Gulgong’s Holtermann Museum project has been granted $198,740 from the NSW Regional Cultural Fund as the committee pushes towards a 2019 opening.
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When completed the museum will display the UNESCO listed Holtermann Gulgong and Hill End Gold Rush photographs and has the support of the State Library of NSW.
This latest funding will be used to help complete Stage III of the project, for fixtures, fittings and displays.
Upon accepting the grant David Warner – who prepared the application for submission – thanked Troy Grant and the NSW Government, “not only for their belief in the Gulgong Holtermann Museum project but also for their confidence in the ability of the people of Gulgong to bring this important community initiative to fruition”.
“We’ve already had substantial funding from the NSW Government for Stage II of the project, which was the construction of new facilities at the rear of the two original Gold Rush buildings in Mayne Street,” he said.
“And this funding today will enable us to complete Stage III, which is the setting up and implementation of the interactive exhibition that will showcase the marvelous Holtermann photographs.”
Work will now continue on transforming The American Tobacco Warehouse Company and The Greatest Wonder of the World buildings into the museum with multifunction pavilions and niche study areas forming part of the design.
“Our exhibition will be the only permanent exhibition of the Holtermann photographs anywhere in the world as far as I know,” Mr Warner said.
“And it will be an interactive experience employing the latest museum digital technology along with huge blowups of the original images.
“We look forward to opening the facility around June next year.”
For more information on the project visit holtermannmuseum.com.au and check out the Facebook page facebook.com/thegreatestwonderoftheworld