Tree Works Updates

Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that the following works will be undertaken alongside various Cudlee Creek Bushfire impacted roadways.

Works: Mechanical clearance of vegetation regrowth up to 2m from road edge.

Locations: The following roadways will be treated during winter 2024 over the following dates.

Works Scheduled:

• Stringybark Road, Cudlee Creek – Newdorf Road to end of road

Monday 29th to Tuesday 30th April

• Croft Road, Cudlee Creek – Between Stafford’s Road and Neudorf Road

Wednesday 31st April to Friday 3rd May

• Neudorf Road, Lobethal – Cudlee Creek Road to Klopsch Road

Monday 6th May - Tuesday 7th May

• Reservoir Road, Lobethal - Kenton Valley Road to Berry Hill Road

Wednesday 8th May

• Berry Hill Road, Kenton Valley - Ferndale Road to Communications Tower

Thursday 9th to Wednesday 15th May

Works to be Scheduled:

• Date TBA - Ferndale Road, Kenton Valley – Various locations
• Date TBA - Magpie Castle Road (East), Lobethal – School Road to end of road
• Date TBA - Naughton Road, Woodside – South eastern end of road
• Date TBA - Schocroft Road, Kenton Valley - Lihou Road to Schuberts Road
• Date TBA - Kings Road, Woodside - 480m east of Vos Road to Burnley Road
• Date TBA - Burnley Road, Woodside – Kings Road to Teakles Road
• Date TBA - Eckermann Road, Kenton Valley - Mount Torrens Road to Kenton Valley Road
• Date TBA - Reefton Road, Woodside Road - Bird In Hand Road to southern side of # 75 Reefton Road

Reason for works: Removal of dense Acacia pycnantha (Golden Wattle) and eucalypt regrowth from within the road verge areas is required to maintain sufficient road envelope clearance and to improve vehicle sightlines.

Vehicle restrictions: To enable the works to be conducted in a safe manner, closure of the listed roadways will be required. Throughout the duration of the works, a work zone traffic management plan including detours will be implemented. Access for emergency services will be maintained during the works.

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 areas to review the location of the worksites and select the appropriate access point.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Should you require assistance for any special circumstances during the works, please contact Council’s Arboriculture team via arboriculture@ahc.com.au or call 0447 401 183.

Yours sincerely,

Open Spaces Department (Arboriculture)

Adelaide Hills Council

Reservoir Road, Lobethal

Naughton Road, Woodside

Berry Hill Road, Kenton Valley

Ferndale Road, Kenton Valley

Stringybark Road, Cudlee Creek

Croft Road, Cudlee Creek

Magpie Castle Road (East), Lobethal

Neudorf Road, Lobethal

Schocroft Road, Kenton Valley

Kings Road and Burnley Road, Woodside

Eckermann Road, Kenton Valley

Reefton Road, Woodside

Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that the following works will be undertaken within Aldgate Valley Road Aldgate/Mylor

Works: Pruning of vegetation for road corridor clearance.

Location: The entire length of Aldgate Valley Road, from Strathalbyn Road Aldgate to Stock Road Mylor.

Date of works:

Works will be undertaken over a 5 week period, 3 days per week, Tuesday to Thursday. Works will commence Tuesday 23 April 2024, between the hours of 7:30am to 3:30pm and will occur in the following order on the sections of roads listed below (see attached maps):

• Strathalbyn Road to Hampstead Hill Road
• Hampstead Hill Road to Forbes Road
• Forbes Road to Nation Ridge Road
• Nation Ridge Road to Kiley Road
• Kiley Road to Mi Mi Road
• Mi Mi Road to Stock Road

Reason for tree works: Pruning/removal of vegetation which is encroaching into the road corridor and removal of brittle deadwood extending over the road corridor.

Vehicle restrictions: To enable the works to be conducted in a safe manner, the use of an Elevated Work Platform (EWP) is required. As the EWP has a substantial footprint, closure of sections of Aldgate Valley Road will be required. Throughout the duration of the works, a comprehensive work zone traffic management plan including detours will be implemented. Access for emergency services will be maintained during the works.

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 areas to review the location of the worksites and select the appropriate street access point.

Usable timber from the works will be left in manageable lengths on the verge, where safe to do so, for collection for firewood by local residents. Please note, access to the work site is strictly prohibited during the works. Residents will be able to collect wood once the works have been completed.

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

Strathalbyn Road to Hampstead Hill Road

Hampstead Hill Road to Forbes Road

Forbes Road to Nation Ridge Road

Nation Ridge Road to Kiley Road

Kiley Road to Mi Mi Road

Mi Mi Road to Stock Road

Adelaide Hills Council will be undertaking the following tree management works within Federation Park Gumeracha:

Works required: Removal of two declining trees, one Eucalyptus polyanthemos (Red Box Tree) and one Eucalyptus globulus (Tasmanian Blue Gum)

Location of works: The trees are situated to the northern and southern sides of the park's playground.

