To support the safety of our community and visitors, Council is carrying out the following tree pruning works on Whittlesea-Kinglake Road:
Thursday 5 October
On Thursday 5 October, five large Eucalyptus trees in front of 15 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road will be pruned, to reduce the risk of tree limbs falling and injuring someone.
These trees were assessed by an independent arborist and the planned works will protect and support their structure, enhancing their overall condition.
There will be minor traffic delays and some car parking spaces unavailable in the main street for the day.
Late-October (exact date to be confirmed)
Following two independent arborist assessments of the Black Saturday Remembrance Tree (opposite the Police Station), it has been determined that the tree will require extensive pruning to reduce its size.
At the moment, the tree is unsafe, as it is rotting in some areas, including at the base of the tree. Reducing its size will mitigate risks and ensure it can remain in place for as long as possible. We'll continue inspecting this tree regularly and following severe weather events.
Pruning works will be scheduled for late-October, subject to contractor availability and weather conditions. Sections of the tree will be removed with the support of a crane and reused in Bollygum Park as street furniture. We'll try our best to keep traffic delays to a minimum.
If you have any questions about these works, please give Council a call on 5772 0333.
