CHESTER PLEASED WITH FUNDING FOR MALLACOOTA WW2 MUSEUM
October 19, 2009
Repair works will soon commence on the World War Two Operations Bunker Museum in Mallacoota after a $35,000 funding grant as made available through the Jobs Fund program.
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has been a supporter of the bunker museum since a visit to the site earlier in the year where he described it as a hidden treasure in East Gippsland.
Mr Chester said he was pleased funding had been allocated to assist local community volunteers in keeping the bunker open for the community.
“Tourist attractions in regional communities such as Mallacoota often rely on support and work by local community volunteers and it’s important they receive assistance from all forms of government to promote the local tourism industry,” Mr Chester said.
Mr Chester commended the community volunteers on their efforts in continuing to develop the site as a local tourist attraction for tourists and school groups.
“The Mallacoota community is to be commended for an exceptional job in enabling tourists and school groups to view this site of historical significance,” Mr Chester said.
Mallacoota resident and volunteer tour guide Glinda Major said the money would go towards much needed repair works to improve the condition of the bunker for visitors.
“The funding will go towards repairing the bunker roof to ensure its waterproof and improving the drainage system,” Glinda said.
“We’re looking forward to getting the repairs done and attracting more visitors.”
