Laing O'Rourke has cleared more than 3,500 properties in under 200 days as part of the NSW and Federal Government funded bushfire clean up program.
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In Lithgow, teams have worked with local and regional contractors to clear more than 100 properties in total.
"Following our appointment to handle one of the most significant bushfire clean up projects in Australian history, we undertook the massive task of clearing destroyed homes and damaged properties across the state," Laing O'Rourke NSW bushfire clean up project director Paul Barrie said.
After achieving their official June target the company have been asked to stay on board to clear additional properties that had recently registered for the program.
"We will complete the clean-up of properties that registered before July 27 and Public Works Advisory will complete any new registrations after that date, in addition to completing works at the small number of isolated properties in challenging locations," Mr Barrie said.
Mr Barrie said he was immensely proud of the work and care put in by each and every team member working on the project.
"The clean up program is one of the most unique, fast paced and heartfelt projects I've ever had the privilege to work on.
"From day one, this project has called on us all to apply an extra special level of dedication and effort to help thousands of families across the State take their first and vital step towards rebuilding their homes, recovering from loss and beginning to reimagine a new life after such tragedy," he said.
He wanted to thank families and communities in the Central West who have hosted and allowed them into their homes and businesses.
"We are so grateful for the hospitality we received everywhere we went.
"The local businesses we have worked with in this local area have been fantastic. We've been so proud to partner with small local businesses like Robbie Lee Developments or Connor Earthmoving among others," he said.
Mr Barrie said that while Laing O'Rourke's role on the bushfire clean up program was coming to an end it was important to note that bushfire clean up does not have an end date.
"Registrations remain open and the clean up will continue under PWA.
"We urge anyone who was impacted by the bushfires to register by calling Service NSW on 13 77 88 or visiting https://www.service.nsw.gov.au," he said.
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