Tree Works Updates

Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that the following tree removal works will be undertaken adjacent to 8 Waverley Ridge Road Stirling:

Works: Complete removal of one Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. angustifolia, commonly known as Desert Ash.

Location: As per the attached aerial map, the tree is located on the AHC verge at 8 Waverley Ridge Road Stirling.

Date of works: Thursday 12^th December 2024, 9:30am– 2:30pm.

Reason for works: The tree has been heavily pruned for adjacent powerline clearance over an extended period, resulting in an unbalanced crown. This has increased the wind loading forces experienced by the tree’s primary stem, compromising its structural stability.

Vehicle restrictions: To enable the tree to be removed in a safe manner, the use of a specialised type of machinery is required. As this plant has a substantial footprint, closure of Waverley Ridge Road between properties 2 and 14 will be required. Throughout the duration of the works, a comprehensive work zone traffic management plan with detours will be implemented. Access for emergency services will be maintained.

What the works mean for you: Residents of properties in the affected area will still be able to access their properties but are advised that delays may occur. To avoid disruption, we ask for impacted residents within the affected area to review the location of the worksite and select the appropriate street access point.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Should you require any special assistance during the works, please call the customer contact centre on 08 8408 0400.

Yours sincerely,

Environment and Infrastructure Department (Arboriculture)

Adelaide Hills Council

Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that the following tree management works will be undertaken within Druid Avenue, Stirling:

Works: Maintenance pruning of 28 street trees (Quercus robur - English Oak) to both the southern and northern sides of the roadway. Complete removal of two English Oak Street trees will also occur.

Date of works: These works will be conducted between Tuesday to Thursday over a two-week consecutive period. Works will commence Tuesday 22^nd October 2024 – 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Reason for works: These maintenance pruning works are required to remove brittle deadwood branches that span over car parking and pedestrian path areas. Various trees require minor branch reduction pruning works to manage the structural integrity of these aging mature trees.

In addition to these pruning actions, two trees have been identified for complete removal due to various undesirable structural features having been identified. The subject trees (indicated within the attached aerial map) display significantly modified appearances due to an extensive history of previous branch failure events. The trees have now exceeded their useful life expectancies within this urban environment. These two trees will be replaced with replacement plantings during the winter period of 2025.

Vehicle restrictions: To enable works to be conducted in a safe manner, the use of various machinery is required. This equipment will be positioned on the road surface requiring closure of one trafficable lane. Throughout the duration of the works, a comprehensive work zone traffic management plan will be implemented, with stop / go vehicle traffic commands utilised. Vehicle and pedestrian access to adjacent properties will be maintained. To minimise disruption to road users, works have been scheduled to commence outside of peak commuting hours.

Parking restrictions: Works will be conducted in an efficient manner minimising impacts to kerb side parking spaces. Temporary kerbside vehicle parking controls will be implemented the day prior to works commencing. These parking restrictions are essential to enable machinery access to the site.

Emergency vehicle access will be maintained throughout the duration of the works. Please do not hesitate to contact Council on 8408 0400 if you have any questions relating to the works.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Yours sincerely,

Adelaide Hills Council - Arboriculture

Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that the following tree works will be undertaken within Arundel Road, Aldgate:

Works: Complete removal of one (1) Cupressus macrocarpa - Monterey Cypress Tree

Date of works: Monday 16^th and Tuesday 17^th September 2024 - 8:30am to 4:00pm.

Reason for tree removal works: The subject tree has experienced a recent large branch failure to the trees southern side. Various undesirable structural features have been identified within the trees remaining branching structure. These features render the tree unsuitable for retention.

Road Closure and vehicle restrictions: To enable works to be conducted in a safe manner, the use of various machinery is required. This equipment will be positioned on the road surface requiring closure of Arundel Road. Throughout the duration of the works, a work zone traffic management plan will be implemented.

Vehicle and pedestrian access below property number 15 will be restricted during the indicated hours of work. To minimise disruption to residents, works have been scheduled to commence from 8:30am, enabling morning vehicle traffic to exit.

