Tree Works Updates

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.

Contractors working on behalf of Adelaide Hill Council will be undertaking tree management works to vegetation impacted by the Cudlee Creek Bushfire on Burns Road Woodside.

Works required: Complete removal of 9 x dead or declining Cupressus trees.

Location of works: Please see the location of works indicated in blue within the below image.

Reason for works: These tree management works are required to mitigate the risks associated with tree part failure occurring over this roadway.

Date range of Works: Wednesday 17th July to Friday 19th July 2024.

Estimated days to complete works: 3 Days

Time of Works: 8:30am – 3:30pm.

Traffic restrictions: To enable these works to be undertaken in a safe manner, the western end of Burns Road will be closed to vehicle traffic (west of Pedare Park Road North).

To limit disruption to road users works will commence from 8:30am to allow morning traffic to utiise the western end of Burns Road.

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.

Your safety is our priority, please plan your routes accordingly.

In conjunction with South Australian Power Networks (SAPN), 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 Glover Street Kersbrook.

Required Works:

• Removal of 14 Fraxinus subsp.angustifolia (commonly known as Desert Ash) and 1 Corymbia ficifolia (commonly known as Flowering Gum).
• Replanting of 30 replacement trees of a species to be advised. Due to the proximity of the overhead power lines, the species are required by state government legislation to be selected from the Fire Risk Vegetation Species List (1).

Location:

Northern verge of Glover Street (from property number 7 to the driveway entrance to Kersbrook Oval). Please refer to the aerial map for further information regarding the location of works.

Date of works:

• Tree removal and stump grinding works will occour between Friday 24^th of May to Monday 27^th May 2024.
• Replacement planting will occour during the winter months of 2024.

Time of works:

7:00am – 5:00pm.

Reason for works:

Due to the legislative requirements for clearance of vegetation around power lines in bushfire risk areas, the subject trees have been pruned to an extent that has compromised the form and sustainability of the trees. The trees are mature specimens which have exceeded their Useful Life Expectancy (ULE). These works are being implimented in accordance with Council’s long-term vision for replacement of trees with a low ULE in community areas and entrance gateways into townships.

Planting of power line friendly tree species will negate the need for regular pruning works by SAPN contractors, which will enhance the amenity value of the streetscape.

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.

For further information regarding this project please contact 0447 401 183.

Site Map: Approximate tree planting locations indicated by blue rectangles.

In preparation for the construction of the Amy Gillett bike path (Stage 4 extension). Adelaide Hill Council will be undertaking the following tree management works within the Burfords Hill Road Council Reserve (east of the Old Burfords Rail Bridge).

Works required:

1. Complete removal of large dead fire impacted Eucalyptus trees.

2. Complete removal of large fire impacted Radiata Pine trees.

3. Mass processing of felled vegetation.

4. Construction of a compacted rubble surface to enable heavy machinery to be loaded/unloaded and delivery of building materials to occur.

Location of works: Please see the location of works indicated in the below map image.

Reason for works: These tree management works are required to enable the construction of the Amy Gillett bike path (Stage 4 extension) to occur.

Date range of Works: Monday 27th to Friday - TBA.

Impacted Days: Monday to Friday.

Time of Works: 7:00am – 4:00pm.

Adelaide Hill Council will be undertaking tree management works to vegetation impacted by the Cudlee Creek Bushfire located within the council verge adjacent to Military Road Woodside.

Works required:

1. Complete removal of large dead Eucalyptus and Radiata Pine trees

2. Pruning to reduce brittle branch extension from large dead trees that are suitable for retention as smaller specimens.

Location of works: Please see the location of works indicated in blue within the below image.

Reason for works: These tree management works are required to mitigate the risks associated with tree part failure occurring over the 80kph roadway.

Date range of Works: Monday 10th to Wednesday 26th June 2024.

Estimated days to complete works: 6 Days

Impacted Days: Monday to Friday.

Time of Works: 7:00am – 5:00pm.

Traffic restrictions: To enable these works to be undertaken in a safe manner, a portion of Military Road will be closed to vehicle traffic.

Throughout the duration of these works various temporary traffic detours will be implemented utilising the following unsealed roads:

(a) Murdoch Hill Road (sealed), Donoghue Road, Scottsburn Road and Five Bob Road.

(b) Piney Ridge Road and Peggy Buxton Road.

To provide road users with advance warning of this upcoming road closure and traffic detours, electronic messaging sign boards will be installed on Monday the 13th June at various locations on Military Road.

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.

Your safety is our priority, please plan your routes accordingly.

Adelaide Hill Council will be undertaking tree management works to vegetation impacted by the Cudlee Creek Bushfire located within the council verge adjacent to Staffords Road Lenswood.

Works required:

1. Removal of dead Eucalyptus and Radiata Pine trees.

2. Pruning to reduce brittle branch extension from large dead trees that are suitable for retention as smaller specimens.

3. Removal of 1 x structurally defected living Eucalyptus viminalis (Manna Gum Tree) that poses an unacceptable level of material risk to road users.

Location of works: Please see the location of works indicated in blue within the below image.

Reason for works: These tree management works are required to mitigate the risks associated with tree part failure occurring over this winding roadway.

Date range of Works: Thursday 27th June to Thursday 4th July 2024.

Estimated days to complete works: 6 Days

Time of Works: 7:00am – 5:00pm.

Traffic restrictions: To enable these works to be undertaken in a safe manner, the south eastern portion of Staffords Road will be closed to vehicle traffic.

Throughout the duration of these works a temporary traffic detour will be implemented utilising the following sealed roads:

- Kumnick Hill Road and Miller Road.

To provide road users with advance warning of this upcoming road closure and traffic detours, electronic messaging sign boards will be installed on Monday the 27th May at various locations on road

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.

Your safety is our priority, please plan your routes accordingly.

Adelaide Hill Council will be undertaking tree management works to vegetation impacted by the Cudlee Creek Bushfire located within the council verge adjacent to Burfords Hill Road Kenton Valley.

Works required:

1. Complete removal of dead Eucalyptus and Radiata Pine trees

2. Pruning to reduce brittle branch extension from large dead trees that are suitable for retention as smaller specimens.

Location of works: Please see the location of works indicated in blue within the below image.

Reason for works: These tree management works are required to mitigate the risks associated with tree part failure occurring over the 80kph roadway.

Date range of Works: Tuesday 14th May to Friday 31th May 2024.

Estimated days to complete works: 11 Days

Impacted Days: Monday to Friday.

Time of Works: 7:00am – 5:00pm.

Traffic restrictions: To enable these works to be undertaken in a safe manner, the western portion of Burfords Hill Road will be closed to vehicle traffic.

Throughout the duration of these works temporary traffic detours will be implemented utilising the following sealed and unsealed roads:

- Jackson Hill Road, Angus Creek Road and Formby Road.

Please note, alternative sealed road detour options suitable for large heavy vehicles are available utilising the following roadways:

- Kenton Valley Road, Eckermann Road, Torrens Valley Road and Onkaparinga Valley Road.

To provide road users with advance warning of this upcoming road closure and traffic detours, electronic messaging sign boards will be installed on Monday the 13th May at various locations on Burfords Hill Road.

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.

Your safety is our priority, please plan your routes accordingly.