Repurposing Timber from Removed Trees
Published on 28 February 2024
Following a thorough risk assessment and appropriate planning approval, it has been determined that three trees in Merriwa Park will be removed in the coming weeks. These trees were an important part of Merriwa Park and Council aims to extend their lifespan by repurposing the harvested timber in a manner that benefits and aligns with community expectations.
The Rural City of Wangaratta is seeking input from the community on how best to utilise this timber. Would you like to see it transformed into furniture, park bench seats, playground equipment, or perhaps public art? We invite you to get creative, visit the Connect Wangaratta website and leave your suggestions.
All suggestions will be collected and carefully considered by Council to make an informed decision on the timber's future use. It is likely that the timber will require approximately 4-5 years to dry out and will not be ready for use until after this period.
Furthermore, Council is developing a replacement strategy for after the removal is complete. Community input will be actively sought throughout 2024 regarding the development of this plan, with more information to follow.
It is important to note that the timber will not be utilised as firewood.
"We welcome our community involvement and look forward to receiving valuable ideas on how to repurpose this historic timber for the benefit of our community.” Said Marcus Goonan, Rural City of Wangaratta Director of Community & Infrastructure.
Visit connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au and have your say.