The Cooks Gap Bush Fire Brigade unveiled their upgraded kitchen facilities at Shed 3 at Wollar on Friday.
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The quality second-hand kitchen, complete with a new instantaneous hot water system, was donated by Peabody Energy, Wilpinjong Coal Mine and installed with a grant from Glencore and the help of Ben Powell Eelectical.
Wilpinjong Coal’s donation of the kitchen follows their donation of four emergency response trauma packs and a recent grant to $2000 towards the purchase of LED lights for the fire trucks.
Glencore’s $2500 grant was provided as part of their Community Investment Program, which supports not-for-profit organisations in the local areas.
The grant covered the installation of the kitchen and the purchase of additional cabinetry, painting supplies and electrical material.
Labour to complete the electrical work, including wiring of the hot water system and the installation of a number of new power points, was volunteered by the local electricians of Ben Powell Electrical.
Cooks Gap captain Greg Dunnicliff said the generosity and co-operation of the neighbouring mines and local businesses in support of the Cooks Gape Fire Brigade was very much appreciated.
He also thanked the brigade members who volunteered their time to assist with the project, especially the previous executive committee for securing the grant and Deputy Captain Colin Faulkner for undertaking the painting, trenching and finishing touches.
Mr Dunnicliff said the kitchen would be used to support volunteers during calls in the Wollar area, providing a place where volunteers can prepare sandwiches, tea and coffee.
“The completion of the project is timely with the Bush Fire Danger Period now in effect in our area,” Cudgegong District Manager Troy Porter said.
“Residents are reminded that a Fire Permit is required before any burning activities are carried out during the Bush Fire Danger Period. “
Fire permits are free and can be obtained by contacting the local brigade permit officer of the Cudgegong Fire Control Centre on 6372 4434.