We ask for impacted residents within Arundel Road to review the location of the road closure area and move vehicles out of the affected area prior to works commencing (prior to 8:30am).

Emergency vehicle access will be maintained throughout the duration of the works, please contact 0447 401 183 if you have any essential access requirements during the indicated hours above.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Yours sincerely,

Open Spaces Department (Arboriculture)

Adelaide Hills Council

Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that the following tree works will be undertaken within The Crescent, Crafers:

• Adjacent property number 6:

Complete tree removal of four (4) dead Eucalyptus obliqua – Messmate Stringybark trees.

• Opposite property number 42:

Complete removal of one (1) mature Fraxinus angustifolia – Narrow Leaved Ash tree.

• Adjacent property number 35:

Pruning to reduce branch extension of one (1) Corymbia ficifolila – Red Flowering Gum tree.

• Various locations:

Pruning of vegetation situated with road verge encroaching within road traffic envelope.

Date of pruning and removal works: Thursday 19^th September 2024 - 8:30am to 4:00pm.

Reason for tree removal works: Various undesirable structural features have been identified within the dead Eucalyptus obliqua trees located adjacent property number 6. The taper of the trees rendering them unsuitable for retention as smaller specimens. Complete removal of these trees is required to reduce risk posed to people and property.

Historical branch failures have occurred within the Fraxinus angustifolia tree situated opposite property number 42. These previous failure events have resulted in the tree displaying a disfigured appearance and poor branching distribution. The subject tree orientates over the road surface. Complete removal of the tree is required to manage the elevated failure potential present and improve road access.

Road Closure and vehicle restrictions: To enable works to be conducted in a safe manner, the use of various machinery is required. This equipment will be positioned on the road surface requiring closure of The Crescent. Throughout the duration of the works, a comprehensive work zone traffic management plan will be implemented. Vehicle and pedestrian access below property number 6 will be restricted during the indicated hours of work. To minimise disruption to residents, works have been scheduled to commence from 8:30am enabling morning vehicle traffic to exit.

We ask for impacted residents within The Cresent to review the location of the road closure area and move vehicles out of the affected area prior to works commencing (prior to 8:30am). Emergency vehicle access will be maintained throughout the duration of the works, please contact 0447 401 183 if you have any essential access requirements during the indicated hours above.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Yours sincerely,

Open Spaces Department (Arboriculture) - Adelaide Hills Council

Adelaide Hills Council in collaboration with the Department of Transport and Infrastructure wishes to advise that the following urgent tree works will be undertaken at nighttime on Onkaparinga Valley Road, Woodside.

Works: Complete removal of 11 x dead, declining or structurally failed Eucalyptus globulus trees (Tasmanian Blue Gums).

Location of Works: The subject trees are situated within the western Council Road verge of Onkaparinga Valley Road (opposite Hutchens Road, Woodside).

Date of works: Thursday 5th September 2024.

Time of Works: 7:00pm – 6:00am (Night works)

Reason for works: Urgent tree works are required to remove two large trees that have recently failed from ground level. The failed trees have impacted and are suspended within neighbouring vegetation (parallel to the road envelope). In addition to managing these failed trees, nine additional dead or declining Tasmanian Blue Gum trees will be removed. These additional trees display advanced levels of decay within their branching structures and significant levels of brittle deadwood projects over the roadway. Complete removal of these trees are required to maintain an acceptable level of material risk for road users. The trees are not suitable for retention smaller specimens for the purpose of habitat creation.

Vehicle restrictions / Road detour: To enable works to be conducted in a safe manner, the use of various machinery is required. This equipment will be positioned on the road surface requiring temporary modifications to traffic movements Onkaparinga Valley Road. To avoid disruption to daily road users, the tree removals will be undertaken at nighttime with the use of artificial lighting, hydraulic and electric driven chainsaws to minimise noise generated by the works. Due to the size of material that urgently requires removal, petrol chainsaw use will be required for brief periods.

