An opportunity was presented to IDCA that would allow it to fulfil its obligations not only to Allah, but also to the community in a much efficient and effective way on a grand scale unanticipated by all the members of IDCA. A member of the community offered a large property located at 361 Chisholm Rd Auburn to IDCA that could be developed as a mosque and Dawah centre. Located on the southern side of Auburn, Australia’s Muslim capital, the development comprises an acre block (approx 3882m2) zoned for a place of worship. It is in a newly developed industrial area whose design is seamless with the surrounding new structures.
The property offered at 361 Chisholm Rd Auburn is not only ideal, but worth the 11 years wait being a goal and mission of IDCA. The commercial zoning and the size of the land allows for the expansion of the property in the future if the need arises. Nevertheless, the property in its current size is still large enough to cater for various activities including:
- a mosque
- weekly lessons and lectures
- Islamic publications outlet
- Quran and Arabic School
- marriage ceremonies
- annual dinners
- multimedia productions studio
- offices
- onsite car park – 33 car spaces and more on-street parking
- Tae Kwon Do Academy
