Leeton Museum And Gallery Starts Lift Construction
Art Gallery remains open with new exhibition on display; Museum section closed through June
Leeton Shire Council is excited to announce the commencement of construction on a lift at the Leeton Museum and Art Gallery (LMAG), enhancing accessibility to the first floor for all visitors.
Construction begins this month with works to be undertaken by local contractors, Townsend Bros. Builders, and is expected to continue through to the end of June 2025, weather and conditions permitting.
Proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Leeton Shire Council, the project has received $197,244 in grant funding, with Council contributing a further $49,311. The lift installation marks a significant step in making LMAG more inclusive and accessible. These works are part of broader preparations for a major upcoming exhibition upstairs later this year.
During construction:
Museum, Gallery & Heritage Coordinator, Karen Barrett, said the upgrade is about more than infrastructure—it’s about inclusion.
“Making the first floor accessible ensures that every visitor can fully experience what LMAG offers, now and into the future.”
Deputy Mayor and Portfolio Lead for Arts and Culture, Cr Michael Kidd, echoed these sentiments, adding, “This is a vital step in increasing the reach and richness of LMAG’s cultural offering. We want everyone in our community—regardless of age or mobility—to feel welcome and able to engage with LMAG’s incredible stories and artistic programming. Enhancing accessibility is central to that vision.”
https://www.leeton.nsw.gov.au/Your-Council/Council-News/Media-Releases/Leeton-Museum-and-Art-Gallery-Begins-Construction-on-Lift-to-Improve-Accessibility