THE approval of the Scottsdale RSL Sub Branch's planning application to construct a building extension to the existing Scottsdale RSL building for use as a museum use, was great news, president Bruce Scott said.
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Dorset Councillors at their meeting last week passed the application for 28-30 George Street, Scottsdale, subject to conditions.
Mr Scott said that the museum would house the Bell UH-1 Iroquois — affectionately dubbed the Huey — that arrived at Scottsdale at the end of September on the back of a semi-trailer.
``It hyas been taken to a secure location while its new home is being built,'' he said.
‘‘(The Huey) was used extensively in Vietnam — it would fly us out into the jungle and fly us back as well as carrying out the wounded and the dead,’’ the national service veteran said.
‘‘We expect to have the museum completed by Anzac Day next year.
‘‘The whole project is going to cost just over $300,000 and the state government has been very generous, giving us $230,000 towards that.
‘‘Unfortunately, we’re still a bit short, but I’m sure we’ll get there—at least we can get the building started.’’
Mr Scott said that the ramp at the back of the RSL building would be removed and the land used to accommodate a military museum, with the helicopter as its centrepiece.
The flagpole and gun in the middle of the block would be relocated towards the front boundary, he said.
Mr Scott said that Scottsdale had a rich military history and about 400 RSL members.
