News Cultural Centre: price hike condemned Residents respond to the announcement of an $8.2 million increase in project budget. by . Published October 19, 2021 Link copied! Copy failed! The announcement of the new $27.2 million budget for the Cowes Cultural Centre has been greeted with a mix of dismay, concern and scorn. Updated September 05, 2025 9:45 pm | 5 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!