Architect plans for $100m mining museum
Image: Cox Architecture. BY ELIZABETH FABRI FORMER WA Government architect Steve Woodland has unveiled plans to build a $100 million mining museum in Perth to pay homage to the State’s rich mining history. Mr Woodland, who now works as a principal director at architecture firm Cox, said the proposed museum would act as an educational facility for children, and a place for events and celebrations. “The Museum of Mining WA could offer experiences like no other in the world,” Mr Woodland said. “Mining is in many ways a central part of who we are and yet our visitors see very little evidence of it in our city. “Many visitors are surprised — and disappointed — that it isn’t celebrated or…