Reason for works: The trees display multiple fungal pathogens with their primary structures and declining heath characteristics. Ongoing decline in condition is anticipated with no reasonable remedial management options available. The trees have now surpassed their useful life expectancies and are not sustainable within the landscape. The removal of these two trees will enable the installation of a comprehensive underground turf irrigation system.

Date of Works: Wednesday 20th to Friday 22nd of March 2023.

Time of Works: 7:30am – 3:30pm

Access constraints: To enable these works to be undertaken in a safe manner, the playground and surrounding area will be closed to the public The playground will reopen upon completion of works on Friday 22nd.

We apologies for any inconvenience that these works may cause and thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

If you have any questions, please contact Council on 8408 0400.

Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that the following works will be undertaken within the Charleston Playground adjacent Newman Road, Charleston.

Works: Tree branch reduction pruning works of one Quercus palustris - Pin Oak and one Fraxinus angustifolia - Claret Ash.

Location: As per the map, the two trees are located to the northern side of the Charleston Playground.

Date of works: 8:00am Wednesday 13^th March to 3:00pm Thursday 14th March.

Reason for tree works: These works are required to reduce the likelihood of large branch failure occurring within various sections of each trees branching structure. These pruning works are essential to maintain the safe use of the playground and surrounding community space area.

Restrictions: To enable the tree works to be conducted in a safe manner, the playground and surrounding area will be closed to public entry.

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

If you have any questions, please contact Council on 08 8408 0400.

Adelaide Hills Council

Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that the following works will be undertaken within the Fourth Creek Bridge on Stradbroke Road, Woodforde.

Works: Removal of 1 x Eucalyptus camaldulensis - River Red Gum.

Location: As per the attached map, immediately east of the roadway of Stradbroke Road, Woodforde, located within the northern wingwall of the Fourth Creek Bridge.

Date of works: Tuesday 12^th March – Wednesday 13^th March, 7:00am – 3:30pm.

Reason for tree works: The bridge wingwall requires repair due to structural failure. The presence and growth of the tree within the wingwall has contributed to its structural failure and compromised its stability, leading to concerns about its ability to support the weight and function of the bridge effectively. This bridge is an essential piece of infrastructure, and the tree needs to be removed in order to effectively reconstruct the wingwall and mitigate the risk of potential accidents or structural collapse. Council acknowledges the unfortunate loss of amenity that will result as part of this tree removal works occurring but notes that a natural succession of River Red Gum is developing within the reserve to the east of the tree, which over time will offset this removal. These tree removal works are essential to maintain the safe use of the road carriageway into the future.

Vehicle Restrictions: To enable the tree to be removed in a safe manner, the use of various types of large machinery is required in the roadway. As this equipment has a substantial footprint, residents are advised that access to the roadway will be restricted during the period described above. The roadway will still be open to vehicle traffic, however residents are advised that delays may occur. Emergency vehicle access through the work site will be maintained. Throughout the duration of the works a comprehensive work zone traffic management plan will be implemented.

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

If you have any questions, please contact Council on 08 8408 0400.

Adelaide Hills Council – Civil Projects Team.

Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that the following works will be undertaken within the Lobethal Mill precinct, Lobethal.

Works: Removal of one mature Celtis sp. tree commonly know as a Hackberry tree.

Location: As per the attached aerial map, the tree is located to the northern side of the new Fabrik Arts and Heritage Centre.

Date of works: Thursday 7^th February 2024 8:00am – 3:00pm.

Reason for tree works: Removal of this tree is required to facilitate the new Fabrik Arts and Heritage Centre extension. The tree is unsustainable in it's current environment due to the proximity of the new dwelling.

If you have any questions, please contact Council on 08 8408 0400.

Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that the following works will be undertaken within Aldgate Terrace Bridgewater:

Works: Habitat pruning of one Eucalyptus obliqua - Messmate Stringybark - and pruning to remove deadwood from one Eucalyptus obliqua - Messmate Stringybark – will be undertaken.

Location: As per the attached aerial maps, the trees are located on the AHC verge adjacent to 1 Aldgate Terrace Bridgewater.

Date of works: Thursday 14^th December 2023 7:30am – 11:00am.

Reason for tree works: The Eucalyptus obliqua on the north eastern aspect of the driveway is dead and has brittle terminal branching structure which extends over the roadway and the property. The tree has been identified as being suitable for medium to long term retention as a habitat tree and the crown will be reduced to its primary branching structure. The Eucalyptus obliqua on the western side of the driveway has medium diameter deadwood which extends over the roadway and property. Pruning to remove accessible deadwood will be undertaken.

