BOARD members from the Australian Transport Museum are discussing building the centre at Armidale airport.
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Initially touted more than 10 years ago, the planned museum has been beset by legal problems and potential conflicts of interest.
It was to have been built on land owned by Armidale Dumaresq Council in north Armidale.
But the latest business plan proposed by board members is for a shed-type structure to be built at the planned industrial precinct at the airport.
“The museum is expected to receive between 6000 and 23,000 visitors per year,” spokesman Mike Creagan told members of the Economic Development and Tourism Committee. “The expected income is about $10 per person.”
The committee heard how a number of owners of collectibles had indicated they would probably bequeath their vehicles if the museum had a long-term facility secured.
“The board is approaching Council in the hope that negotiations for land may commence,” Mr Creagan said.
“The committee is expected to put in submissions for grants and its chance of success would be greater if they have Council’s support.”
The museum has been promised donated cars valued at more than $2 million, including an Aston Martin worth $1 million alone.