Planned Council tree works
Trees are one of our most important natural assets.
Inner West Council conducts cyclical maintenance of its street trees. This includes pruning works to improve tree health and structure, remove deadwood, and allow for clearance for buildings, pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
Removal of trees is seen as the last option - Council will always look for other management options first. Unfortunately in some cases and due to risk to public and property, removal may be the only option. Any tree that is identified for removal will have a notice affixed to the tree.
Please note that Council does not prune trees for power line clearance. Ausgrid is reponsible for pruning street trees in these circumstances and sets out the required clearance for its power lines. Visit the Ausgrid power line clearance page for more information and planned trimming dates.
| Trees on Notification for Removal |
Date: 27 November 2024
Location: 32 Carshalton Street, Croydon
Tree species: Melaleuca bracteata (Black Tea-Tree)
Reason for removal: Structural defect.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our ongoing planting programs. |
Date: 27 November 2024
Location: Yeo Park Ashfield
Tree species: Acer negundo (Box Elder)
Reason for removal: Poor structural condition.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our ongoing planting programs.
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Date: 28 November 2024
Location: Easton Park, Rozelle (opposite 97 Dension Street)
Tree species: Hill's Weeping Fig (Ficus microcarpa 'hillii')
Reason for removal: The tree is in decline, exhibits severe dieback, and has a short safe useful life expectancy.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our ongoing planting programs.
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Date: 29 November 2024
Location: 1 Ormond Street Ashfield
Tree species: Melaleuca bracteata (Black Tea-Tree)
Reason for removal: The tree is causing obstruction to pedestrian and vehicle access.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our ongoing planting programs.
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Date: 29 November 2024
Location: Schultz Street, Balmain (side of 529 Darling Street)
Tree species: (x2) Robinia pseudoacacia 'frisia' (Golden Robinia)
Reason for removal: The trees are unsustainable in the location. Risk mitigation measures to prevent property damage cannot be achieved without impacting tree stability.
Replacement planting: Council will plant two replacement trees in an alternative location as part of our ongoing planting programs.
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Date: 29 November 2024
Location: 183 Flood Street, Leichhardt
Tree species: Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweet Gum)
Reason for removal: The tree is an inappropriate species and unsustainable in the planted location. Tree is causing ongoing infrastructure damage and has yet to reach its full biological potential.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our future tree planting program. |
Date: 02 December 2024
Location: 58 Carlisle Street, Leichhardt
Tree species: Lilly Pilly (Syzygium smithii)
Reason for removal: The tree is planted in a poor location and unsustainable in the location.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our future tree planting program. |
Date: 05 December 2024
Location: 96 Macaulay Road Stanmore
Tree species: Ficus microcarpa 'Hillii'
Reason for removal: Inappropriate species and unsustainable in the planted location
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our future tree planting program.
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Date: 05 December 2024
Location: 98 Macaulay Road Stanmore
Tree species: Ficus microcarpa 'Hillii'
Reason for removal: Inappropriate species and unsustainable in the planted location
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our future tree planting program.
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For further information please send an email to council@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
Inner West Council is committed to increasing our tree canopy with new tree plantings that will improve our urban environment. To find out more visit www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au