Timber salvaged from the $4.2 million partial deconstruction of the historic One Mile Jetty at Carnarvon in Western Australia is available to individuals, groups and businesses seeking to repurpose it for use in the local community, and elsewhere. Source: Timberbiz
The jetty suffered significant damage during last year’s Tropical Cyclone Seroja, resulting in a recommendation to remove all but the first 400 metres of the structure due to the risk to safe navigation.
Since the Department of Transport (DoT) completed the partial deconstruction of the jetty late last year, approximately 900 tonnes of salvaged timber have been assessed, sized and graded for appropriate reuse in the community.
The process for allocation of timber begins with an application which will be assessed by a panel consisting of the custodian of the jetty, the Carnarvon Heritage Group, the Shire of Carnarvon, GascoyneD evelopment Commission and DoT.
The timber will be gifted to projects with a demonstrated community benefit, and made available to others for sale with prices based on size and condition. The funds from the sale of the salvaged timber will be managed by the Carnarvon Heritage Group and used for the future repair and refurbishment of the remaining jetty.
The McGowan Government has committed $4.5 million towards rebuilding and reopening the One Mile Jetty, with community consultation continuing on the design and work underway to assess the structural integrity of the remaining pylons.
It is expected some of the salvaged timber will be used in the redevelopment project. To apply for timber, or find out more about the project visit
https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/projects/carnarvon-one-mile-jetty.asp
