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Tasmania has once again proved itself a nation leader, with Bunnings looking to reintroduce sausage sizzles in the island state. WHEN YOU CAN JAG A SNAG >>

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THEY’RE back.

Bunnings’ community sausage sizzles will return this weekend in Tassie at selected stores, as the hardware begins a carefully phased reintroduction of the fundraising favourite.

Bunnings chief Deb Poole said she understands hungry punters have been champing at the bit to jag a snag, as things slowly begin to return to normal in the island state.

“We know our customers have missed being able to show their support for local community groups by stopping by the sausage sizzle and we know the important fundraising role they play for thousands of community groups across Australia,” she said.

Tradies were left upset when Bunnings postponed sausage sizzles in March. Picture: Glenn Hampson

“So, we’re really excited to be starting the process of bringing them back in places where restrictions have eased.

“We’ve spent the past few months consulting with community groups, governments and health

authorities on how we can bring back our sausage sizzles safely for our customers and community groups.”

Changes made to enhance customer and community safety:

• Separate ordering and pick-up points to allow for 1.5 metres’ physical distancing

• Increased cleaning processes and hygiene requirements

• Increased signage to guide customers

• Additional team members rostered to encourage physical distancing

“The return will start off at selected stores in Tasmania and the NT this weekend where we will trial a new layout that promotes physical distancing and includes increased personal hygiene processes, above and beyond the normal processes,” Ms Poole said.

“We are planning to have them back up and running in Queensland, NSW, the ACT, South Australia and WA towards the end of this month pending the latest government restrictions in each location.”

“We will use this experience and community feedback from NT and Tasmania to further refine our approach ahead of reintroducing the sausage sizzle to other states.”

Bunnings suspended community sausage sizzles in March due to the COVID-19 situation.

For community groups that were booked through April Bunnings donated $500 gift cards to these local organisations to assist with their fundraising activities.

Community groups who had sausage sizzles pre-booked during the lockdown are being prioritised for the restart with sporting clubs, Rotary, the Lions Club and youth groups booked to run events this weekend.

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