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 responsible 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.

Tree removal notice: 149 Warren Rd Marrickville

• Date: 6 July 2019
• Location: 149 Warren Rd, Marrickville
• Tree species: Callistemon viminalis (Bottlebrush)

Why are we removing this tree?

• The tree is leaning over footpath, obstructing pedestrian access. Pedestrians are resorting to walking onto roadway in order to avoid the tree No pruning will mitigate the hazard
• The tree in its current state presents an unacceptable risk to the public and property.

Replacement tree

Elaeocarpus eumundi (Eumundi Quondong)
To be planted during the 2019/20 Planting Season.

Tree removal notice: 29 John ST Street Petersham

• Date: 6 July 2019
• Location: Adjacent 29 John St, Petersham
• Tree species: Eucalyptus nicholii (Small – leafed Peppermint)

Why are we removing this tree?

• The tree is exhibiting poor health, is in decline and has a short remaining life expectancy.
• The tree in its current state presents an unacceptable risk to the public and property.

Replacement tree

Eucalyptus sclerophylla (Scribbly Gum)

Tree Planting notice

Council’s Contractors will be undertaking advanced park tree planting within the following parks this week weather permitting.

Elkington Park, Balmain

- Port JacksonFig (Ficus rubiginosa) 400L
- Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) 400L

Birchgrove Park, Birchgrove (End of July)
- Port Jackson Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) 400L

For further information regarding the scheduled works, please contact Council’s Tree Management Officer Heidi Webb on 9392 5632.

Tree removal notice: 200 Addison Road, Marrickville

• Date: 14 June 2019
• Location: 200 Addison Road, Marrickville
• Tree species: Eucalyptus mannifera (Brittle Gum)

Why are we removing this tree?

• The tree is in poor structural condition and has advanced internal decay.
• Tree has reached its Useful Life Expectancy and is in decline.
•  Previous major branch failure.
• The tree in its current state presents an unacceptable risk to the public and property.

Replacement tree

Pyrus ussuriensis (Manchurian Pear)