Repurposed materials from the former Tasmanian Government’s Wildlife Centre will be used to build new animal enclosures and facilities at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.
Aviary mesh screens, roofing, an aviary shed, fencing and a demountable toilet block will be used for animal rehabilitation, research and sanctuary spaces at the Brighton facility.
The Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) donated the structures to Bonorong to make way for a fisheries and aquaculture precinct in Taroona.
“Rather than being sent to landfill, the materials will be repurposed into new animal enclosures and facilities at the wildlife sanctuary. And I couldn’t think of a better way to give these materials a new life,” IMAS Fisheries and Aquaculture Centre Head, Professor Sean Tracey said.
Bonorong Director Greg Irons said the aviaries would be put to good use at the sanctuary.
“We’ll be using these materials to build an enclosure for our animal rehabilitation, research or sanctuary spaces, with hundreds of animals to benefit from this IMAS donation,” he said.
“We really appreciate IMAS allowing us to sustainably repurpose this equipment for a cause close to all our hearts. It has allowed us to save money and continue the vital work we do.”
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The aviaries and other structures were originally used for conserving Tasmanian native animals, including the endangered Orange-bellied parrots captive breeding program.
