Expression Of Interest Now Open: Lyons Community Centre

Darwin City Council

City of Darwin is welcoming Expressions of Interest for a lead tenant at the Lyons Community Centre.

Located within Garamanak Park on Damabila Drive, Lyons, the centre is a purpose-built facility designed to support community activity, connection, and wellbeing in Darwin’s northern suburbs.

The building includes:

  • 150 m² hall space with lockable storage
  • Fully-equipped kitchen with two serveries
  • meeting and office spaces
  • accessible amenities
  • secure playground
  • off-street parking

The building is classified as Class 9b which allows gatherings for social, educational, recreational, political, religious, or civic purposes.

City of Darwin seeks a lead tenant to activate and manage the facility in a way that:

  • Encourages diverse community use and participation,
  • Provides opportunities for local groups and organisations, and
  • Contributes to the safety and activation of Garamanak Park through day and evening activity.

All submissions must be lodged via the City of Darwin Tender Portal.

Closing date: 21 November 2025, 2:00pm.

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