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: Outside 9 Armstrong Street, Ashfield

• Date: 30 June 2020
• Location: Outside 9 Armstrong Street, Ashfield
• Tree Species: Callistemon viminallis

Why are we removing this tree?

• Tree is in poor health and vigour with major dieback.

Replacement tree

Lagerstroemia indica

Tree removal notice: Outside 121 Allen Street, Leichhardt

• Date: 30 June 2020
• Location: Outside 121 Allen Street, Leichhardt
• Tree Species: Eucalyptus punctata

Why are we removing this tree?

• Tree is in poor health and vigour with extensive decay.

Replacement tree

Eucalyptus punctata

Tree removal notice: Outside 2 Alice Street, Rozelle

• Date: 30 June 2020
• Location: Outside 2 Alice Street, Rozelle
• Tree Species: Schinus areira

Why are we removing this tree?

• Tree is no longer sustainable in its location. Contributing to damage to private property.

Replacement tree

Lagerstroemia indica

Tree removal notice: Outside 13 Hudson Street, Annandale

• Date: 30 June 2020
• Location: Outside 13 Hudson Street, Annandale
• Tree Species: Morus sp.

Why are we removing this tree?

• Tree is considered to be a weed species and has poor remaining structure.

Replacement tree

Eucalyptus punctata (Whites Creek Valley Park)

Tree removal notice: Outside 38 London Street Enmore

• Date: 24 June 2020
• Location: Outside 38 London Street Enmore
• Tree Species: Tristaniopsis laurina (Water Gum)

Why are we removing this tree?

• The tree is in poor health, has low retention value and a short useful life expectancy.

Replacement tree

Tristaniopsis laurina (Water Gum)
To be planted during Councils Annual Planting Program.

Tree removal notice: Outside 21 Gilpin Street Camperdown

• Date: 24 June 2020
• Location: Outside 21 Gilpin Street Camperdown
• Tree Species: Grevillea robusta (Silky Oak)

Why are we removing this tree?

• The tree has poor structure, low retention value and is unsustainable in the planted location.

Replacement tree

Lagerstroemia indica (Crepe Myrtle)
To be planted during Councils Annual Planting Program.

Tree removal notice: Outside 92 Railway Ave Stanmore

• Date: 24 June 2020
• Location: Outside 92 Railway Ave Stanmore.
• Tree Species: Eucalyptus cladocalyx Nana (Dwarf Sugar Gum)

Why are we removing this tree?

• The tree is in decline with extensive borer damage and exhibits poor structure.

Replacement tree

Tristaniopsis Laurina (Water Gum)
To be Planted during Councils Annual Tree Planting Program

Tree removal notice: Outside 7 Lincoln Street Stanmore

• Date: 24 June 2020
• Location: Outside 7 Lincoln Street Stanmore
• Tree Species: Callistemon viminalis (Weeping Bottle Brush)

Why are we removing this tree?

• The tree exhibits canopy die back and is in decline.
• Extensive trunk decay with poor structure.

Replacement tree

Tristaniopsis Laurina (Water Gum)
To be Planted during Councils Annual Tree Planting Program

Tree removal notice: Outside 27 Probert St Camperdown

• Date: 24 June 2020
• Location: 27 Probert St Camperdown
• Tree Species: Callistemon viminalis (Weeping Bottle Brush)

Why are we removing this tree?

• The tree has extensive trunk decay, is in poor structural condition and exhibits symptoms of decline.

Replacement tree

Backhousia citriodora (Lemon Scented Myrtle)
To be planted during Councils Annual Tree Planting Program.

Tree removal notice: Outside 69 ST Marys Street Newtown

• Date: 24 June 2020
• Location: 69 ST Marys Street Newtown
• Tree Species: Callistemon viminalis (Weeping Bottle Brush)

Why are we removing this tree?

• The tree has extensive trunk decay, is in poor condition and exhibits symptoms of decline.

Replacement tree

Lagerstroemia indica (Crepe Myrtle)
To be planted during Councils Annual Tree Planting Program.

