10:00 AM (E. Australia Standard Time)
* **Expected Decision:** Wednesday 06 May 2026
### 🏢 About the Buyer
The **Mackay Regional Council** manages one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions, known for its sugar production, coal industry gateway, and attractive coastal lifestyle. This procurement falls under the **Venue Hire** category.
**Keywords:** Community Arts Hub, Pioneer Shire Building Lease, Incorporated Association, Venue Hire, Mackay Regional Council, Community Organisation, Queensland.