Planned Council tree works
Notice on Routine Tree Works
Council is receiving a high volume of calls regarding delayed routine tree works.
Due to the ongoing weather events over the past eight weeks, there is significant tree damage with failed branches and fallen trees across greater Sydney.
Council is currently prioritising the removal of storm damaged trees that pose a significant risk to people or property.
All routine tree works are on hold until the storm damage is cleared.
Council’s main priority is the safety of our community, so we appreciate your patience during this time.
For private property damage including fallen trees, call NSW SES on 132 500.
For life threating emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).
Planned Council 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.
| Trees on Notification for Removal |
Date: 10 April 2025
Location: Birchgrove Oval, Rear 67 Louisa Road Birchgrove
Tree species: Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis)
Reason for removal: Poor health, condition and structure.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our ongoing planting programs. |
Date: 10 April 2025
Location: Ferdinand Street Reserve, opposite 22 Rose Street Birchgrove
Tree species: English Elm (Ulmus procera)
Reason for removal: The tree is in poor condition and structure
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our ongoing planting programs. |
Date: 05 May 2025
Location: Explorer's Park, 11-23 Liverpool Road Ashfield
Tree species: Eucalyptus punctata (Grey Gum)
Reason for removal: The
tree has suffered a primary branch failure, making it vulnerable to altered
wind dynamics and an increased risk of further branch failure. The tree poses
an unacceptable risk to both people and property in the foreseeable future.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our 2024/2025 planting program. |
Date: 05
May 2025
Location: George
Street, Balmain - side of 16 Henry Street, closest to driveway
Tree species: Tallowwood
(Eucalyptus microcorys)
Reason for removal: The
tree is impacting the surrounding infrastructure where the root interaction
cannot be mitigated without adversely impacting the tree's stability.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our 2024/2025 planting program. |
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Date: 05 May 2025
Location: Date: 2A and 4 Riverdale Avenue, Marrickville
Tree species: 3 x
Ficus rubiginosa (Port Jackson Figs)
Reason for removal: An
independent engineer’s report has recommended the removal of the 3 figs as they
are impacting the heritage sandstone wall
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our 2024/2025 planting program.
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Date: 05 May 2025
Location: Date: 27
Barton Avenue, Haberfield
Tree species: Broadleaved
Paperbark (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
Reason for removal: The
tree is no longer fit for purpose and shows evidence of structural root damage.
Tree is affecting the function of surrounding infrastructure that cannot be
managed through practical means.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our 2024/2025 planting program. |
Date: 05 May 2025
Location: Date: 71
Frazer Street, Marrickville
Tree species: Broadleaved Paperbark (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
Reason for removal: The
tree is causing damage to the surrounding infrastructure that cannot be
overcome without impacting the tree's stability.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our 2024/2025 planting program. |
Date: 05 May 2025
Location: Date: 69 Frazer Street, Marrickville
Tree species: Broadleaved Paperbark (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
Reason for removal: The
tree is impacting the surrounding infrastructure where the root interaction
cannot be mitigated without adversely impacting the tree's stability.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our 2024/2025 planting program. |
Date: 05 May 2025
Location: Date: 10
Annesley Street, Leichhardt
Tree species: Chinese
Tallowwood (Sapium sebiferum)
Reason for removal: The tree is impacting the surrounding infrastructure where the root interaction cannot be mitigated without adversely impacting the tree's stability.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our 2024/2025 planting program. |
Date: 06 May 2025
Location: Date: 1
Wallace Street, Ashfield
Tree species: Forest
Red Gum (Eucalyptus tereticornis)
Reason for removal: The
tree is in poor structural condition and presents an unacceptable level of
risk. An independent arborist's report, based on internal diagnostic testing,
has identified progressive trunk decay.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our 2024/2025 planting program. |
Date: 06 May 2025
Location: 90
Elliot Street, Balmain
Tree species: Flooded
Gum (Eucalyptus grandis)
Reason for removal: The
tree is in poor structural condition and presents an unacceptable level of
risk. An independent arborist's report, based on internal diagnostic testing,
has identified progressive trunk decay.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our 2024/2025 planting program. |
Date: 06 May 2025
Location: Margaret
Street, Dulwich Hill (side of 38 Canonbury Grove)
Tree species: Hill's
Weeping Fig (Ficus microcarpa 'hillii')
Reason for removal: The
tree is in poor structural condition and suffered from a primary branch
failure. The tree is impacting private property where the root interaction
cannot be mitigated without adversely impacting the tree's stability.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our 2024/2025 planting program. |
Date: 06 May 2025
Location: 85
Elswick Street, Leichhardt
Tree species: Brush
Box (Lophostemon confertus)
Reason for removal: The
tree is impacting the surrounding structures where the root interaction cannot
be mitigated without adversely impacting the tree's stability.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our 2024/2025 planting program. |
Date: 06 May 2025
Location: 36
Frazer Street, Dulwich Hill
Tree species: Chinese
Tallowwood (Sapium sebiferum)
Reason for removal: The
tree is no longer fit for purpose, and it is causing damage to the surrounding
infrastructure, which cannot be mitigated without adversely impacting the
tree's stability.
Replacement planting: Council will plant a replacement tree as part of our 2024/2025 planting program. |
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