Throughout the duration of the works a comprehensive work zone traffic management plan will be implemented. Onkaparinga Valley Road users will be detoured around the worksite via:

• Riverview Road, Woodside
• Nairne Road, Woodside

We ask you to review the detour locations and plan your trip accordingly. We apologise for any temporary inconvenience that these works may cause and thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact Council’s on 8408 0400.

Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that the following tree works will be undertaken at nighttime on Piccadilly Road, Piccadilly.

Works: Complete removal of eight large dead Eucalyptus obliqua trees (Messmate Stringybarks).

Location of Works: The subject trees are situated within the western Council Road verge of Piccadilly Road (opposite property number 218 Piccadilly Road, south of Gores Road).

Date of works: Thursday 29^th August 2024.

Time of Works: 8:00pm – 5:00am (Night works)

Reason for works: The subject trees display advanced levels of decay within their branching structures and significant levels of brittle deadwood projects over the roadway. Complete removal of these trees is required to maintain an acceptable level of material risk for road users. Due to the form and taper of the trees, branch reduction pruning is not a viable management option. The trees are not suitable for retention smaller specimens for the purpose of habitat creation.

Vehicle restrictions / Road detour: To enable works to be conducted in a safe manner, the use of various machinery is required. This equipment will be positioned on the road surface requiring temporary modifications to traffic movements Piccadilly Road. To avoid disruption to daily road users, the tree removals will be undertaken at nighttime with the use of artificial lighting, hydraulic and electric driven chainsaws to minimise noise generated by the works.

Throughout the duration of the works a comprehensive work zone traffic management plan will be implemented. Piccadilly Road users will be detoured around the worksite via the following roads:

• Greenhill Road
• Rangeview Road
• Old Carey Gully Road
• Spring Gully Road

Access to residential properties will be maintained with a secondary detour option available for passenger vehicles via; Gores and Sprigg Roads. We ask you to review the detour locations and plan your trip accordingly.

We apologise for any temporary inconvenience that these works may cause and thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact Council’s on 8408 0400.

Yours sincerely, Damian Brennan – Adelaide Hills Council Senior Arborist

Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that the following works will be undertaken within Nicols Road, Carey Gully.

Works: Complete removal of nine declining or partially failed Eucalyptus globulus trees (Tasmanian Blue Gum). Removal of deadwood within single. Complete removal of one large Eucalyptus viminalis (Manna Gum tree).

Location of Works: The subject trees are situated within the western and eastern Council Road verges adjacent 78 Nicols Road.

Date of works: Monday 5^th to Wednesday 7^th August 2024.

Time of Works: 8:00am – 4:00pm.

Reason for works: The subject trees display multiple undesirable features within their primary branching structures. These structural concerns have rendered the trees unsuitable for retention. No remedial management options are available. These tree removals are required to mitigate risks associated with ongoing large diameter branch failures occurring.

Vehicle restrictions / Road detour: To enable works to be conducted in a safe manner, the use of various machinery is required. This equipment will be positioned on the road surface requiring temporary modifications to traffic movements on Nicols Road. During the indicated time of works, closure of Nicols Road directly adjacent number 78 will be implimented.

Throughout the duration of the works a comprehensive work zone traffic management plan will be implemented. Road users will be detoured around the worksite via alternate roads, please see the detour path pictured to the back of this letter.

Access to residential properties will be maintained from the northern and southern directions. We ask residents to review the indicated road closure location an select your approach accordingly.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact Council’s Open Spaces Department on 8408 0400

Yours sincerely,

Open Spaces Department - Adelaide Hills Council

Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that the following works will be undertaken within Sprigg Road, Piccadilly.

Works: Complete removal of one large multi stemmed Populus deltoides (Cottonwood tree). The subject tree is situated within the southern road verge of Sprigg Road approximately 100m west of Piccadilly Road intersection.

Date of works: Monday 26^th and Wednesday 28^th August 2024.

