The Ponds Community Hub

  • Description Community resource hub
  • Location The Ponds
  • Sector Community
  • Sub-Sector Community, Cultural, Lifestyle, Wellness
  • Specialties Adaptive Reuse, New Build
  • Contract Type Fixed Lump Sum
  • Delivery Method Construct Only
  • Client Australand Property Group
  • Architect BN Group Pty Ltd
  • Photographer Paramount Studios
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The Ponds Community Hub was created by transforming the former Landcom sales showroom into a vibrant community facility for the growing residential precinct of The Ponds. Located next to The Ponds Shopping Centre and Community Playground, the hub provides versatile spaces for lifelong learning, social engagement, cultural activities, and community programs.

Works involved a careful combination of extension and refurbishment. Portions of the existing building and car park were demolished, internal linings and flooring were removed, and services were reconfigured to integrate new facilities within the existing structure. The project also delivered a new main hall, commercial kitchen, amenities, garden sheds, courtyard areas and a new car park.

Structural works required particular attention due to the site being built over a pond and water catchment. New building areas were constructed on a concrete slab on ground with a structural steel portal frame, designed to manage soil conditions and ensure long‑term stability. External cladding included compressed fibre cement (CFC), stained timber panelling, Vitrapanel and CFC Primeline. Internally, layouts were redesigned using lightweight metal framing and plasterboard linings, with tiling installed in commercial kitchens and bathrooms. Externally, a new asphalt car park and courtyard areas were completed in concrete, masonry paving and tiling.

The Ponds Main

Maintaining consistency with the original building’s finishes was a key challenge. Materials were matched through sample sourcing and close coordination with suppliers and subcontractors. Service upgrades included a new substation, upgraded portable and non‑portable lines and full integration with the existing Building Management System, which now controls lighting, mechanical systems and solar panels across both roof areas. The water management system was also upgraded, linking roof catchment, existing ponds and irrigation.

The completed hub offers flexible, high‑quality spaces for community events, programs and private functions for up to 300 people. It stands as a valuable long‑term asset for Blacktown City Council and the wider community.

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