Church Renovation

The present parish church was built in 1985 as a multi purpose centre and a temporary place of worship.

The 1997 Parish Assembly approved the Strategic Pastoral Plan of the parish. Among other things the plan called for the "Creation of a Master Plan for the Entire Refurbishment of the Church to meet Liturgical Requirements." In particular, the plan was to promote the "full and active participation of the assembly" in liturgy.

After a lengthy process of consultation the Parish Pastoral Council approved the new Master Plan at the end of 2001. Approval from the Diocesan Liturgy Commission and the Bishop was also given at this time.

When the plan is brought into reality it is intended that:

• more of the assembly will be brought to gather around the Eucharistic Table
• ventilation will be improved and thus the church will be cooler
• there will be more natural light in the church
• the acoustics will improve and assist music and singing
• there will be a chapel of reservation which will assist prayer and devotion
• the baptism font will have flowing water and allow immersion of infants
• a space will be set aside for "Our Lady" Chapel
• the gathering space will be distinct from the worship space
• the facilities for socialising will be enhanced