The St James’ Community Centre has been a hub at the heart of the Lower Hutt community since it was built in the late 1960s. Located in central Lower Hutt, it is widely used by a variety of community groups from throughout the wider Hutt Valley.

Comprising two halls over two levels, it has ample parking, flat access and fenced green spaces making this community facility ideal for a wide range of community uses. As part of the wider Lower Hutt Civic Heritage Precinct, it is also used as a breakout space for groups using the nearby Hutt City Little Theatre facilities.

While the facility is currently well-used, the building is dated with the kitchen area, bathrooms and fire egress no longer up to current building standards. Accessibility to the second storey and outdoor garden area is poor which is not ideal for current hall users with accessibility issues. The building also lacks multiple access options limiting hall use potential and IT connectivity that is increasingly expected by hall users.

Regular users include: dance, multicultural, youth and disability groups with great potential identified for weddings and other family celebrations as well as business meetings.

Thank you to all our donors for your support of the St James’ Community Centre Rebuild