Tree removal notice: HJ Mahoney Memorial Park, 570 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville 

• Date: 18 June 2020
• Location: HJ Mahoney Memorial Park, 570 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville 
• Tree Species: x5 Cottonwood trees (Populus deltoides)

Why are we removing this tree?

• Poor structural condition, large dead branches, root crown decay, advanced canopy dieback, internal decay and poor health and vigour.  
  Although the trees have high landscape value, the trees have low retention value and a short safe useful life expectancy.

Replacement tree

37 additional native tree species shall be planted as part of the current park upgrade works to offset their removal

Tree removal notice: 52 Sutherland Street, St Peters

• Date: 10 June 2020
• Location: 52 Sutherland Street, St Peters

Why are we removing this tree?

• The tree is causing damage to the surrounding infrastructure that cannot be overcome through reasonable and practicable means.

Replacement tree

Melaleuca bracteata (Black Tea Tree)
To be planted as part of Council’s future annual tree planting program.

Tree removal notice: Blackmore Oval, Leichhardt

• Date: 10 June 2020
• Location: Blackmore Oval, Leichhardt
• Tree species: Acacia binervia (Coast Myall)

Why are we removing this tree?

• The tree has low retention value, poor form and requires removal to facilitate park infrastructure upgrade works.

Replacement tree

(x2) Eucalyptus saligna (Sydney Blue Gum)

Tree removal notice: 157 Unwins Bridge Road,Tempe

• Date: 10 June 2020
• Location: 157 Unwins Bridge Road, Tempe
• Tree species: Eucalyptus mannifera (Brittle Gum)

Why are we removing this tree?

• The tree has extensive root crown decay, is in poor condition and exhibits symptoms of decline.

Replacement tree

Lophostemon confertus (Brush Box)
To be planted during Councils Future Planting Program.

Tree removal notice: 51 Gipps Street, Birchgrove

• Date: 28 May 2020
• Location: 51 Gipps Street, Birchgrove
• Tree species: Callistemon viminalis

Why are we removing this tree?

• Poor form and structure due to split branches and vehicle damage.

Replacement tree

Leptospermum petersonii

Tree removal notice: 5 Gallimore Avenue, Balmain East

• Date: 25 May 2020
• Location: 5 Gallimore Avenue, Balmain East
• Tree species: Brachychiton acerifolius

Why are we removing this tree?

• Full tree failure at ground level. Root plate instability.

Replacement tree

Brachychiton acerifolius

Post Tree removal notice: Allman Park, Ashfield

• Date: 22 May 2020
• Location: Allman Park, Ashfield
• Tree species: Cupaniopsis anacardiodes

Why are we removing this tree?

• Remaining structure compromised and considered a hazard after significant branch failure from base of tree.

Replacement tree

Cupaniopsis anacardiodes

Tree removal notice: 99 Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield

• Date: 5 May 2020
• Location: 99 Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield
• Tree species: Acacia saligna

Why are we removing this tree?

• Poor health and vigour, extensive dieback and deadwood in excess of 50% of canopy.

Replacement tree

Angophora floribunda

Tree removal notice: 134 Victoria Street, Ashfield

• Date: 5 May 2020
• Location: 134 Victoria Street, Ashfield
• Tree species: Callistemon salignusa

Why are we removing this tree?

• Poor structure with active split at co-dominant stems.

Replacement tree

Buckinghamia celsissima

Tree removal notice: Origlass Park, Balmain East

• Date: 5 May 2020
• Location: Origlass Park, Balmain East
• Tree species: Agonis flexuosa

Why are we removing this tree?

• Poor structure with active split in trunk.

Replacement tree

Backhousia citriodora

Tree removal notice: Short Street, Birchgrove

• Date: 5 May 2020
• Location: Short Street, Birchgrove
• Tree species: Eucalyptus pilularis

Why are we removing this tree?

• Poor health and vigour, extensive dieback and deadwood.
  (This tree is being removed by Ausgrid’s Tree Contractors)

Replacement tree

Leptospermum petersonii

Tree removal notice: Whites Creek Valley Park

• Date: 5 May 2020
• Location: Whites Creek Valley Park
• Tree species: Grevillea robusta

Why are we removing this tree?

