KANDOS MUSEUM ROOFTOP TRANSFORMED

A visit to Kandos Museum to enjoy its 6000-strong collection of objects and artefacts has been made even more delightful following the installation of a rooftop garden.

Thanks to a $6000 grant from the previous Australian Government, the shipping container exhibition space now features a unique grass roof that helps to regulate indoor temperatures.

The funding, through Round 7 of the Stronger Communities Programme, enabled the Kandos Museum team to install a framework on the roof, including waterproofing and drainage layers, to which soil and grass seed were added.

Independent Federal Member for Calare, Andrew Gee, said the improvements to the Museum would encourage more tourists to discover the historic site.

“The community-run Kandos Museum is a must-visit attraction. The iconic cement works building is chock-full of fascinating exhibits which give us a glimpse into the town’s 110-year history,” said Mr Gee.

“Each year, more than 3000 people stop in to see the stunning displays of yesteryear and learn about the town that made the cement that built Sydney.

“The dedicated volunteer team spare no effort to ensure a visit is the very best it can be, and they have big plans for the future of the ‘Museum of Concrete’!

“It was fantastic to see the Museum receive a $6000 grant to re-think the rooftop of the newer section of the museum which is fashioned from shipping containers.

“The volunteers have worked hard to transform the roof of the modern wing, once a blank steel sheet, into a rooftop garden.

“The creation of the ‘green roof’ not only looks great, but it is an innovative way to insulate the site which will slash cooling and heating costs.

“Since the rooftop lawn was installed, volunteers and visitors alike have enjoyed much-cooler temperatures inside the exhibition space – even in the summer heat!” said Mr Gee.

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