Timber Reclamation Project: Free Firewood for eligible local households
Following through on its commitment post the 2024 storm, the Mirboo North Timber Reclamation Project is now making a cubic metre of free firewood available to eligible households who are resident in the 3871 postcode. In order to access this offer, local residents with a concession card must complete a simple online form (also available in hard copy at Co-Space).
Keeping it local
The Mirboo North Timber Reclamation Project was a practical off-shoot of the Mirboo North Storm Cell Volunteers’ community-led response to the February 2024 storm. While the Storm Cell Volunteers were coordinating volunteers to clean up properties, provide food and resources and make care checks, the Mirboo North Timber Reclamation Project focused on securing the wind-blown timber for the benefit of the community. This benefit was in the form of milled wood for community projects and processed firewood for community members in need.
Thanks to a partnership with the Wednesday Warriors, the dry reclaimed wood best suited for firewood is now being cut up and split by the Wednesday Warriors, who will then deliver it by trailer to those who have signed up.
Who can Apply
To be eligible you must have a Pensioner Concession, Department of Veteran’s Affairs or Health Care Card and use firewood as a primary heating source. Supply is on a first come, first served basis, so fill in the online form as soon as possible using this link code or drop in to Co-space at 96 Ridgway for a hard copy version.
As the cooler weather approaches, this initiative offers both practical assistance and a reminder of what can be achieved when a community works together.