Maitland’s twin historic Church Street gems could face closure if the National Trust of Australia does not secure adequate recurrent funding to maintain and promote the properties.
Grossmann and Brough houses are two of more than 30 National Trust properties in danger of closing to the public if state government funding is not forthcoming. “While there are no immediate plans to close any specific trust properties, as a not-for-profit community-based organisation, we are seeking recurrent government funding to continue to maintain and promote properties like Grossmann and Brough houses,” National Trust of Australia (NSW) director of trust properties Gerry Hayes said.
Full article by Emma Swain available at Maitland Mercury, 13 Dec, 2011.
