Funding freeze out frustrates volunteers already struggling to keep maritime history alive
Funding freeze out frustrates volunteers already struggling to keep maritime history alive
Queensland Maritime Museum's chairman says the future of his organisation's artefacts is uncertain in the face of zero future government funding.
"The Queensland government has been a strong supporter of the Queensland Maritime Museum over many years and provided a financial contribution of $600,000 over three years (2018- 2020), with further funding of over $218,000 provided towards special projects."
It sounds like a decent bit of money had been given to them, though $200,000/year doesn't go all that far these days. The other $215,000 is presumably going towards restorations which I'm sure are ridiculously expensive. It's not like you can duck down to Bunnings for a few bits of timber to slap on your early 1900s floatyboi.
It seems like the place charges an entry fee so presumably they're offsetting at least some of their costs --> https://maritimemuseum.com.au/tickets/
Personally I'd be happy if more of my tax dollars went towards stuff like this.
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This is the best summary I could come up with:
The future of Queensland Maritime Museum's artefacts is uncertain with no government funding set aside for the next four years.
State government budget papers confirm no money has been allocated to the museum over the forward estimates.
Chairman Kasper Kuiper said the museum faced an uncertain future, with questions around whether it would eventually have to relocate more of its artefacts.
One of its ships, The Forceful, was relocated due to funding shortages before eventually being confirmed for the scrap heap.
Mr Cobine said he wanted to preserve Brisbane's heritage for future generations, such as his 10-year-old grandson Oliver who recently visited the site.
David Rollins said he felt a deep "affection" for The Forceful, having worked aboard as one of the crewmates back in 2001.
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This makes me sad. I used to love the maritime museum.
My money is on the government squeezing them off that prime piece of land so they can put a worthwhile project there like another unneeded casino.
Not that I'm synical