The Finocchiaro Government is seeking expressions of interest from a proponent to use the State Square art gallery, which is not due to be finished until mid next year, specifying the “innovative” proposal must be financially sustainable with minimal or no dependence on taxpayer support.

The government announced in late May it was scrapping the art gallery project, which was part of the State Square and Civic Park redevelopment, suggesting a $100 million cost blowout.

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