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: 17 November 2023
Location: Elkington Park, Balmain
Tree species: Phoenix canariensis (Phoenix Palm)
Reason for removal: The palm is dead.
Replacement planting: Council will replant Livistona australis palms, which are resistant to Fusarium as part of the 2024 tree planting program. |
Date: 17 November 2023
Location: Elswick Street, Leichhardt (side of 102 Marion Street)
Tree species: Eucalyptus nicholii (Narrow-leaved Black Peppermint)
Reason for removal: The tree is in poor health and display symptoms of decline. Upcoming residential stormwater drainage works will adversely impact this tree species.
Replacement planting: Council will replant a new tree in an appropriate location as part of the 2024 tree planting program. |
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Date: 17 November 2023
Location: 45 Bradford Street, Balmain
Tree species: Acer negundo (Box Elder)
Reason for removal: The tree is not sustainable in its location and is impacting private property which cannot be overcome without impacting the tree's structural root zone.
Replacement planting: Council will replant a new Corymbia ficifolia in an appropriate location as part of the 2024 tree planting program.
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Date: 18 November 2023
Location: 13 Marion Street, Leichhardt (Leichhardt Town Hall)
Tree species: Eucalyptus sp
Reason for removal: The tree is in poor overall condition.
Replacement planting: Council will replant a new tree as part of the 2024 tree planting program. |
Date: 18 November 2023
Location: 79 Balmain Road, Leichhardt
Tree species: Syzigium sp
Reason for removal: Tree is not suitable for this location, close to intersection obstructing drivers vision.
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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