MINISTER FOR PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND FISHERIES THANKS CYCLONE RELIEF WORKERS
Published Friday, 16 March, 2007 at 03:55 PM
Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries
The Honourable Tim Mulherin
More than 300 community members will today be officially acknowledged by the Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries for their role in the Cyclone Larry relief effort.
One year on from Larry, 20 of the nominees will receive a certificate of Special Commendation and others will be awarded with a pin at a series of award ceremonies being held concurrently in Townsville, Cairns, South Johnstone and Brisbane.
Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin, said the emergency response to last year’s cyclone had brought out the best in the community and it was time to say thank you to all those who made a significant contribution to the clean up and recovery effort.
“Today is an opportunity to personally acknowledge everyone for their tireless efforts over the past year and present them with an official award in recognition of their invaluable service to the community,” Mr Mulherin said.
“Many of those recognised today were themselves personally impacted by the cyclones, but that didn’t stop them from giving their service to others in need.
“Some provided technical expertise to ensure livestock survival and crop recovery, while others provided much-needed equipment such as generators, and some acted as a liaison between families and government support agencies.
“Many others were involved in the highly-successful Operation Farm Clear, which, led by the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, provided much-needed emergency assistance to more than 1000 properties devastated by the cyclones.
“Larry and Monica left huge amounts of debris strewn across farms, paddocks and crops, which was disastrous for agriculture from Tully to Cairns, including the Atherton Tablelands.
“Farm Clear crews removed broken and dangerous trees, reopened access to orchards and farmland, and ensured pests and diseases did not gain a foothold.”
Mr Mulherin said Operation Farm Clear was an initiative of DPI&F, the State Government’s Cyclone Larry Employment Assistance Package and local primary industry organisations.
The initiative had assisted 306 beef farms, 220 cane properties, 134 banana farms, 107 tree horticulture properties, 70 dairy farms, 87 forestry properties, 35 non-tree horticulture properties, 10 fisheries, one poultry farm, and 70 mixed farming businesses.
“I want to personally thank everyone involved on behalf of the communities that suffered from Cyclone Larry for their contribution to the clean up and recovery effort.”
One year on from Larry, 20 of the nominees will receive a certificate of Special Commendation and others will be awarded with a pin at a series of award ceremonies being held concurrently in Townsville, Cairns, South Johnstone and Brisbane.
Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin, said the emergency response to last year’s cyclone had brought out the best in the community and it was time to say thank you to all those who made a significant contribution to the clean up and recovery effort.
“Today is an opportunity to personally acknowledge everyone for their tireless efforts over the past year and present them with an official award in recognition of their invaluable service to the community,” Mr Mulherin said.
“Many of those recognised today were themselves personally impacted by the cyclones, but that didn’t stop them from giving their service to others in need.
“Some provided technical expertise to ensure livestock survival and crop recovery, while others provided much-needed equipment such as generators, and some acted as a liaison between families and government support agencies.
“Many others were involved in the highly-successful Operation Farm Clear, which, led by the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, provided much-needed emergency assistance to more than 1000 properties devastated by the cyclones.
“Larry and Monica left huge amounts of debris strewn across farms, paddocks and crops, which was disastrous for agriculture from Tully to Cairns, including the Atherton Tablelands.
“Farm Clear crews removed broken and dangerous trees, reopened access to orchards and farmland, and ensured pests and diseases did not gain a foothold.”
Mr Mulherin said Operation Farm Clear was an initiative of DPI&F, the State Government’s Cyclone Larry Employment Assistance Package and local primary industry organisations.
The initiative had assisted 306 beef farms, 220 cane properties, 134 banana farms, 107 tree horticulture properties, 70 dairy farms, 87 forestry properties, 35 non-tree horticulture properties, 10 fisheries, one poultry farm, and 70 mixed farming businesses.
“I want to personally thank everyone involved on behalf of the communities that suffered from Cyclone Larry for their contribution to the clean up and recovery effort.”
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