Street trees in Marbray Drive, Glen Waverley
The trees in Marbray Drive, Glen Waverley have been nominated for renewal as part of Council’s Street Tree Strategy.
The Street Tree Strategy aims to enhance and preserve Monash’s street tree canopy to ensure it continues to be a source of neighbourhood and city pride. We hope to create engaging and inviting green spaces, encouraging walking, cycling and street activity and delivering tangible benefits to local communities.
Our focus is on preserving trees that are healthy and creating additional planting in local parks and reserves to boost greenery.
We will only be removing and replacing those trees that are dead, dying (with a useful life expectancy of less than 2 years) or dangerous (pose a risk to the community in the short term).
Street Tree Assessments
Our arborists have completed individual tree assessments based on the above criteria and in Marbray Drive we are proposing to remove 4 trees and will be planting a total of 4 trees, which includes an additional 1 tree in a vacant location..
Replacement Tree Species
Council's arborist has proposed 3 appropriate tree species to be considered for planting. In some cases, we will need to select 2 complementary species to be planted on either side of the road to accommodate constraints such as power lines, service pits and other infrastructure that exists within the street.
A proposed street tree renewal plan including all proposed tree removals, replacements and species choices has been drafted for Marbray Drive:
Marbray Drive, Glen Waverley - Proposed Tree Renewal Plan(PDF, 1MB)
If you would like to receive a hard copy of the plan, please contact council using the details below.
Survey Results
Council sought feedback on the preferred option of tree species (reply paid mail and online survey) that directly affected residents would like to see planted in their street until Monday 19 October 2020.
Proposed Species Options - Marbray Drive(PDF, 760KB)
Your street has selected Option 3 – “Callistemon viminalis, Weeping Bottlebrush”.
Three (3) votes in total were received. Three votes for option 3.
The “Callistemon viminalis, Weeping Bottlebrush” is a pretty, bird-attracting tree with a heavy crown due to the profusion of brilliant red flowers in spring and summer. It is the weight of these flowers that gives it a pendulous habit.
These trees are expected to be planted in late June to July 2021 and will be planted on both the power line and non-power line sides of the street.
Council will be responsible for the care of the new street trees for the first two years as they become established. However our residents can play a vital role in their successful establishment by keeping an eye on them and reporting to Council if they see the tree is not looking well or has been damaged.
The trees will then become part of Council’s annual tree maintenance program, where they will be checked and pruned, if necessary.
Thank you for providing your feedback to renew your streetscape and Monash’s highly valued tree canopy.
For more information, please contact Lucas Skelton, Manager Horticulture, on 9518 3555.