Time of Works: 8:00am – 4:00pm.

Reason for works: The subject tree displays multiple undesirable features within its primary branching structure. These structural concerns render the tree unsuitable for retention. No remedial management options are available.

Vehicle restrictions / Road detour: To enable works to be conducted in a safe manner, the use of various machinery is required. This equipment will be positioned on the road surface requiring temporary modifications to traffic movements on Sprigg Road. During the indicated time of works, closure of Sprigg Road will be implemented between number 2 and number 8 Sprigg Road.

Throughout the duration of the works a comprehensive work zone traffic management plan will be implemented. Road users will be detoured around the worksite via alternate roads, please see the detour path pictured to the back of this letter.

Pedestrian access within properties adjacent to the worksite will be maintained, please note delays may occur. Impacted residents within these properties who require to leave this area via vehicle, are requested to move their vehicles out of the area prior to works commencing.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact Council’s Open Spaces Department between the hours of 9:00am to 3pm Monday to Friday.

Yours sincerely,

Open Spaces Department

Adelaide Hills Council

Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that the following works will be undertaken within Lesley Crescent, Crafers.

Works: Complete removal of one large Eucalyptus viminalis (Manna Gum tree).

Location of Works: The subject tree is situated within the Council Road verge adjacent 14 Lesley Crescent. The trees primary branching structure projects over the properties front garden, driveway and Lesley Crescent roadway / parking bays.

Date of works: Thursday 22^nd to Friday 23^rd August 2024.

Time of Works: 8:00am – 4:00pm.

Reason for works: The subject tree displays multiple undesirable features within its primary branching structure. These structural concerns render the tree unsuitable for retention. No remedial management options are available. The trees primary and secondary branching structure display extensive levels of poorly occluded wounds and evidence of branch failures throughout the trees crown. Significant branch reduction pruning works were considered as a management option to both reduce loading forces placed upon the defected parts and to remediate the remaining exposed portions of crown. Due to tree species low tolerance to pruning actions, the required crown reduction works would likely initiate a spiral of decline. Such a rapid decline event would ultimately result in tree death. The tree has exceeded its useful remaining life expectancy, in which the cost of management exceeds the short-term benefits gained by retaining as a smaller specimen. The subject tree is not suitable for retention as a habitat structure in the frequently occupied location.

Vehicle restrictions / Road detour: To enable works to be conducted in a safe manner, the use of various machinery is required. This equipment will be positioned on the road surface requiring temporary modifications to traffic movements on Lesley Crecent. During the indicated time of works, closure of Lesley Crescent will be implemented adjacent number 14.

Throughout the duration of the works a comprehensive work zone traffic management plan will be implemented. Road users will be detoured around the worksite via alternate roads, please see the detour path pictured to the back of this letter.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact Council’s Open Spaces Department on 8408 0400

Yours sincerely,

Open Spaces Department - Adelaide Hills Council

Adelaide Hill Council will be undertaking various tree removal works within Johnston Memorial Park, Oval and Playground area Balhannah.

Works required: Complete removal of four declining or structurally compromised Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. angustifolia (Desert Ash).

Location of works: The subject trees are situated within the playground area to the southern and eastern sides of the oval.

Please see the location of trees indicated in blue within the below image.

Reason for works: These tree removals are required to mitigate the risks associated with tree part failure occurring over these recreational congregation areas. Two of the trees display advanced levels of decline and poor crown vitality. These trees hold short remaining life expectancies. Two further trees surrounding the oval perimeter contain undesirable features within their primary branching structure. The presence of these structural features render the trees unsuitable for long term retention.

Date range of Works: Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th August 2024.

Estimated days to complete works: 2 Days.

Time of Works: 7:30am – 3:30pm.

Oval restrictions: To enable these works to be undertaken in a safe manner, the northern side of the playground will be isolated during works.

Additional Works: In the months following the completion of the tree removals, the stumps will be ground and locations replanted in winter 2025.

We apologies for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact Council on 8408 0400.