This depends on the services under the street, eg, power, phones and sewer drains etc, which have to be checked out before a street tree can be planted to ensure there is sufficient room for the tree to grow without the roots interfering with these services. It is Council policy that the planting of trees in streets by private members of the public is not permitted. Planting is arranged by the Council, in consultation with residents, as a planting scheme for the whole street. Replacement planting can be arranged if the street is currently planted. Planting is usually undertaken during the winter months, May to September each year to give the trees a better chance for survival.
All planting is carried out at no cost to residents.