Tree maintenance

Are you having trouble seeing at an intersection because a tree is blocking your view? Having trouble walking along the footpath because of overgrown shrubs? Or do you know of any park, reserve or cemetery that needs to have its trees or shrubs pruned back?

We maintain trees and vegetation that we have planted on the roadside reserves. While we do not deal with problems with self-sown or privately planted trees or shrubs, we can send out operational staff to assess the situation.

If you have any questions or complaints about trees on the roadside or in DCC-owned parks and reserves, please contact us.

Trees blown over or fallen onto the road or footpath

When a tree has blown onto or otherwise falls on to the road or footpath, it causes problems for pedestrians and / or motorists, and needs to be removed as soon as possible.

If the tree has come from private property, the owner of the property needs to remove it or arrange for it to be removed. Failing that, we will arrange for a contractor to remove it and recover the cost from the property owner.

If the tree is a street tree or a park or reserve tree we need to know so we can arrange for its removal.

Trees in power lines

When trees are growing close to power lines, or the power lines have become entangled in the trees, we will need to know if the tree has a tag on it.

If the tree is tagged, it may be a DCC tree or a significant tree and we will deal with it. Let us know and we will arrange pruning or untangling.

If the tree does not have a tag, contact Delta Utility Services Ltd (new window). Provide them with the location details and they will arrange for an inspection to assess what work needs to be carried out.

Last reviewed: 20 Nov 2009 3:03pm