A motion supporting the timber industry in New South Wales passed at the July State Labor Annual State Conference has been warmly welcomed by the...
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Gippsland Logging and Earthmoving has made the successful transition into plantation timber haulage through a grant provided by the Victorian Government’s Timber Innovation Fund (VTIF). Source: Timberbiz The Traralgon-based business took the initiative last year to transition to plantation timber haulage following the State Government’s closure of the native timber industry but needed to modify and purchase new equipment in order to do so. Gippsland Logging and Earthmoving applied for a $330,000 VTIF grant to redesign and repurpose a prime mover and purchase a crane unit that is suitable and compliant for haulage of plantation timber. The decision by the business to transition into plantation timber haulage has also supported the retention and training of six existing full-time employees. The move to plantation timber haulage also means employees who previously would have been working away from home for extended periods are now back with their families most nights. Native timber haulage often required workers to travel long distances, whereas the plantation timber is located closer to Traralgon. Gippsland Logging and Earthmoving has been operating since 2004, and while most of its work is in timber haulage, the business also specialises in earthworks and roading. The Victorian Timber Innovation Fund Grants Program Round 3 has grants of up to $1 million for eligible businesses to access. As part of Round 3, support will include a Grant Application Assistance Service for the first time. Businesses can apply for vouchers of up to $7,500 which will provide them with access to a panel of Registered Service Providers. These Providers will help businesses to prepare and submit strong submissions for the grants program. VTIF supports businesses to transition away from the native timber industry and diversify their business operations to pursue opportunities in other industries that will support jobs and the communities that depended on the native timber industry. It is a key part of the Forestry Transition Program to support timber businesses to explore, invest and implement new opportunities. For more information visit www.deeca.vic.gov.au/forestry
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