Site work and new construction of a theater / auditorium in Newark, California. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a 25,000-square-foot, 600-seat theater / auditorium; and for site work for a theater / auditorium.

This project would provide for land acquisition and construction of a 25,000 square-foot cultural arts center with seating for 600. The overall concept is based on the cultural arts center in Rohnert Park. Elements to be included are a main stage, supplemental stage, box office, control booth, dressing room, lobby/lounge, scenery workshop, office space and storage. There is no location currently identified for this future facility. This project is a listed Community Service and Facilities project in the Impact Fee nexus analysis (17.7% maximum funding). This project will be deferred until the Facilities Master Plan study has been completed. The project is included in the City of Newark's FY 2024-2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of September 5, 2024, information regarding a design team and a general contractor is not available. A timeline for construction has not been determined. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.