Council recently sought feedback to identify a preferred species of trees for new plantings in Grey Street. Consultation has closed and the results have been tallied.

Eighty responses were received and the most preferred tree selection was Hymenosporum flavum (Native Frangipani) and the new planting plan reflects community feedback.

Council recently sought feedback to identify a preferred species of trees for new plantings in Grey Street. Consultation has closed and the results have been tallied.

Eighty responses were received and the most preferred tree selection was Hymenosporum flavum (Native Frangipani) and the new planting plan reflects community feedback.

In summary, the preference results were as follows:

• Hymenosporum flavum (Native Frangipani) 41.5%
• Corymbia ficifolia ‘Wild Sunset’ (Dwarf Red Flowering Gum) 33.9%
• Fraxinus Cimmaron TM (Cimmaron Ash) 20.7%
• Gleditsia ‘Elegantissima’ (Honey Locust Cultivar) 3.7%

Note: the total doesn’t add up to 100% because some respondents selected only their first preference of tree.

How many new trees will be planted?

Eighty-one new trees will be planted:

• sixty Native Frangipani trees will be planted in the pavement on both sides of Grey Street
• five trees will be removed and replaced and one tree will be removed and will not be replaced. The planting plan illustrates all trees.
• twenty-one Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa (Claret Ash) trees will be planted in the centre of the road to compliment the existing ash plantings in the roadway.

Next Steps

Council will order the required quantities of trees and arrange for planting to commence in winter. Those who live and/or work along Grey Street will receive a letter box drop prior to the commencement of planting.

When will planting start?

Tree planting is expected to start in winter 2010.

Thank you

Thankyou to the residents, traders and visitors who participated in the consultation process, especially those who met with our staff at the two on-site consultation dates.

For Further Information

Contact Rob Angel, Landscape Architect, Parks and Open Spaces team, City of Port Phillip. Ph 9209 6152

People who live and work in Grey Street and surrounding streets were particularly encouraged to cast their vote and participate in the online discussion.

Selecting the right trees for the right places will enable us to achieve green, well shaded streets now and well into the future.

Proposed species are adapted to tolerate tough urban conditions including a wide range of soils, moderate drought, heat, full sun or shade, plus air pollution and coastal wind.

This planting program will help revitalise the streetscape and is due to commence in winter 2010 and will be completed by the end of September 2010.

Council staff were available at on-site consultation sessions at the corner of Grey Street and Barkly Street on the following dates:

• Wednesday 17 February , 10am - 12pm
• Wednesday 24 February, 6pm - 8pm

Information packs and voting forms have been posted to all those who live and work on Grey Street.

The survey was available online but is now closed.

For more information contact Arborist Mark Fusco or Landscape Architect Robert Angel at council via ASSIST on 9209 6777, or email ospace@portphillip.vic.gov.au.