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Museum project to get $8 million
Dependent on the outcome of public consultation part of the money will come from the new Capital Endowment Fund, established from Orion profits. The museum’s Trust Board intends upgrading the interior of the museum and providing a link with the Robert McDougall Art Gallery building, which is still subject to public consultation. This is part of a complete upgrade of the museum over 10 years. The total cost is estimated at $31 million and detailed design work is expected to start in July and building in 2002. The museum has 550,000 visitors a year, with the number growing 20 per cent in the last four years. The museum is also seeking substantial funds from the Government and this is dependent on a high level of local funding being committed. |