Sydney City Salvos gets the green light to develop a fresh ministry space
BY LAUREN MARTIN
The Salvation Army is partnering with a major property developer to revitalise its mission space at 140 Elizabeth Street, right in the heart of Sydney.
The site in Sydney’s CBD has been home to The Salvation Army since 1926, serving as Territorial Headquarters for what was then the Australia Eastern Territory and as a worship space for the Sydney City Salvos, previously known as Sydney Congress Hall.
For some time now, The Salvation Army Property Department has been assisting the New South Wales/ACT Division in exploring redevelopment options for the site. After an extensive selection and vetting process, The Salvation Army has chosen to partner with property developer Investa.
“This redevelopment partnership will provide the Army with a continued presence at this site now and for the generations yet to come,” said NSW/ACT Divisional Commander Major Robyn Black.
The redevelopment will transform 140 Elizabeth Street into the new central hub for Sydney City Salvos’ fully integrated mission, which will also function from various satellite sites throughout the city. This will encompass multiple Salvation Army services and possibly other partner services designed to meet the needs of individuals in the inner city.
“The redeveloped site will become the home and launching point for ministries, programs and activities that happen across the city,” said Robyn.
“With new, purpose-built missional spaces, the potential is huge for us having greater impact for the Kingdom of God in our city. We look forward with expectant hearts to what this will mean in seeing more lives transformed with the love of Jesus.”
Investa will deliver this vision for The Salvation Army along with multiple levels of studio living accommodation units for its investment fund.
The Salvation Army says it will continue working with Investa to progress this vision and hopes to announce more details as the project progresses.
