Richmond Court House Revitalisation Progress Updates

14 August 2026: Construction begins

Construction on the Richmond Court House Veterans and Families Hub began on Friday 14 August 2026. Read the media release >

NSW Minister for Veterans David Harris and Federal Member for the Hawkesbury Susan Templeman turned the first sod on repurposing the historic Richmond Court House.

Richmond Court House Sod Turn

A joint project of the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments, the latest addition to the Veterans’ and Families’ Hub network is being delivered by RSL LifeCare via a $5.5 million Commonwealth Government grant.

The adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed building will preserve features of the important historic local landmark while creating a welcoming and accessible facility for current and former serving veterans and families of veterans to access support, services and community connections close to home.

 

22 May 2025: Announcement of repurpose of Richmond Court House

The NSW Government is partnering with the Commonwealth Department of Veterans’ Affairs and RSL LifeCare to  repurpose of Richmond Court House to develop a new Veterans’ and Families’ Hub that will support veterans and their families in the Hawkesbury. Read the media release here. 

NSW Minister for Veterans David Harris and Federal Member for the Hawkesbury Susan Templeman announced the historic repurposing of Richmond Court House. 

Richmond courthouse annoucement