Baranduda Fields community firewood project

Wodonga Council is seeking expressions of interest from eligible Wodonga not-for-profit groups in need of firewood and timber donations.

During the development of the Baranduda Fields Sporting Complex, a Eucalypt plantation was sustainably removed and the excess wood that council could not reuse is being donated to Wodonga not-for profits with the assistance of a local contractor.

For the firewood option, the wood is already split and will be loaded into your trailer or ute. Eligible projects providing community benefit can include raffling it off or selling it in order to raise funds for your organisation. Or if your group needs small logs or firewood as part of your activities, you can stock up your supplies.

Specifications

Eucalypt timber available for collection in form suitable for firewood or some timber projects
The timber is available for eligible not-for profit organisations in the Wodonga municipality.
Timber available for pick up at nominated location throughout the month of May on specified dates.
Dependent on amount requested 15-minute timeslots will be available for allocation to collect wood in your suitable vehicle/ trailer.

Wood will be available for collection on each Saturday during May 2023 (May 6, 13, 20 and 27). You will be given a booking date and time between opening hours (7am to 1pm).

Please refer to the specific terms of conditions outlined below.

Expression of interest process

For general enquiries please contact Wodonga Council Recreation Officer Sarah McNabb via email or phone (02) 6022 9267.

Expressions of interest must be received via the online form on council's website by Sunday, April 23, 2023. Applicants are required to address all questions in the application to be considered.

Please note: Exact time to be negotiated with the successful applicants for Saturdays of May 2023, between the hours of 7am and 1pm.

The expressions of interest will be assessed on:

Organisation location which must be in the Wodonga municipality;
Proposed use of wood, fore example, what will profits be used for if any; and,
Benefit to the community.

Following the closing date, a panel will assess submissions based on how they meet the selection criteria.

Applicants will be notified by no later than Friday, April 21, 2023 on the status of their submission.

Terms and conditions

Pick up must be guaranteed to occur during the specified time allocated by the Wodonga Council representative or allocation may become void.
Wodonga City Council shall not be liable for any direct or consequential damages or losses suffered or incurred by you or a third party as a result of the use of the donated goods.
The applicant shall indemnify and keep indemnified Wodonga Council, its servants and agents from and against all actions, costs, claims, charges, expenses, penalties, demands and damages whatsoever which be brought, made, or claimed against them, or any of them, in connection with the applicants performance and supposed performance of the obligations arising out of the works undertaken and be directly related to the negligent acts, errors or omission of the applicant.
The permission to collect timber is personal to the applicant and cannot be transferred to another party.
The quality of the timber is not guaranteed to suit the applicants intended use and returns will not be accepted.
Post-delivery the applicant is responsible for identifying and managing personal safety hazards, including wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment.
Vehicles must be parked where indicated by council’s contractor to avoid a traffic hazard, and must comply with all applicable road rules.