Blue gum trees removed from Eyre Park in Middleton Beach due to planned upgrades and damaging root systems
Fifty-year-old blue gums were cut down in Middleton Beach earlier this month after the city discovered their roots were damaging a carpark and posing a risk to the public.
The trees located at Eyre Park were cut down on October 11 because their root systems are causing extensive damage to the west-facing carpark’s paving.
City of Albany infrastructure, development and environment executive director Paul Camins said the trees were impacting the safety of park goers.
“The city is undertaking upgrades to the small carpark on Adelaide Crescent near Eyre Park which requires the removal of four blue gum trees which have been damaging the pavement of the current carpark, making it unsafe for users,” he said.
“These trees are approximately 50 years old, and a revegetation plan has been enacted which includes the planting of eight trees along the promenade of the park, with the opportunity for more trees to be planted into the future.”
In a Facebook statement, the City of Albany said they “view tree removal as a last resort in any situation”.
Camera IconThe trees will be replaced through a revegetation plan. Credit: City of Albany
Camera IconThe site where four blue gum trees were removed from Eyre Park in Middleton Beach. Credit: Melissa Sheil
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