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The remaining items are either in archival safe boxes or improperly housed in large plastic tubs.<\/p>\n
The paper\/photographic objects are stored in filing cabinets.<\/p>\n
Other collection items are housed in a heritage building with no climate control or HPA system installed.<\/p>\n
The report will make recommendations, including conservation treatment, improved collection housing, storage, and digitisation.<\/p>\n
The report will also be used for applying for funds to follow through with the report\u2019s recommendations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the next step of a multi-year project which includes a complete audit, Significance Assessment for cultural and heritage importance and monetary valuation,\u201d Cr Sullivan said.<\/p>\n
\u201cProposed actions such as conservation treatment, improved collection housing and storage, and digitisation, will be crucial to preserving the collection, advocating for additional funding support and promoting use of the collection for research and education.\u201d<\/p>\n
MMAPSS is administered by the Australian National Maritime Museum on behalf of the Australian Government.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE City of Greater Geelong has been named one of 18 successful applicants to the latest round of Maritime Museums of Australia Project Support Scheme (MMAPSS) grants. The City, along with museums and cultural organisations across Australia, will receive funding toward projects aiming to preserve Australia\u2019s maritime heritage. In a total funding pool of $123,000, […]<\/p>\n