Notification of upcoming tree removal works at Fabrik Arts and Heritage Centre - rescheduled commencement date

Notification of upcoming tree management works – 1A Lobethal Road Lobethal

Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that the following works will be undertaken in cooperation with South Australian Power Networks within 1A Lobethal Rd Lobethal.

Works: Complete removal of four Fraxinus angustifolia ssp. angustifolia, commonly known as Desert Ash.

Location: As per the attached aerial map, the trees are located on the AHC verge on the southern side of the Fabrik Arts and Heritage Centre.

Date of works: The original start date of Friday 28/02/2025 09:30am – 15:30pm has now been rescheduled for Thursday 6/03/2025, 09:30am - 15:30pm.

Reason for tree works: The trees have experienced a gradual decline in health and possess structural qualities which make them unsuitable for long term retention. South Australian Power Networks will undertake removal and stump grinding of the trees as part of the redevelopment of the car parking space at this location. Replacement planting of trees of a species to be determined will occur as part of this redevelopment.

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 one lane of Lobethal Rd will be required. Throughout the duration of the works, a comprehensive work zone traffic management plan will be implemented and access for emergency services will be maintained.

What the works mean for you: Residents and business owners 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.

Updates about the works will be made available via our Community Engagement Hub Webpage engage.ahc.sa.gov.au

Yours sincerely,

Civil Projects Department (Environment and Infrastructure)

Adelaide Hills Council