Halcyon Avenue, Larbert Avenue and Chilton Parade road enhancements

Council recently informed the community about plans to upgrade road surfaces and drainage systems, as well as to install new concrete elements and reconstruct kerbs.

The community has provided feedback on the concept plan and the final concept plan is now available for reference.

Proposed improvements

Road surface and crossfall/camber optimisation.
Drainage system upgrades (pits and pipes).
New concrete installations (dish drains, kerb ramps, footpaths).
Construction/reconstruction of barrier kerbs and kerb and gutter.
Reconstruction of standard laybacks (flat part of kerb) and vehicle crossings.
New road signage and markings installation.

Tree management plan

While preserving high-value street trees is a priority, some removals are necessary for construction purposes and due to the poor condition/health of some trees.

Our design prioritises preserving high-value street trees identified by Council's Consultant Arborist. However, the following trees may require removal or pruning due to their poor condition or project requirements.

Halcyon Avenue

Outside No. 3: removal of Weeping Bottlebrush (poor specimen under wires with significant lean).
Outside No. 9: removal of Lilly Pilly (poor specimen under wires with significant lean).
Outside No. 23: retention of Crab-apple tree near driveway, subject to detailed design and arborist advice (broad low canopy multi-trunked tree under wires, blocking sight lines and footpath access).

Larbert Avenue

No tree removals are proposed.

Chilton Parade

Outside No 12A: removal of Grevillea spp. (minor specimen in poor condition); and pruning of 2 x Tupelo trees for road works clearance.
Outside No 12: removal of 3 x Ornamental Pears, subject to detailed design and arborist advice (due to likely extent of impacts on trees).
Outside No 13: removal of Jacaranda (minor lopped specimen under wires); and removal of agapanthus groundcover planting along proposed kerb line.
Outside No 2: Halcyon Ave (Chilton Pde frontage): removal of Weeping Bottlebrush (minor specimen under wires); and pruning of Japanese Maple and Camellia sasanqua for road works clearance.

As part of our commitment to maintaining and improving our urban canopy, a replacement tree planting program using suitable species will be implemented when the project is completed.