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2 July, 2018 14:58
Queensland Urban Utilities has thrown open the dunny door for the inaugural public ‘VIPee’ tour of Australia’s first Looseum.
The quirky mini-museum features three restored thunderboxes and is located at the Luggage Point Sewage Treatment Plant Innovation Centre.
Queensland Urban Utilities spokesperson, Michelle Cull, said the tour was held last Saturday, June 30.
“We welcomed 80 excited ‘VIPees’ to be privy to the backyard dunnies, which were restored to their former glory by Wynnum Manly and Districts Men’s Shed,” she said.
“Visitors even had a chance to sit on the thunderbox for a quirky photo opp – but they had to dodge a few creepy crawlies!
“For some it was a trip down memory lane, for others a history class, but for everyone it was a great insight into how far our sewerage network has come.
“Our guests also had an opportunity to check out the cutting-edge research underway at our Innovation Centre, where scientists work alongside engineers and operators to find new and exciting ways of working.”
The Looseum was set up after Queensland Urban Utilities launched its nation-wide Great Backyard Dunny Search.
The rescued thunderboxes came from Carina, Alderley and Toogoolawah and are accompanied by funny stories and photos from dunny-lovers across the country.
North Ipswich resident, Sue Wykes, was excited to see a photo of her backyard dunny etched in history at the Looseum.
“My husband and I have a real interest in social history so our dunny takes pride of place in our backyard. The outside is painted to match the house but we have preserved the inside, which still has the original seat and pan,” she said.
“I remember when I was growing up, everyone’s greatest fear was getting caught on the loo by the night soil man. Needless to say, we always remembered when it was collection day.”
For anyone who missed out on the VIPee tour, you can view the Looseum in the comfort of your own home by clicking here