Gayle and I entered the gallery with some trepidation today following yesterday's storm. Our first inspection was the store room but surprisingly all was ok. Then we admired our new LED lighting before going into the front gallery. Here we found that water had come into the building, probably from build up on the verandah as hail blocked the gutters. Paintings and other items especially around the desk were wet and there was mud on the floor, water in the ceiling tiles and light fittings. Annette, Beth and Lynda joined us to clean up and it was decided to move things out of the gallery until things could be assessed and protect peoples work. Rachel Hryciuk, Zarko Okulic and John Gerschwitz from DIT (Department of Infrastructure and Transport) have all been fantastic and organised cleaners, electricians and plumbers, floor experts etc. to come and inspect the building. Photos of the damage have been sent through so they can see what they are dealing with. The Clea...
