Recycled pallet trees to adorn Karuah’s streets Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 6, 2023 Get creative: Pallet trees are free to take by Karuah residents, outside 5 William Street. THE festive season will be brightened even more around Karuah as free ‘pallet trees’ are being taken by locals to be decorated and placed around the town. Starting from mid-November, the Karuah Progress Association (KPA) has been offering pre-cut pallets, for free, upon which residents can unleash their creative flair, no doubt finding the wooden profiles quite versatile, and they have until 15 December to express their Christmas feelings. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au A prize for the most creative Karuah residents is also up for grabs, and will be run in conjunction with the Karuah Christmas Lights Competition. “We are nearing 80 trees given out so far, it’s a nice way of dressing up the streets cheaply and easily,” KPA’s Lisa Floyd told NOTA. “Deb Sexton and I have been collecting the pallets for a while leading up to November, and we want to thank Eagles Plumbing in Raymond Terrace for helping out with a heap of them.” “The idea has been received with a lot of joy and excitement, families and kids are all getting involved.” Lisa and Deb were heavily involved with the town’s beautification projects along Tarean Road throughout the year, and this seasonal variation adds a nice touch to Karuah’s ongoing aesthetic enhancements. “The trees can be displayed on your front lawn, and we are seeking permission to line Tarean Road (Old Highway) with these Christmas creations and bring Christmas to our streets,” Ms Floyd explained. “We are really looking forward to the end result, seeing them decorated and displayed in this first year of the event, and we want it to grow and continue each year.” So far, pallet trees have been taken up by several businesses and community groups, too, including the Riverside Drive mission, the Preschool and OOSH, and each class at Karuah Public School. Members of the Karuah community can pick up trees at 5 William Street, ready to get involved and have fun. By Thomas O’KEEFE
