More than 800 forklifts will depart on a 32-kilometre journey from West Melbourne to Epping later this month.
In a nod to the heavy lifting and shifting done by drivers and their vehicles at Melbourne Wholesale Market, forklift operators will lead a procession starting in the wee hours of August 29.
Initially, they’ll travel on the roads then on the backs of trucks to the Melbourne market’s new home at Cooper Street, Epping.
Fresh State, which represents more than 120 market wholesalers, and the Melbourne Market Authority decided on the procession to mark a new era for the market after 46 years at the Footscray Road site.
The main aim of the Market on the Move procession is to raise funds for the Very Special Kids and 20th Man charities.
Fresh State president Shane Schnitzler said using the market’s move as a way to raise money for these charities had united the entire market community.
“More than $3400 has been raised so far,” Mr Schnitzler said.
“Every donation counts; $500 will provide counselling sessions for parents of a child with life-threatening conditions. It’s raising money for a great cause.”
Donations can be made online at www.marketonthemove.gofundraise.com.au