Vehicle restrictions: To enable works to be undertaken in a safe manner, the use of an Elevated Work Platform (EWP) is required. As the EWP has a substantial footprint, closure of Aldgate Terrace 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 Aldgate Terrace to review the location of the worksite and move vehicles out of the affected area prior to works commencing if required.

Usable timber from the works will be left in manageable lengths on the verge for collection for firewood by local residents. Please note, access to the work site is strictly prohibited during the works. Residents will be able to collect wood once the works have been completed.

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

If you have any questions, please contact Council on 08 8408 0400.

Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that the following works will be undertaken within Branch Road, Stirling:

Works: Complete tree removal of one Eucalyptus obliqua – Messmate Stringybark - and habitat pruning of one Eucalyptus obliqua – Messmate Stringybark – will be undertaken. Following the tree removal, the stump will be ground below surface level as a part of AHC’s programmed stump removal works.

Location: As per the attached aerial maps, the trees are located on the AHC verge adjacent to number 16 Branch Road Stirling.

Date of pruning and removal works: Friday 15^th December 2023 7:30am – 4:00pm.

Reason for tree works: Both trees have experienced a serious decline in health. The Eucalyptus obliqua located near the retaining wall has been identified as having significant structural defects which make it unsuitable for retention. The Eucalyptus obliqua adjacent to the driveway has been identified as being suitable for medium to long term retention as habitat tree. Pruning will be undertaken to reduce the crown to its primary branching structure.

Vehicle restrictions: To enable works to be undertaken in a safe manner, the use of an Elevated Work Platform (EWP) is required. As the EWP has a substantial footprint, closure of Branch Road from property numbers 11 and 14 to the end of the road will be required. Residents in the affected area will still be able to access their properties by foot 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 Branch Road to review the location of the worksite and move vehicles out of the affected area prior to works commencing.

Usable timber from the works will be left in manageable lengths on the verge for collection for firewood by local residents. Please note, access to the work site is strictly prohibited during the works. Residents will be able to collect wood once the works have been completed.

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

If you have any questions, please contact Council on 8408 0400.

8^th December 2023

Notification of upcoming tree management works – Stonehenge Avenue Stirling

Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that the following works will be undertaken within Stonehenge Avenue Stirling:

Works: Habitat pruning of one Eucalyptus obliqua – Messmate Stringybark – will be undertaken.

Location: As per the attached aerial map, the trees are located on the AHC verge adjacent to number 9 Stonehenge Avenue Stirling.

Date of works: Thursday 14^th December 2023 11:00am – 4:00pm.

Reason for tree works: The Eucalyptus obliqua is completely dead and displays brittle terminal branching structure which projects over low voltage powerlines and both lanes of Stonehenge Avenue. The primary branch unions and main stem are stable, and the tree has been identified as being suitable for medium to long-term retention as a habitat tree. Pruning will be undertaken to reduce the crown to its primary branching structure.

Vehicle restrictions: To enable works to be undertaken in a safe manner, the use of an Elevated Work Platform (EWP) is required. As the EWP has a substantial footprint, closure of Stonehenge Ave, between property numbers 3 and 11 will be required. Throughout the duration of the works a comprehensive work zone traffic management plan will be implemented. 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.

Access to properties and the sporting facilities south of 11 Stonehenge Avenue will be via a detour utilising Orley Avenue and Madeline Road.

Usable timber from the works will be left in manageable lengths on the verge for collection for firewood by local residents. Please note, access to the work site is strictly prohibited during the works. Residents will be able to collect wood once the works have been completed.

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

If you have any questions, please contact Council on 8408 0400.

Adelaide Hills Council wishes to advise that the following works will be undertaken on Norton Summit Rd Teringie:

Works: Pruning to remove deadwood over the roadway.

Location: Avenue of Eucalyptus cladocalyx - Sugar Gums – located between Gilburn Ct and 167 Norton Summit Road.

Date of Works: Monday 4^th December to Wednesday 6th December.

Time of Works: 9:00am – 4.00pm.

Vehicle restrictions: To enable the tree works to occur comprehensive traffic management controls will be implemented.

Throughout the duration of the works a portion of Norton Summit Road will be closed to road users.

Vehicle traffic detours will be set up utilising the following roadways.

- Old Norton Summit Road

- Teringie Drive

- Woodland Way

- Ridgeland Drive

- Valley Drive

To provide road users with advance warning of this upcoming road closure and traffic detour, electronic messaging sign boards have been installed at various locations on Lobethal 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