The Northern Archaeological Depot (NAD) must undergo a thorough makeover that the province of Drenthe wants to pay. The investment is 2.6 million euros. Provinces of Groningen and Friesland also want to pay for this amount.
The depot is in Nuis (Groningen) and consists of three sheds. All kinds of archaeological finds are stored, such as flint tools, stones axes, earthenware and metal objects. These finds all have their own requirements for correct storage.
These requirements can no longer be met. “Moreover, fungal problem has been created by the current climate in the sheds,” writes the province of Drenthe.
Deputy Gert Jan Schuinder (BBB) adds: “The archaeological heritage in the depot tells the stories of Drenthe and the North. That is why it is important that we manage this in a good way, so that we can continue to tell these stories to current and future generations.”
The Provincial States of Drenthe, Friesland and Groningen will first, separately from each other, approve the investment. At Groen Licht, the provinces take care of at least the archaeological collection for the next twenty years. Since 1996, the provinces have been the depot holder of NAD.
The proposal is to transform the three existing sheds of NAD into one building with a new entrance, presentation space and layout. For this, the shed that is now used as an office must be demolished. An architect has to work out the plans even further.