After many months of filling buckets and mopping floors, re-roofing has been commissioned at the historic Clarendon House at Evandale in Northern Tasmania after $261,000 was secured in Australian Government funding under the Tasmanian Jobs and Growth Package.
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MEDIA RELEASE – $1,000 donation launches Clarendon Raise the roof crowdfunding campaign
After many months of filling buckets and mopping floors, re-roofing has been commissioned at the historic Clarendon House at Evandale in Northern Tasmania after $261,000 was secured in Australian Government funding under the Tasmanian Jobs and Growth Package.
But we need $70,000 more!
Rod Force, Partner, Nest Property is thrilled to be able to kick off the campaign “Raise the roof” by donating $1,000.
Rod said “It’s so important to preserve our built heritage for future generations to enjoy. It’s part of our social history.”
You can go to https://www.chuffed.org/project/raisetheroof to donate towards the new roof.
“I have enjoyed visiting Clarendon over the years. It’s a treasure trove of antique furniture in grand rooms, stables and out-houses set in stately grounds by the meandering South Esk River.”
The Clarendon roof was last installed in 1880, making this only the third roof in the property’s 200 years. 10,000 Welsh slates are being imported to match the 1880’s roof as closely as possible.
Once the roof is repaired, water damage to some of the upstairs rooms can be rectified and the property will continue to undergo its ongoing program of rejuvenation to return it to its former glory as the grandest house in the colony.
Matt Smithies, National Trust of Australia (Tasmania) Managing Director said “Last year, the downstairs dining and drawing rooms were magnificently refurbished after a donation of furniture, paintings and objects from Australian designer Ros Palmer, and we’d like to continue this work throughout the house with other designers who have a passion for heritage for people to enjoy.”
Clarendon will be closed to the general public until Christmas. However the parklands and beautiful gardens will be open from September onwards; along with the Australian Fly Fishing Museum, the Norfolk Plains Heritage Centre and a new Clarendon Costume Centre which are all now situated in heritage buildings on the Estate.
While the re-roofing and water damage repairs are carried out, The Trust will also be working on its plans to enhance the visitor experience at Clarendon and maximize its potential as a venue for public, private and corporate events.
As Trust Chairman Dario Tomat explained, “We’re delighted local businesses are supporting our cause. Our aim is to ensure a sustainable future for Clarendon and to protect it as one of Tasmania’s most important historical assets.”
Further information: Di Carter, National Trust of Australia (Tasmania), Fundraising and Partnerships Manager
Phone 0417 372 233; 03 6231 5327 or email di.carter@nationaltrusttas.org.au
