Museum to close for four days while roof replaced

The Noosa Museum at Pomona will be closed from October 24 to 28 so Council can repair the building’s roof.

Council will replace weathered roof sheets during the four-day project.

Built in 1911 and renovated in 1929 and again in 1960, the Factory Street building was Noosa Shire Council’s original chambers.

“It’s more than one hundred years old and of significant historical value,” says Council’s Community Services Director Alan ‘Fox’ Rogers.

“The collection the building houses is equally valuable so we will be working to repair the roof as quickly as possible.

“We will need to close the museum and the area around the side entrance that leads to the rear parking area while work crews are on site,” Mr Rogers said. 

“We’ll be making every effort to ensure the repairs are in keeping with the building’s character.”

Mr Rogers said Council was liaising with museum operator, the Cooroora Historical Society, to ensure the repair work went smoothly. 

“Council appreciates the community’s patience while the museum is closed,” he said.

13 October 2016