TOMAREE MUSEUM PROJECT
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Tomaree Museum Project will develop a multi-purpose Port Stephens Centre which:
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Documents, Protects and Promotes the history, character and changing natural environment of Port Stephens
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Identifies challenges, risks and opportunities for a sustainable future for the region
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Realises synergies between Port Stephen’s history and arts communities
The Tomaree Museum Project Strategic Plan is to:
o Gain Government and community support
o Secure the best possible site in Port Stephens – Ideally Tomaree Headland. Site Selection Analysis is underway and has identified other excellent sites at Fly Point Nelson Bay and elsewhere.
o Obtain Funding
o Gather and secure museum treasure - virtual and physical artefacts
o Develop Port Stephens Centre Infrastructure comprising:
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A new, purpose built multi-use cultural centre with Tomaree Museum, arts and interpretive centre, plus co-located stakeholder facilities
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A Virtual Museum linking the network of Port Stephens historical, cultural and natural attractions
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Protection and repurposing of any assigned Heritage Sites
The themes of the proposed regional museum include:
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Natural history and sustainability
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First Nations People - Worimi history
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European discovery and impacts
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Pioneering settlement
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Maritime history
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Naval and military history
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Industry - pastoral, fishing, mining,
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Modern development and tourism