SAM build nears completion

LANDMARK PROJECT ALMOST DONE... The Shepparton Art Museum is about 90 percent complete, according to Council. Photo: Will Adams

Shepparton’s latest iconic building is nearing 90 percent completion and remains on track to be ready to open in the first half of next year, according to the Greater Shepparton City Council.

The new Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) has had its car park and associated landscaping substantially completed and installation of the turf will occur within the next few weeks.

The earthworks for the art hill are complete, the drainage layer has been installed and top soil has commenced placement. In the coming weeks, garden beds and turf will be installed to complete this area.

The feature window on the Western side of the building is now installed, with the glazing panels on the Eastern feature window planned to be installed within the next week. These large feature windows are made from 45mm-thick glazing spanning approximately eight metres.