Base commanders were not to blame for a lack of funding ....the political games of SELL/KEEP over the years meant the base was slowing going to pot until recently. Within Dept PM Julia's electorate and with the battle won to keep PCK (and keep the housing developers at bay), monies are being spent but there is much to fix up after a decade of neglect.
The Museum is a fantastic albeit small operation run by a few dedicated staff and amazingly enthusiastic volunteers. You wont find another museum like it that provides access and close-up view of flying displays all for free. Museum management would love to have all aircraft under cover, but it takes much $$. Maybe when the F111 and Caribou arrive there may be a change!
Contractors on the front gate just do what they are told without much interest or understanding. The "military front gate" presence has long gone from all such bases....a real shame.