State-of-the-art storage for precious collections
Monday, 7 November 2005, 2:31 pm
Press Release: Waitakere City  
Media Release
7 November 2005

State-of-the-art storage for precious collections


A state-of-the-art sprinkler system will protect Waitakere City's heritage
collections when the Waitakere Central Library opens in Henderson next year
courtesy of a $130,000 grant from the Lottery Grants Board. 

The AcquaMist system used by archives and art galleries worldwide minimises
the density of water damage in the event of a fire. The grant covers the
installation of a pre-action sprinkler mist fire suppression system
including a pump room and installation costs. 

Councillor Penny Hulse says that the improved protection will ensure future
citizens have appropriate access to Waitakere's history through photos,
archives and books. 

"The new system to protect Waitakere's heritage is a great asset to make
sure donated collections from local families are stored safely and securely,
whilst still allowing the public the opportunity to delve into Waitakere's
rich history," she says.

A new heritage suite will house the City's documentary heritage collections.
It includes a cool store for photographic negatives and a temperature and
humidity controlled storage area for documents and books including the J. T.
Diamond archive and the library's precious glass plate negative collections,
the oral history archives and other heritage collections. There will be a
small exhibition space as well as a Waitakere and West Auckland research
room -The J. T. Diamond Reading Room.

To discuss donating heritage material to Waitakere Library or for advice on
storing your family papers email: [log in to unmask] or phone
the Local History Collections Advisor on 838 1303 ext. 823.

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