Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre

Liverpool Powerhouse was constructed in 1951, one of a number of identical power stations built to cater for growing demand in Sydney winters.

[1] In 1976, the power station was shut down, and bought by Liverpool City Council, New South Wales, in 1978 and allowed to become derelict for nearly ten years.

In 1985 a residents' plebiscite voted for the building to be converted into an arts centre, and work began in 1987 to provide an electricity supply and create office space.

Influenced by Western Desert art as well as local Aboriginal heritage, the names of the three traditional owners of the land: Tharawal, Gandangarra and Dharuk, are inscribed in stainless steel, inlaid in the floor.

[12] In September 2001, an exhibition featuring the work of post-Tianenmen Square Chinese migrant Fan Dongwang, entitled Shanghai Star, was mounted at the centre.

[17] In February 2019, CPAC launched the first of a series of live music events, featuring local hip hop group Freesouls to headline the concert.

[21] With Sydney back under lockdown, the centre offered an extensive online programme, including virtual tours of the centre and several exhibitions, including a 3D tour of the work of local Croatian-born artist Gina Sinozich, who died in 2020; free screenings of films; a book club for youth; online activities for children; videos of young musicians and various instructional videos.