Street Tree Planting in Eden and Liberty Estates
Landscaping with street trees not only improves aesthetics and provides shade for pedestrians on footpaths, but it also enhances urban biodiversity and urban cooling.
Land Australia (a company of the Hickinbotham Group) has engaged Adelaide Innovative Landscaping to plant street trees on the verges of Eden and Liberty estates. Most property frontages will receive a minimum of one tree where possible.
Paint marks will be placed on verges to mark indicative street tree locations. Adelaide Innovative Landscaping will be planting street trees from the end of May 2024 on the following streets:
Eden Estate
- Almond Boulevard
- Camelia Crescent
- Foxglove Grove
- Honeysuckle Drive
- Jasmine Drive
- Oleander Street
- Olive Grove
- Wildflower Place
Liberty Estate
- Freidman Grove
- Hayek Drive
- Mill Avenue
- Pankhurst Place
- Patterson Place
- Reid Road
- Wilder Lane
What does this mean for residents?
Most property frontages will receive a minimum of one tree where possible. Trees are exceptionally valuable environmental assets with positive impacts for years to come. In some instances, street tree locations may be repositioned (but not removed) prior to planting — with consideration to utilities and road clearance. Please contact Council as soon as possible if you have any concerns about the placement of a street tree.
Adelaide Innovative Landscaping will take extreme care when planting trees into verges that are landscaped.
Verge Landscaping and Maintenance Guidelines
The principal purpose of the road reserve (a verge) between the kerb (edge of the road pavement) and the adjoining property boundary is recognised as being for use by pedestrians and to accommodate service utilities such as water or electricity.
The Local Government Act 1999 (section 221) requires authorisation by a council prior to members of the public making alterations to this public land. If you are unsure if you require authorisation, please contact Council to discuss.
Our Verge Landscaping and Maintenance Guidelines ensures that implementation and management of verges within township boundaries have appropriate regard for pedestrians, vehicles and maintenance.
It provides guidance and advice on:
- what to consider when planting on the verge
- street tree management
- suitable plants to consider
- suitable surface treatments.