Stunning NSW flooring timbers showcased at new centre
From the Autumn 2008 edition of Bush Telegraph Magazine.
Above: An artists’ impression of the interior of the completed Glasshouse that will include a 620-tiered seat theatre, 600 square metres of regional art gallery space, café, office space, conference rooms and community facilities.
Visitors to the new Glasshouse Entertainment Centre taking shape in Port Macquarie will be stepping out on a practical showcase of the new generation of Forests NSW flooring timbers.
Forests NSW Central Region donated the highland species timber for the sprung floors of the studio, mezzanine foyer and the level three gallery.
“The timber consists of highland species from the upper part of the Hastings River and includes New England blackbutt, messmate, ribbon gum, silvertop stringy bark and diehard stringy bark,” said Forests NSW Central Region manager, Kathy Jones.
“This will introduce people to the advantages of these timbers, especially for flooring and internal use, where they are best suited.
“Highland species will be increasingly a part of the timber mix offered from Central Region forests and it is important for the sustainability of our coastal species to extend the use of these timbers into the market,” said Kathy.
“These are absolutely stunning timbers which create beautiful flooring.
“We want people to get to know these timbers and to begin asking for them to be included in their homes as internal feature timbers.
“Using these timbers will supplement the supply from our coastal forests and ensure we have a sustainable timber supply into the future,” she said.
The Glasshouse project will take 100 cubic metres of timber donated by Forests NSW.
Australian Solar Timbers at Kempsey has donated the processing, drying and delivery of the final product.
Howard Spencer - Public Affairs & Media, Coffs Harbour
