139 Timeline for Gallery and Governance Update PDF 167 KB
Minutes:
The Museum Director introduced
the report and explained that the time estimate for completing
refurbishment of the Archaeology Gallery was three-and-a-half
years. Assumptions made included that the current opening hours and
staffing levels at the museum would be retained.
The timeline outlined in the
report was explained in further detail and it was highlighted that
the programme would need to be revised throughout the project. The
first action for the governance review was underway, and would
identify any changes that could affect the decision made by the
Committee in 2017 to retain direct governance of the
museum.
In response to questions, the
Museums Director confirmed that
visitors to the museum would be able to pass through the gallery
for as long as possible while work was carried out to maintain
visibility of the refurbishment. The
design work should start in March 2022, which would enable a more
detailed project plan to be written. A project steering group would
be recruited to include Committee Members and updates could be
reported back regularly.
RESOLVED: That the timescales for the gallery refurbishment and the
museum’s governance review be noted.
Note: Councillor Forecast
arrived during this item.