road · 2 meetings
Anson Street
Mentions
- Location where tree removal affected a neighbouring Elm tree's roots.
- Intersection where school-time traffic safety actions were resolved.
- Affects street trees and local amenity, including when removed trees will be replaced and how nearby trees are being monitored.
- Residents using this intersection can expect safety-related works and possible short-term disruption during construction.
- Families, school users and nearby residents may see more enforcement and reminders about peak-time restrictions.
- Residents near the centre of Orange may see planting works and changes to streetscape amenity.
Decisions
Acknowledged tree health and removal timing report
Council acknowledged the information in the Tree Health and Timing for Tree Removal report. Questions were answered about replacement timing and impacts on nearby trees.
Affects street trees and local amenity, including when removed trees will be replaced and how nearby trees are being monitored.
Road safety funding for Racecourse Road and Barrett Street
Council noted that $276,000 has been awarded under the Road Safety Program for works at the Racecourse Road and Barrett Street intersection to improve pedestrian safety.
Residents using this intersection can expect safety-related works and possible short-term disruption during construction.
Traffic and safety actions at Matthews Avenue and Anson Street
Council asked NSW Police to patrol the intersection during school finishing times, directed the Road Safety Officer to observe conditions, and increased communications about school-day restrictions from 8.00am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 4.00pm.
Families, school users and nearby residents may see more enforcement and reminders about peak-time restrictions.
Topics
Byng Street carpark entrance tree replacement
A tree removed from the Byng Street entrance to the underground carpark is expected to be replaced during the winter planting program.
Residents near the centre of Orange may see planting works and changes to streetscape amenity.
Anson Street tree removal and nearby Elm tree health
Council was advised that roots of the removed tree and the neighbouring Elm tree were intertwined, causing root damage to the Elm; staff are monitoring its health.
There may be ongoing tree health monitoring and possible follow-up action affecting local streetscape and shade canopy.
Meetings