Work on the Great Cobar Museum Coach House and Underground Mine Experience continues to power ahead, with the project recently reaching another important milestone.
Cobar Shire Council’s Project Coordinator Meike Griffiths said engineering and architectural consultants recently visited the site to carry out the pre-sheet inspection, a key checkpoint that ensures everything is on track before the next stages of construction move forward.
“Our builder, LMJR, has been steadily progressing the works,” Mrs Griffiths reported.
“The internal ‘rough-ins’ – the behind-the-walls plumbing and electrical – are now complete, and the internal wall linings have already started to take shape.”
Outside, stormwater connections are in place, the roof installation is finished and concrete paths are starting to be laid.
“Planning for the external display plinths is also underway, while production of the immersive underground mine experience component has been successfully completed,” Mrs Griffiths said.
“Looking ahead, September is shaping up to be a busy month on site.
“Windows and doors will be installed, external brickwork will begin, and wall and soffit linings will be finalised. Other upcoming tasks include façade flashings, painting, and preparing for the installation of exhibits.
“These works will bring us another step closer to showcasing the rich mining history of Cobar in an exciting and interactive way.
“The Coach House and Underground Mine Experience is a project designed not just to preserve our heritage but to share it with visitors in an engaging and memorable format.”
Museum curator Kay Stingemore is thrilled with the progress of the project that will see the museum’s Country and Town themed exhibitions expanded outside.
Mrs Stingemore said the new space will allow the museum to display large items such as sulkies, drays and the fire engine along with some historical items that have never been previously displayed.
