Update-Waltzing Matilda Centre, Winton.
Submitted: Friday, Apr 28, 2017 at 15:58
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Bob Y. - Qld
Yesterday, the first sod was turned in the construction of the new Centre.
I went down at 1pm, but the official party was a bit late, so took a couple of photos, met a couple of the construction team and headed off.
Breaking up the site for sod turning.
A. Gabrielli Constructions, a
Townsville firm, have won the contract and are keen to get into it. Construction is planned to be completed by
Easter, 2018.
Ready for construction.
The architect involved also designed the reception centre at
Australian Age of Dinosaurs so there is some similarity with both buildings.
Artist's Impressions.
The windmill will be moved down to the rear of the site, but unfortunately the tree pictured will be removed.
Bob
Reply By: Member - ACD 1 - Friday, Apr 28, 2017 at 18:25
Friday, Apr 28, 2017 at 18:25
Thanks for the update Bob,
I am sure the new version will be spectacular in its own right, but it's a shame it will never compare to the original - so much history and memorabilia was destroyed in the fire.
Hopefully the digital memorabilia (photos, voice recordings etc) were backed up and kept off site. It would make setting up displays so much easier. I'm sure a call will go out to the public and they wil respond with suitable material.
Please consider keeping a photo record of the construction and doing a blog for us. You might even consider approaching the developer and getting inside updates.
Cheers
Anthony
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Follow Up By: Bob Y. - Qld - Saturday, Apr 29, 2017 at 07:30
Saturday, Apr 29, 2017 at 07:30
I'll see what I can do over the coming months, Anthony.
Have thought I'd do a progress report, mainly pictorial, to keep everyone "involved". Will be away in June & July, for a few weeks getting my desert fix, but that shouldn't affect my reporting too much.
Thanks,
Bob
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Reply By: Idler Chris - Saturday, Apr 29, 2017 at 21:35
Saturday, Apr 29, 2017 at 21:35
Jeez Bob my desert fix includes
Winton. Been to
Winton many times and was sadden when I heard about the fire. Very glad to see that it looks like it will be back better than ever. This year leaving
home (
Melbourne) in mid June and won't be
home till late October for my desert fix. This trip covers all states other than Tassie. My travel plans actually put me in
Winton twice this year, once at the end of June and again near the end of August. It will be good to see the building progressing. Keep us posted on its progress and if you hear a lot of noise coming from the musical instruments at the times I am there come over and tell me to shut up.
Chris
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Follow Up By: Bob Y. - Qld - Sunday, Apr 30, 2017 at 18:57
Sunday, Apr 30, 2017 at 18:57
Well Chris, you're probably right about
Winton. It looked like a desert prior to the winter rain last year.
Okay, if we hear too much noise, we'll be sure to investigate.
Safe travels through your journey this year,
Thanks,
Bob
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