Notification of Tree Removals / Road Closure - Hillside Avenue Aldgate
Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that the following works will be undertaken within Hillside Road, Aldgate:
Works: Complete tree removal of one Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. angustifolia - Desert Ash - and one Liquidambar styraciflua – Sweetgum – will be undertaken. Following the tree removals, the stumps will be ground below surface level as a part of AHC’s programmed stump removal works.
Location: As per the below aerial map, the trees are located on the Council verge adjacent to number 13 Hillside Road Aldgate.
Date works: Friday 1st December 2023 7:30am – 3:30pm.
Reason for tree removal: Structural defects have been identified within the primary branching structure of the Fraxinus angustifolia. Multiple branch failures have occurred to the northern side of the trees crown. Limited pruning options remain available to effectively reduce the loading forces placed upon the tree’s branching structure. The Liquidambar styraciflua has experienced multiple branch failures in the upper crown on its southwestern aspect, compromising the health, form and structure of the tree. Limited pruning options remain available to effectively manage the long-term viability of the tree.
Vehicle restrictions: To enable the trees to be removed in a safe manner, the use of an Elevated Work Platform (EWP) is required. As the EWP has a substantial footprint, closure of Hillside Road, between property numbers 11 and 15 Hillside Road will be required. Residents in the affected area will still be able to access their properties during the works but are advised that delays may occur. Throughout the duration of the works a comprehensive work zone traffic management plan will be implemented. To avoid disruption, we ask for impacted residents within Hillside Road and Wattle Street 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.
Yours sincerely,
Open Space Department (Arboriculture)
