Photo: ODT filesThe reopening of the Southland Museum and Art Gallery is a step closer after Invercargill city councillors agreed to support strengthening work. In a statement released today, councillors agreed to ask the community if it supports strengthening and refurbishing the museum on its current site at an estimated cost of $52.2 million. The move comes after council last week considered a report which outlined all options to reopen a museum. Rather than having more delays we will be able to start work next year, should the community support our proposed option." Infrastructural Services Committee chair Ian Pottinger said the report was a fantastic in-depth look at all the options for the future of the museum.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 06, 2020 22:41 UTC