A KEY milestone in the development of the Slim Dusty Centre is close to realisation.
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Work has begun this week to widen the pavement at the South Kempsey site, which will enable full public access to the $6 million facility.
Slim Dusty Foundation CEO Kathryn Yarnold welcomed the prospect.
“At long last,” she said.
“Ditchfield won the contract, and I would anticipate the roadworks will take two or three weeks to complete.
“Public access enables us to complete and secure the associations and agreements that will bring further investment into the Slim Dusty Centre.
“This will allow us to include the travelling exhibits from the Powerhouse Museum, and allow ongoing access for work on the (Slim Dusty) museum's shop and cafe area.”
Ms Yarnold said the roadworks would enable the centre to develop its formal association with TAFE North Coast.
The educational institute has collaborated on the floor plans and will undertake the construction and installation of the infrastructure for the shop, commercial kitchen and cafe.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony by Slim Dusty Foundation chair and son of the late country musician, David Kirkpatrick, will herald the next phase of the project.
Ms Yarnold is hopeful there will be further announcements in the near future regarding the staged opening of the centre.
