Exclusive: The National Gallery of Australia and the National Library of Australia need more than $360 million over the next decade to safeguard their collections, make their buildings watertight and guarantee public access
This includes $67 million to replace lifts and elevators at the end of their working lives, on top of complex repairs to windows, skylights and its roof, all of which need managing without shutting down the gallery. During downpours, buckets are arrayed to collect rainwater leaks on the gallery’s upper floor where staff offices are located.
“The $265 million over the next 10 years is all urgent because it relates to end-of-life capital replacements,” he said. “The consequence of not doing this work could be significant damage to the collection and the visitor experience of enjoying the national collection. Burke last week met leaders of eight national galleries and museums including the NLA, NGA, National Museum, Museum of Australian Democracy, the National Portrait Gallery and the Australian National Maritime Museum. Burke said the Albanese government was acutely aware of the pressures cultural institutions were facing.
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