• Poor structure with active split in trunk.

Replacement tree

Acacia binervia

Tree removal notice: 8 Russell Street, Lilyfield

• Date: 5 May 2020
• Location: 8 Russell Street, Lilyfield
• Tree species: Eucalyptus mannifera

Why are we removing this tree?

• Poor health and vigour, extensive dieback and deadwood in excess of 50% of canopy.

Replacement tree

Angophora floribunda

Tree removal notice: 23 Carlton Crescent, Summer Hill

• Date: 23 April 2020
• Location: 23 Carlton Crescent, Summer Hill
• Tree species: Tecoma smithii

Why are we removing this tree?

• Unstable root plate, poor structure.

Replacement tree

Tristaniopsis laurina (Luscious)

Tree removal notice: 36 Cameron Street, Birchgrove

• Date: 5 May 2020
• Location: 36 Cameron Street, Birchgrove
• Tree species: Leptospermum petersonii 

Why are we removing this tree?

• Active split in trunk with compromised structure.

Replacement tree

Backhousia citriodora

Tree removal notice: 47 Albert Parade Ashfield

• Date: 5 May 2020
• Location: 47 Albert Parade Ashfield
• Tree species: Melaleuca quinquinervia

Why are we removing this tree?

• Active split in trunk with compromised structure.

Replacement tree

Corymbia eximia

Tree removal notice: 50 Milton Street, Ashfield

• Date: 5 May 2020
• Location: 50 Milton Street, Ashfield
• Tree species: Cinnamomum camphora

Why are we removing this tree?

• Decay in trunk at basal flare, trunk wound from previous failure at ground level. Poor health and vigour.

Replacement tree

No replacement tree will be planted due to the existing site

Tree removal notice: 94 Alt Street, Ashfield

• Date: 5 May 2020
• Location: 94 Alt Street, Ashfield
• Tree species: Waterhousia floribunda

Why are we removing this tree?

• Poor health and vigour, extensive dieback, decay in roots.

Replacement tree

Waterhousia floribunda

Tree removal notice: 47 Elliott Street, Balmain (at side of property)

• Date: 23 April 2020
• Location: 47 Elliott Street, Balmain (at side of property)
• Tree species: Celtis sinensis

Why are we removing this tree?

• Poor structure, mechanical damage to roots, weed species.

Replacement tree

Leptospermum petersonii

Tree removal notice: 43 Macauley Street, Leichhardt (Side of Property)

• Date: 23 April 2020
• Location: 43 Macauley Street, Leichhardt (Side of Property)
• Tree species: Eucalyptus nicholii

Why are we removing this tree?

• Poor health and vigour with more than 50% dieback and deadwood in canopy.

Replacement tree

Angophora floribunda

Tree removal notice: Richard Murden Reserve, Haberfield

• Date: 14 April 2020
• Location: Richard Murden Reserve, Haberfield
• Tree species: Various

Why are we removing this tree?

• 11 trees will be removed to facilitate park upgrade works in Richard Murden Reserve. 16 new trees will be planted as part of the works.

Replacement tree

Angophora costata, Angophora floribunda, Banksia serrata, Ficus rubiginosa and Syzgium paniculatum

Tree removal notice: 6 Ballast Point Road, Birchgrove

• Date: 2 April 2020
• Location: 6 Ballast Point Road, Birchgrove
• Tree species: Eucalyptus scoparia

Why are we removing this tree?

• Poor health and vigour, extensive deadwood and dieback, mechanical damage and decay in tree roots. Short remaining useful life.

Replacement tree

Eucalyptus haemastoma

Tree removal notice: 114 William Street, Leichhardt

• Date: 4 March 2020
• Location: 114 William Street, Leichhardt
• Tree species: Eucalyptus melliodora

Why are we removing this tree?

• Extensive decay within trunk, poor health and vigour.

Replacement tree

Angophora floribunda