The redevelopment of the Nambucca Surf Lifesaving Club is set to benefit from a donation of seven packs of blackbutt flooring under the Community Timber Partnerships Program.

The program was formed by Forestry Corporation, Boral Timber and Planet Ark to salvage around 1,000 cubic metres of flooring and decking products impacted by floods at Murwillumbah in 2017.

Forestry Corporation is pleased to support the great work of the Nambucca Surf Club through the donated timber, said Forestry Corporation Partnerships Leader, Ryan Ellis.

“When we heard about the Nambucca Surf Life Saving Club redevelopment, we contacted the club to see how the donated timber program could support the project,” Mr Ellis said.

“All up, the partnership will see around $35,000 of blackbutt timber flooring installed on the upgraded Clubhouse.

“It’s great to see the Surf Lifesaving Club upgraded – the timber floors, deck and other proposed work will really lift Nambucca’s Main Beach for locals and visitors.

“What a way to enjoy the best of what the beach and the forest has to offer at the same time.”

The Community Timber Partnership is supporting a wide range of community projects across NSW.

“When we heard about such a large volume of timber being written off, in some cases for damage as minor as water staining, we were determined to salvage it for local community projects,” Mr Ellis said.

“We’re working with a range of community groups to give the timber a new lease of life and create renewable, durable, beautiful timber facilities for many more local communities to enjoy.”

The Community Timber Partnerships Project is endorsed by Planet Ark, under their Make it Wood program.

Media contact: Rod Campbell