The City is responsible for the pruning of all trees. Trees should be allowed to develop their natural canopy and will generally not be pruned. Where pruning is essential, it will be approved and undertaken by the City or a nominated contractor and will be carried out in accordance with Australian Standard AS 4373 – 1996.
Street trees are pruned to provide the following:
- Improve the safety, structure and health of the tree
- Provide clearance for pedestrian movement
- Prevent branches from overhanging a property boundary and park infrastructure
- Maintain safe clearances zones from powerlines
- Maintain clear line of sight for vehicles and cyclists
If you would like your tree assessed for pruning please
contact us.
The City is responsible for the removal of verge and reserve trees. Trees will only be considered for removal, under the following circumstances:
- Dead
- Diseases
- Structurally unsound
- Obstructing an approved works program, by either the city of utilities
- Tree root damage to public and/or private assets, when root barrier installation is not viable
- Damage by a declared storm event
- Idenfied as an invasive species
If you would like more information on street tree removals or would like to have a street tree assessed, please
contact us.