SOLID structures have been put in place at the Nangwarry Forestry and Logging Museum to protect the historical displays as part of a Work for the Dole project.
Over a six month period, small groups of workers spent time at the tourist attraction building shelters for the exhibits.
Murray South East Work for the Dole coordinator Kathy Davis, Job Prospects, Madec and Sureway teamed up to provide workers on site at the museum, which led to the completion of three enclosures as part of the project.
Museum volunteer Vic Smith said the team was impressed with the work completed by the Work for the Dole participants.
“We are in awe of how everything has come together, we are very grateful,” he said.
“It has been a long time coming but now we can really protect our historical items from the weather.”
The sheltered displays not only benefit the museum but also cater for the many visitors from across and outside the region.
“Now the weather won’t spoil their visit,” Mr Smith said.
“We are looking forward to the long-term benefits of the structures, the shelters will delay deterioration and therefore reduce the amount of restoration required, saving us time and money.”
Mr Smith said some of the participants impressed the supervisors.
“Some of the skills we saw over that six-month period were unbelievable,” he said.
“We were lucky to have such skillful people helping us out and it was pleasing to hear six people moved on to gain employment from this Work for the Dole program.
“Without the program the project would have taken us years to complete.”
He said the museum had many individuals, businesses and organisations to thank for assisting with the project.
“Wattle Range Council, Robert Thomson, Kathy Davis at Job Prospects, Williams Cranes and our many dedicated volunteers must be recognised for their efforts,” Mr Smith said.
