THE extension of the Museum of Vehicle Evolution (MOVE) at Emerald Bank in Kialla has been given the green light with the first sods turned on-site last week.
MOVE, a non-profit museum showcasing vintage cars, bikes and trucks plus driving memorabilia, is a major attraction and events hub for Shepparton. Its extension is supported by funding from the Federal and State Governments and the Greater Shepparton City Council.
The extended MOVE will showcase the Goulburn Valley’s rich history and heritage centred on trucking, transport and agriculture. Visitors will be engaged through interactive multimedia and fixed displays, along with curated exhibitions depicting the settlement, growth and establishment of the Goulburn Valley as a major national transport hub and one of the nation’s leading food bowls.
The Federal Government committed $2.5M from the Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund, a regional development package that focuses on major projects, employment and communities.
The State Government has committed $900,000 through Regional Development Victoria, and Greater Shepparton City Council will contribute $1.25M.
Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum said, “We have more trucks registered here in Shepparton than anywhere else in Australia, with the exception of Melbourne and Sydney, and this exciting project will celebrate our region’s rich history in the transport space.”
Kialla’s A.S. Villani Building Contractors are involved in the project along with other local businesses including Telfords Building Systems, Norvec Electrical, Kirkman Plumbing and Mawson Constructions.
