Tree Works Updates

A full road closure of Corkscrew Road, Montacute is required to undertake tree pruning and road surfacing works safely. The portion of Corkscrew Road closed is from Montacute Road to Gorge Road. The majority of the works will occur within the upper south-western section of Corkscrew Road.

WHEN: Monday 5th to Wednesday 7^th December 2022

8:30am – 4:00pm.

WHAT:

• Dead tree removal and pruning to remove deadwood from within trees situated within the Council road verge.
• Road surface asphalt patching works in various locations.

WHY:

• Various dead tree removals and pruning to remove deadwood is required to reduce the likelihood of tree's dropping branches over the road or on private infrastructure. This will reduce risks posed to people and property.

HOW will this impact residents and road users:

• During the works a complete road closure of Corkscrew Road from Montacute Road to Gorge Road will be implemented.
• While all attempts will be made to limit impacts to road users, this road closure is essential to enable works to be completed.
• Throughout the works access to properties within Corkscrew Road will be maintained, please be advised access delays may occur due to works being undertaken.
• Due to limited surrounding roads, no alternative road detour route can be provided.

To minimise disruption to regular road users, multi message display boards have been installed at either end of Corkscrew road to provide prior notification of the closure.

Further information

Please contact Damian Brennan AHC Senior Arborist on the details below:

m 0447 401 183

p 08 8408 0543

e dbrennan@ahc.sa.gov.au

Council will be undertaking tree removal works along the bottom of Kent Road, Aldgate as indicated by the yellow circle on the map.

Date of works: Wednesday 2 November 2022
Time of works: 7:30am - 3:30pm
Traffic management: Bottom portion of Kent Road will be closed however local residents will be able to exit Kent Road via Edgeware Road.

Council will be undertaking the following tree works in the reserve to the southern side of Main Street, Crafers (opposite the service station).

The removal of five Cupressus trees is required as undesirable structural traits have been identified within the branching of the trees that increase the likelihood of tree failure over public and private land.

New tree replacement plantings will occur at this location as part of upcoming park reserve upgrades.

Date of works: Thursday 28 - Friday 29 April 2022
Time of works: 7:00am - 3:30pm
Traffic management: to ensure vehicle traffic flow is maintained, some kerbside parking will be temporarily removed to allow for through traffic.

Upcoming essential tree works will require pedestrian and vehicle traffic management controls to be implemented along Onkaparinga Valley Road, Verdun.

Type of Works:

• Complete removal of four dead / declining pine trees.
• Pruning to remove deadwood from within various living pine trees.

Location:

• The trees are situated within the western road verge of Onkaparinga Valley Road, directly adjacent to the pedestrian crossing and southern entrance of Maximilian’s restaurant.

Reason For Works:

• The removal of these trees and maintenance pruning to remove deadwood is required to reduce the likelihood of tree part failure occurring over the road corridor / footpath.
• These tree works are necessary to manage the associated risks posed to people and property.

Start Date: Monday 11 April.

Completion Date: Wednesday 13 April.

Time of Works:

• 7:00am – 9:00am (works occurring within vacant paddock. Works will not impacting footpath / road use).
• 9:00am – 3:00pm (works impacting footpath / road use).

Traffic Impacts:

• During the works a comprehensive work zone traffic management plan will be implemented.
• Onkaparinga Valley Road will be reduced down to one trafficable lane past the work site between the house of 9:00am – 3:00pm.
• Vehicle traffic flow will be controlled with stop / go traffic commands.
• These traffic restrictions will cause minor delays to traffic flow, all attempts will be made to limit impacts to road users.
• The western footpath and pedestrian crossing directly adjacent to these trees will also be closed between the hours of 9:00am – 3:00pm.
• Throughout the duration of the works a temporary pedestrian crossing will be maintained by dedicated traffic controllers.

Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that we will be undertaking the following works within the council managed road verge to the eastern side of Onkaparinga Valley Road, Charleston.

Works:

• New tree planting of 32 x Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez' trees (commonly known as Crepe Myrtle).
• The removal of 17 x Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. angustifolia trees (commonly known as Desert Ash) has already been undertaken to facilitate the new tree planting works.

Location:

• Eastern verge of Onkaparinga Valley Road (from Rohrlack Street to the southern side of property number 10 Onkaparinga Valley Road).
• Please refer to the aerial map for further information regarding the location of works.

Date of works:

• Tree planting works between Monday 2 May to Friday 6 May 2022

Time of works:

7:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday.

Traffic management:

During these works sections of the roadway will be reduced to one trafficable lane. A comprehensive work zone traffic management plan will be implemented with speed restrictions and stop / go traffic commands implemented. While all attempts will be made to minimise inconvenience to road users, the traffic restrictions are required for the safety of workers on site. Vehicle access to properties in this location will be maintained.

We apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause and thank you for your cooperation.

Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that we will be undertaking the following works within the council managed road verge to the northern side of the Woodside to Lobethal Road.

Works:

• Removal of ten trees to enable the establishment of new tree plantings.
• Removal of three sections of fire impacted / low value verge vegetation.
• New tree planting of 105 Quercus palustris trees (commonly known as Pin Oaks).

Location:

• Northern verge of Woodside to Lobethal Road (from the eastern bridge to Greabers Road)
• Tree removals will occur in various locations along the roadway, several trees indigenous to the area will be retained and new trees planted to either sides.
• Please refer to the aerial map for further information regarding the location of works.

Date of works:

• Tree Removal Works between Monday 4 April to Friday 8 April 2022
• Tree Planting Works between Tuesday 19 April to Friday 29 April 2022

Time of works:

7:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday.

Traffic management:

During these works sections of the roadway will be reduced to one trafficable lane. A comprehensive work zone traffic management plan will be implemented with speed restrictions and stop / go traffic commands implemented. While all attempts will be made to minimise inconvenience to road users, the traffic restrictions are required for the safety of workers on site. Vehicle access to properties in this location will be maintained.

We apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause and thank you for your cooperation.

Start Date of Works: Thursday 20^th January.

Time of Works: 9:00am – 3:30pm.

Location:

The trees are situated within the road verge adjacent to 180 Mount Barker Road Aldgate, approximately 150m north of the intersection of Mount Barker Road and Arkaba Road Aldgate. Please refer to the below site map.

Type of Works:

Tree branch reduction pruning to two large dead Eucalypt trees situated within the Council road verge.

Reason For Works:

Branch reduction pruning is required to reduce the likelihood of tree part failure occurring over the road corridor. These tree works are necessary to manage the associated risks posed to people and property.

Traffic Impacts:

• During the works a comprehensive work zone traffic management plan will be implemented along Mount Barker Road.
• Mount Barker Road will be reduced down to one trafficable lane past the tree work site. Traffic flow will be controlled with stop / go traffic commands.
• These traffic restrictions will cause minor delays to traffic flow, all attempts will be made to limit impacts to road users.