Community & Business
5 March, 2024
Men step up to help local business
A LOCAL barramundi and red claw farmer is another step closer to restarting operations post Cyclone Jasper thanks to the support of the Mareeba Men’s Shed.
During the cyclone and the major flooding event that followed, Rodney Ingersoll lost his entire Biboohra operation and was unable to claim insurance to help cover the extensive damage.
Part of the damage to Rodney’s farm was the loss of red claw enclosures, which he made by hand with pipes.
After reaching out to the Mareeba Men’s Shed, Rodney was met with overwhelming support.
“When they agreed to help me, I was overwhelmed,” he said.
“I had previously made 1000 habitats myself, doing a couple hundred on the weekends, and they take such along time.
“I was only able to recover a few but not many, so I am really appreciative of what they have been able to offer.”
Men’s Shed president Bob Archie said he was glad to deliver the project and help Rodney in his road to recovery.
“We didn’t know how big the project would be, but we decided we would tackle it,” he said.
“We did this as a community service and to help someone out who needed it and who knows, we may still be doing it but the end of the year.”
Anyone affected by the floods who needs help can contact the Mareeba Men’s Shed, who are happy to assist for a donation.
