Latrobe City leads Australia with Wood Encouragement policyFriday 7 Nov 2014 In a nation leading decision, Councillors at Latrobe City Council on Wednesday evening voted unanimously to push on towards a 'Wood Encouragement' policy. The policy has the goal of driving construction in the region towards an outcome which is better for the environment and will benefit a great many local businesses. The Council voted to commence a public consultation process, before an expected final ratification of the policy in December.The Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association, Mr Ross Hampton travelled to Morwell to address the Councillors at the Council Chamber. “This is a forward thinking Council led by Mayor, Councillor Sharon Gibson”, said Mr Hampton. “All over the world in countries such as Canada and France, governments are making the decision to change their tender processes to better accommodate timber. Latrobe City Council is to be congratulated for leading our nation”. Mr Hampton said, “It is my hope that all councils in these areas will follow the lead of Latrobe City Council and adopt their own wood encouragement policies.” The Latrobe City Council wood encouragement policy would require all submissions for Council construction to pay adequate regard to wood, and acknowledge Council's strong preference for quality wood buildings, where suitable.
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