Kandos Museum, fresh off a challenging year thanks - as is the case everywhere - to COVID restrictions is raring to go for a busy and exciting 2022.
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This begins with a grant from the NSW Government to the tune of $19,995 that will allow two, 40 foot containers to be installed, fitted out, air conditioned and painted to create more space in the new upstairs café and viewing area.
This follows on from $16,000 that also came from the State Government last year to complete a coffee shop fit-out including seating, bench tops and work surfaces, refrigeration, electrical and plumbing works and appliances.
Member for Bathurst Paul Toole visited the Kandos Museum to make the announcement.
"The two containers will be placed back-to-back behind the container already added to the complex," he said.
I don't think it is sufficient to just say the door is open.
- Buzz Sanderson
"Holes can then be cut on the internal walls and windows added so as to create a more open and workable space.
"It's all part of the going efforts by Buzz Sanderson and his team of dedicated volunteers to improve the facilities at the Kandos Museum."
These upgrades are essential to keeping the museum thriving, but Buzz said more than anything it needs visitors. Especially during the Summer break, he predicts that travellers may be a little more hesitant than the last time COVID restrictions were eased.
"I think that there is certainly an appetite to kind of bust out. Quite frankly, as a little museum sector - this is just my personal view - I don't think it is sufficient to just say the door is open. I think you've got to go in there and actively sell and Kandos Museum has to do that," he said.
"We can always do with more visitation."
Kandos Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am - 4pm.
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