Following the completion of planning, design and pre-construction, works started several weeks ago and will continue through to spring.
The project is being delivered with $714,000 in funding from the NSW Government.
The work will transform the museum’s internal spaces, including building works, new lighting and a reconfiguration of the layout to create a more engaging and accessible visitor experience.
At the heart of the upgrade is a reimagined approach to storytelling, with custom designed exhibition displays, alongside multimedia elements including projections, descriptive labelling and new interpretive panels that bring the region’s history to life in contemporary and engaging ways.
Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said the investment would help ensure Deniliquin continues to be a vibrant destination where locals and visitors can connect with the region’s rich history in new and engaging ways.
“The revitalised museum will provide an important space for future generations to learn about the Edward River region’s heritage while embracing modern, interactive storytelling.”
The Peppin Museum is part of the broader Peppin Heritage Centre complex, which also includes the Visitor Information Centre and the Peppin Heritage Centre Gallery.
Edward River Council CEO Jack Bond said the start of construction signals an exciting step forward for the project.
“We are now moving into a phase that will transform how our region’s stories are shared, creating a more immersive and engaging experience for visitors of all ages,” Mr Bond said.
Mayor Ashley Hall said the upgraded museum would play a key role in strengthening the region’s cultural offering.
“This project will establish the Peppin Heritage Centre as a true centrepiece for showcasing the rich and fascinating history of the Edward River region,” Cr Hall said.
“It will be a place where locals and visitors alike can discover how our community came to be and how it has evolved into what it is today.”
During construction, the Peppin Gallery and Visitor Information Centre will remain open.
However, the outdoor area at the rear of the site, including the World War Two Flying Training School exhibition, will be closed for the duration of the works.
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