But perhaps more pertinently, it will serve as a timely and highly appropriate symbol to honour the Goulburn Valley’s trucking and transport history.
To have a facility dedicated to the industry, even as far as recognising its significant influence and economic impact on the region, is highly worthwhile.
While the idea has been discussed for a number of years, it has in the past year or so been awarded a $2.5million Federal Government contribution and secured the endorsement and support of the local council.
The News reported through the week that despite only starting fundraising for a community contribution component towards the $6million project in August last year, already about $1.25million had been raised.
That the community surrounding the project has been proactive and generous in supporting MOVE says plenty about the strength of confidence in the project and what it hopes to achieve for the region.
There are any number of promising elements to the proposal.
But among the strongest, aside from being a tribute to local trucking, should be delivering a new, unique chance for locals and visitors alike (trucking enthusiasts included) to learn about the history and impact of trucking and transport in the region. That it is set to be placed adjacent to the existing Shepparton Motor Museum is apt.
This also throws up the potential for the Emerald Bank precinct to become a more heavily promoted visitation highlight.
The speed with which MOVE is moving, and the support thus far garnered, should be a source of pride for those responsible for championing the project.
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