Museum receives $48,000 heritage boost
Posted on 23 January, 2012
Myrtleford Museum has received a $48,000 grant for building repairs, the Member for Benalla Bill Sykes announced today.
Dr Sykes said the project would enable the continuing operation of the former state school building by the Myrtleford and District Historical Society as a Museum.
“The funding will also ensure the protection and development of the museum collection which is housed in six rooms,” Dr Sykes said.
Dr Sykes said the State School building was constructed in 1870, with additions made in 1875 and 1886.
While the original shingle roof remained in place under the existing iron roof in three of the rooms, the iron roof had deteriorated and would be replaced. Other works would include the replacement of downpipes and the reinstatement of finials.
Minister for Planning Matthew Guy said the grant was one of 13 community projects around Victoria being funded to preserve and protect significant heritage places and objects.
He said Victoria’s Heritage Grants supported local communities to care for and manage the state’s rich and diverse heritage, with this year’s program totalling $1.13 million.
Mr Guy said the grants recognised and supported the enthusiasm and commitment of many dedicated volunteer organisations which worked to preserve and safeguard our shared history.
Victoria’s Heritage Grants support the repair and restoration of publicly accessible and important heritage places and objects managed by local government and community not-for-profit organisations and are provided for places in the Victorian Heritage Register or included in a Heritage Overlay. Funding for heritage place grants totalling $500,000 was provided by the Victorian Property Fund.