Portland Botanical Gardens - Curator’s Cottage (H2214)

- Portland Botanical Gardens - Curator’s Cottage (H2214)

Location

Portland

Grant amount

$70,000

Grant recipient

Glenelg Shire Council – Local Government/Committee of Management

Type of project
  • Conservation of interior finishes and decorations
  • Roofing and drainage repairs
  • Masonry
  • Brickwork and render repairs
Funding program

Living Heritage Grants Program Competitive Stream Round 1 2016 - 17

Project duration

February 2018 –  September 2018

Project summary: 

A grant of $70,000 enabled urgent interior and exterior conservation works at Curator’s Cottage, Portland Botanical Gardens.

These works included masonry repairs, roof and defective flashing and drainage repairs, remediation of internal water damage and reinstatement of original internal wall finishes and trim.

Public access to the cottage museum is regularly facilitated by the Portland Historical Society, and the works have provided appropriate protection to the historical collection housed within, and increased access by the public.

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