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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020
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TREES POISONED
■ Mitchell Shire Council Officers are investigating cases of mature street trees being poisoned in Broadford, Seymour and Wallan. Damage caused by the acts of vandalism is extensive. Trees are being tested to understand their condition. In most cases it is not possible to save the trees and the costs associated with their removal will exceed $15,000 of ratepayer funds due to their size. There are additional costs associated with the subsequent tree removal in re-establishing the landscape through re-plantings. In most cases poisoned trees will be replaced as close as possible to the removal site to ensure the landscape is reinstated adequately. Mitchell Shire Council says it will have no hesitation in prosecuting offenders. There are significant fines and additional costs for reinstatement may also be recovered by Council. “It beggars belief that we have environmental vandals in our Shire who wish to destroy the very reason people want to call
Investigations underway at Broadford, Seymour and Wallan
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Mitchell home - our outdoor environment. We simply can’t afford to lose tree canopy unnecessarily in the era of a changing climate,” said Mayor Cr David Lowe. “There is absolutely no excuse for this behavior and while it is often very hard to establish a case in these circumstances, the community can be assured our staff are doing what they can to prosecute offenders. “The communities can assist in stopping this vandalism by advising Council if you notice anything suspicious. “Surely as a community we have a responsibility to take pride in our place. “Council goes to great effort to give the community a sense of pride by providing street trees. We all play a part in keeping our place keen and green. This latest case of vandalism is very sad,” said Cr Lowe.
White St works
■ Important upgrade works which will improve Kilmore’s accessibility and safety on White St will begin on Monday (Mar. 9) White St, between Rutledge St and Tootle St, will be widened to include a new shared footpath for people to walk or ride along and additional car spaces for vehicles. Drainage pits will be installed to improve drainage in the area, while the existing kerb and channel will be replaced. The works will be managed by Mitchell Shire Council .
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