Mount Victoria Village Recovery Package - tree work underway

Upgrades to Mount Victoria Memorial Park are now underway and are a significant part of the Mount Victoria Village Recovery Package (MVRP). As part of the site preparations, two eucalyptus trees were lopped earlier this week, as planned. The two trees were marked for removal as part of the carpark improvements at the park, based on their location and following the review of an arborist.

The remaining trunks of these two trees, which are still visible, will be removed as work progresses on the upgrades.

Other tree work that has or will soon be undertaken within the park as part of the MVRP includes:

1. The removal of two Cherry Trees on the west side of Station Street due to their poor condition. These trees have now been replaced with two Upright Flowering Plum trees.
2. The two trees/large shrubs alongside the Great Western Highway, close to the intersection, have been removed to improve the visibility of the village signage.
3. Some smaller trees that are in decline along the Montgomery Street park frontage will also be removed.
4. The relocation of one Cherry Tree within the park where the new formal entrance is proposed.

The planting of new trees within the park is an important piece of the upgrade plans for the park. Over time, the new plantings will offset the removal of the trees above.

View the landscape plans for the park here.

There is also increased construction traffic along Station Street and Harley Avenue, as contractors undertake the works at the park. We understand this can cause inconvenience to local residents and visitors and greatly appreciate the community’s patience as the upgrade work is undertaken.