The new SAM taking shape

BIG BUILD... Construction of the new Shepparton Art Museum project is into its final few months. Photo: Supplied.
BIG BUILD… Construction of the new Shepparton Art Museum project is into its final few months. Photo: Supplied.

WORK is progressing steadily on the Shepparton Art Museum building with significant changes to the interior, while work on the exterior of the building is nearing completion and carpark and landscaping works are underway.

Greater Shepparton City Council director Infrastructure, Phil Hoare said, “Over the past week, work has begun on the Art Hill which will see the establishment of a grassed area extending from ground up over the lower level of the building and joining into the café area on level one.

“This will be a great feature of the new facility and will greatly change the look and feel of the building over the next few weeks.

“Work is continuing on the interior fit out of the building with some of the magnificent features starting to come to life. Works on the carpark area and landscaping are also progressing well and the installation of turf planned in the next few weeks.

“There have been lots of positive comments from those walking past the site as they can now begin to see snippets of the architectural features and the pleasant surrounds of the building.”

Construction works complete:

  • Amphitheatre seating
  • Façade extensions installed on three faces
  • Public toilet infrastructure
  • Topping slab to level four, three and two
  • Waterproofing to Art Hill

Construction works commenced:

  • Engineering services commissioning
  • Western feature staircase
  • Central atrium staircase
  • Line marking of main carpark
  • Shop front glazing
  • Landscaping
  • Art Hill

Construction works about to commence:

  • Feature atrium glazing
  • Joinery installation