"$1.2m rescue for stick shed"The banner headline on the front page of the local Wimmera Mail Times today.
The State Government announced today $1.2 million will be used to stabilise the Stick Shed so it could ‘vigorously pursue’ a future use for the Murtoa icon.
Work will start early 2009 on repairing the collapsed sections, securing the roof and removing the vermin.
Victorian Premier John Brumby said “This conservation program is the first step in securing the future of this incredible building which is one of Victoria’s most important and most threatened heritage places.”
Leigh Hammerton
Hi,
ReplyDeleteThis is great news - let us hope it happens as I am sure priorities have changed in light of recent events. How could I find out? I have been obsessed with this structure for a very long time and the only way I can get to see it is if they do something?? Do you know of any "unofficial" tours??
I'm sure the money has to be spent on what it was allocated for.
ReplyDeleteThe site is part of the Grains Receival depot, so access is restricted.
There were tours as part of Murtoa's Big Weekend (usually held in October each year) but since the roof started falling in no-one can obtain permission to enter, due to the danger and risk potential.
If you want more info on the Stick Shed you could try contacting the Murtoa Neighbourhood House.