The Burdekin Woodcrafts Association members are excited to unveil their new storage container, made possible through a generous grant from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal. This project included a concrete mounting slab and robust interior storage racks, addressing the growing need for storage as the Association often receives timber donations from the public but has had to decline many offers due to limited space.
Situated next to their workshop at 30 Little Drysdale Street, the container's slab and racks were constructed by a local builder and engineering works. Vice President Merv Mohr initiated the project and coordinated the installation.
“As project coordinator,” Mr Mohr stated, “I’m delighted to see it completed. The extra storage will make it much easier to access timber, once it’s all sorted and stacked by type.”
He expressed gratitude for the support from fellow club members during the design and implementation phases, noting that this addition will greatly benefit the club and its members for years to come.
The timing of the installation is ideal, as the Association has recently acquired a substantial quantity of timber, including both logs and planks, which can now be safely stored out of the weather.
The club extends its heartfelt thanks to the FRRR for their generosity and to the Burdekin Shire Council staff for their cooperation throughout the process.
Anyone interested in woodworking or needing custom projects completed is invited to visit on Wednesday or Saturday mornings between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM. For inquiries, please contact Geoff at 0439 863 396 or Merv at 0409 834 156.
Project coordinator Merv Mohr and Lance Harness showing the new internal storage racks.
Club President Geoff Mains (third from left) and members of Burdekin Woodcrafts in front of their new container.