The Wedderburn Community House has received a $30,000 heritage grant, sharing in more than $2 million worth of new grants to preserve and protect heritage across the State, the Member for Northern Victoria Region, Candy Broad announced today.
The grant will go towards repairs to the Coach House Museum including; replacement of the roof and installing skylights, replacing railings and posts to the verandah, painting its interior/exterior and renewing sign writings.
The Coach House Museum houses an extensive collection of items relating to a general store of the 1950's as well as an introduced historical society collection. Downstairs is a large cellar with additional historic collections. At the rear of the property there is a separate building which houses the blacksmith forge and a collection of horse drawn carriages
“The Brumby Labor Government is taking action to preserve and protect Victoria’s history,’’ Ms Broad said.
Planning Minister Justin Madden said this project was among more than 71 community projects to share in $2 million in grants to preserve and protect Victoria’s heritage.
‘’The Brumby Labor Government’s heritage grants empower local communities to care for, manage and interpret Victoria’s diverse heritage,” Mr Madden said.
“These people and organisations are today receiving recognition and support for their passionate commitment to the State’s heritage,” Minister Madden said.
“Heritage places remind us of our past and provide us with a shared sense of identity.”