At its September meeting, council approved its own development application to make repairs at the centre, which incorporates a gallery, museum, and heritage structures.
Council is awaiting Section 60 approval from Heritage NSW before it can begin.
The Peppin Heritage Centre is a State Listed Item and is a locally listed heritage item in the Deniliquin Local Environment Plan.
A spokesperson for council said it is hoped approval will be provided ‘‘in the coming weeks’’.
The $450,000 works will see sections of the centre closed temporarily, including the art gallery.
Cracking in the walls and foundations, along with weathering to the roof of the heritage centre and ram shed prompted the need for repairs and refurbishment to maintain the iconic site.
Information services will be moved, temporarily, to council’s Project HQ building in Napier St, Deniliquin while works are being completed.
External work at the centre will include repairs and replacement to slate roof and guttering, renewal and replacement of the verandah, painting of timber work, replacement of verandah substructure, posts, decking, roof structure, corrugated roofing and guttering, repairs to the external wall to repair cracking in mortar and brickwork, structural roof repair, repainting of existing finishes, and replacement of the ram shed’s thatch roof.
Internally, there will be painting and updates to the ceiling, internal trims and frames. Work will take place in the visitor information centre, gallery and office.
There will also be repairs to mortar/brickwork of the wall between the gallery and old classroom, along with some additions to the info centre office.
Further upgrades are on the agenda at the Peppin Heritage Centre, with a master plan prepared by design consultant Sivonne Binks, with the main aim to modernise the centre, yet to be formalised and made available for public consultation.
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