Claret ash trees are being planted in Kurri Kurri’s main street, making sure the town’s centre will come alive with colour in autumn.
The 13 trees will replace several Eucalyptus nicholii trees deemed dangerous after a storm ripped through the area on January 28.
A crane is needed for the planting because the 3-metre trees are so advanced.
‘‘A combination of contractors and council staff will be carrying out the works, which will occur between 6.30am and 4pm,’’ council recreation services manager Nicole Benson said.
‘‘Of course council is keen to minimise disruption to both the Lang Street businesses and the community, so we will try to limit the use of the crane to the very early morning hours.’’
The council held an information session in April regarding the plans for Lang Street; opinions were sought regarding the proposed replacement species.
After considering the feedback and the availability of suitable planting stock, the council is planting the ‘‘super’’ advanced claret ash (Fraxinus raywood) in the Lang Street median strip. The trees can grow to about 20 metres.
Planting is expected to be finished by September 10.
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