MOVE’s Andrew Church stands in the area at the museum that is currently being renovated into a further display and function space.
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Bree Harding
MOVE is undergoing a massive expansion to suit its growing collection and demand as an event destination.
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Construction began to enclose the undercover area at the rear of the existing museum in September and convert it in to a dedicated pavilion to display a rotating bus collection.
The area has been used for markets, roller-skating and other events in the past.
A new mezzanine space will overlook the new display area, while a second toilet block will also be included, along with storage and office space.
And, for the first time, MOVE will have its own kitchen on site.
Large glass windows have been installed on the southern wall to retain the sweeping views of Emerald Bank’s grounds for guests to the museum and at future functions that will be held in the space.
The Bus and Coach Society hopes to be able to provide 15 to 20 buses at a time for the upcoming dedicated bus display pavilion at MOVE.
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Rechelle Zammit
The expansion is being funded in collaboration with the Bus and Coach Society of Victoria.
The society has been working towards a professionally managed, purpose-built museum space for buses since 1968 when it was established.
MOVE has hinted at the upcoming addition, positioning an ex-Sydney double-decker bus painted in bold red at its entrance earlier this year.
Once complete, the society aims to provide 15 to 20 buses at a time, along with smaller displays, which include ticket machines, signs, uniforms, timetables and everyday items that detail the history of the bus industry throughout the years.
MOVE’s Andrew Church said renovations were expected to be completed by the end of this year, with the new space up and bussing by early 2026.
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