Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has committed to a further analysis of the benefits and risks associated with a variety of operating models for the Jondaryan Woolshed. The analysis will be presented at a future meeting of the Environment and Community Committee.
At the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 16 August, Council received the Jondaryan Woolshed Operating Model Analysis Report - July 2022 and resolved to make it available to the public.
TRC Environment and Community Committee Chair Cr James O'Shea said Council was investing significant time and resources into getting the operating model for Jondaryan Woolshed right into the future.
"Council, in conjunction with the Friends of the Jondaryan Woolshed and other key stakeholders, is developing an appropriate operating model for the woolshed into the future," he said.
"This is a big part of our community and we want to make sure we get it right. We know the community has a connection with the facility and want to see it restored and open for use however there is a lot of work that needs to take place for this to happen and the cost to do this is quite significant.
"As an interim measure, Council has employed an on-site facilities manager. There is still work to be done in determining what the re-opening looks like for visitors and the community.
"No decisions have been made to move any displays at this point in time. While Council intends to review the myriad of displays at the woolshed, the priority to this point has been on the operating model with a full and comprehensive review of displays yet to be undertaken.
"TRC looks forward to continuing work in determining the best way forward for the Jondaryan Woolshed into the future."
For a copy of the Jondaryan Woolshed Operating Model Analysis Report - July 2022 click here -Jondaryan Woolshed Operating model options analysis - Jondaryan Woolshed
