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When you are the custodians of several historic buildings, maintenance is an ongoing challenge.
The latest project for the volunteers of the Silverdale Pioneer Village is the re-piling of the Old Neville Homestead, and the Old Parsonage.
In total, the work will cost more than $85,000 and take several months.
The Silverdale & District Historical Society, which manages and operates the Pioneer Village, has been building up funds over the past year and work can now begin.
Society vice president, Paul Maguiness, says the two buildings were relocated to the Village over the last 55 years, and need attention so that future generations can enjoy them.
The Old Parsonage was built in 1877 and Neville House in the early 20th century.
Grants supporting the work came from the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, Foundation North, NZ Lotteries, Auckland Council Heritage fund, the Bayes Family Trust and other local families and businesses.
Paul says the Society is grateful to everyone who has made the project possible and any further donations or sponsorship are welcome. The Society’s bank account details are on its website, www.silverdalepioneervillage.com/
Volunteers hope to keep the village open while work takes place.
