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CIVIC CENTER GRAND OPENING - May 14, 2022

The City of Newark is celebrating the opening of the new Newark Civic Center, home to the David W. Smith City Hall, the Alan L. Nagy Library, and the new Police station. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 37101 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA 94560.

Learn more: Newark Civic Center Grand Opening

CIVIC CENTER GROUNDBREAKING - August 8, 2019

City and County Officials along with representatives from Perkins & Will and Webcor broke ground on Newark's new Civic Center which is now home to a new library, City Hall, and police station. The groundbreaking was attended by more than 250 guests.

Photo credit: Kevin Meynell Photography

NEWARK CIVIC CENTER GROUNDWORK:

Newark Civic Center Update March 25, 2021 (video credit: RockView Video)

Newark Civic Center Update September 26, 2019 (video credit: RockView Video)

Newark Civic Center Update October 30, 2019 (video credit: RockView Video)

Newark Civic Center Update February 6, 2020 (video credit: RockView Video)

Newark Civic Center Update March 11, 2020 (video credit: RockView Video)

Newark Civic Center Update May 4, 2020 (video credit RockView Video)

Newark Civic Center Update July 28, 2020 (video credit: RockView Video)

Compilation of clips from Sept. 2019 to July 28, 2020 (video credit: RockView Video

NEWSLETTER: February Project Newsletter

GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY:

Links to video clips of the groundbreaking ceremony - videographer: Rick Arellano

Newark Civic Center Groundbreaking Part 1 - YouTube

Newark, CA Civic Center Groundbreaking Ceremony, part 2 of 3 - YouTube

newark civic center groundbreaking, ca part 3 of 3 - YouTube

CIVIC CENTER BACKGROUND:

The City of Newark passed a ballot measure in November 2016 that raised the sales tax by one-half cent. Proceeds generated by the tax was used towards the building of the new Civic Center. The Center consists of three new buildings which now houses the Newark Police Department, City of Newark Administration building, and Newark Library.

The City completed a Newark Civic Center Feasibility Study that addressed the replacement of the outdated Civic Center Buildings. The Feasibility Study process included significant public and policy maker input. The Feasibility Study established the building program, evaluated numerous sites, and developed a conceptual site plan and massing for the buildings. More information on the feasibility study can be found at: Feasibility Study

The vision for the new Civic Center is that it becomes more than a place to do the City’s business. The Civic Center will be a source of pride and community identification. It will include a safe, efficient, customer-friendly office space for City administrative functions. Along with a police station/emergency dispatch center, Council Chambers, a world class library, and the Civic Center plaza that will serve as a multi-function event space.

CITY FACILITIES OPEN:

City Hall is open Monday - Friday (except for every other Friday when City Hall is closed) from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Appointments are required from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Police Department lobby is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Police Disptach can be reached via intercom located outside the Police building during off hours. The City continues to offer online and phone service Department Directory