NF 1 report

By Neighbourhood Forum 1 convenor Warwick Erwin

Tree Management Policy and Development Control Plan Chapter Review

Council has reviewed policy and planning controls for tree management and is inviting residents’ feedback. Council has a long-term plan in place called the Urban Greening Strategy 2017-2027. Three policies are being brought in to one Tree Management Policy. Paul Tracy, WCC Manager Open Space & Environment Services, told the forum that one policy will make it easier for residents to understand and Council to implement. Included will be lifting the height of a tree that requires Council permission to cut down, increasing the tree canopy in urban areas, vandalism response and increasing the trees in parks. He will develop some options for the forum on the memorial trees in Charles Harper Park.

Climate Change Mitigation Plan (CCMP)

Council aims to reach net zero emissions by 2030 and the LGA by 2050. WCC Sustainability Project Support Office Mick Golding discussed Council’s plans and answered a number of forum members’ questions. Council’s target to have all passengerfleet electric vehicles is a big challenge. Remondis will trial an electric truck within 12 months. Go to our.wollongong.nsw.gov.au and scroll down to the projects open for feedback to see the above projects and have your say on them.

Helensburgh Cemetery

Council has completed work at the cemetery, which should have repaired recent wet-weather damage, but downstream neighbours have