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.
Emergency Tree removal notice: 23 Manchester St, Dulwich Hill
- Date: 13 September 2019
- Location: 23 Manchester St, Dulwich Hill
- Tree species: Ficus rubiginosa
Why are we removing this tree?
- Removed due to mid stem failure, causing the remainder of the tree to be impractical for retention.
Replacement tree
Replacement Buckinghamia celsissima (Ivory Curl)
Tree removal notice: 2 Numa Street, Birchgrove
- Date: 13 September 2019
- Location: 2 Numa Street, Birchgrove
- Tree species: Ficus rubiginosa
Why are we removing this tree?
- This tree is being removed as it is no longer sustainable in its current location
Replacement tree
A replacement tree will not be plated at this location as the site is not suitable.
Tree removal notice: Outside 249 Denison Street Camperdown
- Date: 4 September 2019
- Location: Outside 249 Denison Street Camperdown
- Tree species: Callistemon viminallis (Bottlebrush)
Why are we removing this tree?
- The tree is in poor structural condition and is unsustainable at this location.
- Tree has grown into the power lines and once pruned for wire clearance it will no longer be a viable tree.
Replacement tree
Council will not replant at this location due to site restraints. But will plant a replacement tree at an alternative location during Councils Annual Tree Planting Program. (Which begins in May and ends in August)
Tree removal notice: Adjacent 60 Reiby St, Newtown, Rawson St Frontage
- Date: 9 September 2019
- Location: Adjacent 60 Reiby St, Newtown, Rawson St Frontage.
- Tree species: 2 Melaleuca bracteata (Black Tea Trees)
Why are we removing this tree?
- The trees are in poor structural condition and unsustainable at this location.
- The trees are to be removed as Council could not mitigate potential further damage to the property.
- Trees have been consistently lopped for power line clearance and are no longer viable trees.
Replacement tree
2 Leptospermum petersonii (Lemon Scented Tea Trees).
To be planted during Councils Annual Tree Planting Program. (Which begins in May and Ends in August).
Tree removal notice: Outside 107 Station St, Petersham
- Date: 28 August 2019
- Location: Outside 107 Station St, Petersham
- 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.
- The tree in its current state presents an unacceptable risk to the public and property.
Replacement tree
Corymbia maculata (Spotted Gum)
To be planted during 2020 Planting Program. (Which begins in May and Ends in August)
Tree removal notice: Outside 16 Clarendon Road, Stanmore
- Date: 9 August 2019
- Location: Outside 16 Clarendon Road, Stanmore
- Tree species: Eucalyptus nicholii (Small Leafed Peppermint)
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.
Replacement tree
Corymbia maculata (Spotted Gum)
To be planted during 2020 Planting Program.
(Begins in May and Ends in August)