The Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo has been thrown an extraordinary 11th-hour lifeline and will not close. Instead, the Powerhouse will operate across two sites, including one in western Sydney.
But the government will now explore if some of the funds earmarked for relocation costs can be used on renovating the Ultimo site.
"It will mean far more people have access to many more of the amazing exhibits held by the Powerhouse and importantly, help us create vibrant centres to inspire learning in the fields of sciences and applied arts for the next generation." "We are focused on growing our economy and building our state, with the western Sydney Aerotropolis, Parramatta light rail, Metro West train line and building a new world-class museum at Parramatta all part of that," Mr Perrottet said."This is about recognising the passion and hard work that has created the Powerhouse and ensuring the vision for a bigger brighter future is realised.
As the looming closure approached, it emerged museum management was proposing to lend steam trains, vintage race cars, planes and trams to regional museums when Ultimo closed.Documents released to NSW upper house showed negotiations have been underway since last year to find temporary homes for some of the museum's very large objects as Sydney awaits the opening of the new Parramatta site.
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