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Greenfield Valley Heritage Lottery Fund bid
Published: 12/02/2015
An exciting Heritage Lottery Fund bid to redevelop the Greenfield Valley Museum
and Heritage Park is expected to be approved by Cabinet on Tuesday (17
February).
The Greenfield Valley Uncovered project aims to put the area firmly on the map,
in terms of its historical importance. The proposed works will see the
refurbishment and repair of historic buildings and the visitor reception
building extended and remodelled. An activity leader will be employed to run a
programme of events and activities, and digital media will be used as part of
plans for better interpretation of buildings and collections. Audio points will
be available, where memories gathered through an oral history project would be
heard. Improved access through better pathways and re-designed entrances is
also proposed.
Greenfield Valley Museum and Heritage Park is owned by Flintshire County
Council and managed by the Greenfield Valley Trust. Flintshire County Council
is committed to finding sustainable solutions for local services and public
assets, which includes the Greenfield Valley Museum and Heritage Park, and in
2013 the project received a Round 1 pass from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Once
approved by Cabinet, the project is ready to be submitted for a Round Two
Heritage Lottery Fund allocation, seeking over £940,000 in funding.
Councillor Bernie Attridge, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Leader for Environment,
said:
“Greenfield Valley Uncovered is a great proposal, with ambitious aims. At its
heart is the role that Greenfield played in the industrial revolution, which
has shaped the world as we know it today.”
Councillor Chris Bithell, Cabinet Member for Education, whose portfolio
includes libraries, culture and museums, said:
“This is a very exciting bid. If successful, the project aims to reveal the
hidden history of this area and the people who lived and worked here, which we
anticipate will also lead to an increase in volunteers and visitor numbers.”
Images
An appendix which contains artists impressions is available as part of the
Cabinet report, which can be found on the Councils website.