As bushfire recovery efforts continue, one Highlander has stepped up to help.
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Laing O'Rourke has appointed Exeter resident Sara Haslinger as a consumer advocate spokesperson.
Ms Haslinger said many people who lost their homes still haven't registered for the bushfire clean-up.
"The government has been asking people to register their properties so they can start collecting the data," Ms Haslinger said.
"They want to end up with a solid list of properties that need help with the clean-up. That process is still happening.
"The scope of this is homes, outbuildings, rental accommodation and businesses."
Ms Haslinger also called on local contractors to identify where they can help with labour and equipment.
"Laing O'Rourke has put a program for local contractors to deliver the work. They've been doing this massive drive," she said.
"If you have the skills to help in the clean-up and the equipment, register to be part of the clean-up."
Ms Haslinger will marry her corporate experience with the lived experience of losing her home in the recent bushfires for the new role.
"I've been a construction lawyer for many years," she said.
"I've known Laing O'Rourke in lots of capacities for many years.
"They approached me and said as part of this huge task we want to have direct access to the people that matter and the people that lost their homes."
Visit https://cleanup.lnbr.com.au to register your home/business.
Once you have registered for the program, there are five key steps:
1. Laing O'Rourke staff will contact you to discuss the damage and assess your eligibility.
2. Once the area is declared safe, they will meet with you on site.
3. You approve the scope of works.
4. The clean-up of the property will commence.
5. You confirm the completion of the agreed scope of works.