The 15 new street trees, Nyssa sylvatica (Black Tupelo), are climate adapted species and their selection was guided by the Urban Forest Strategy and the Kensington Urban Forest Precinct Plan 2014–2024.

These trees have been chosen as they are considered well-adapted and resilient to changing climatic conditions, creating shade, providing visual appeal and increasing amenity with their autumn display, as well as contributing to the diversity of the urban forest.

There will be a net loss of eight on-street car parking spots.

Some car parking loss is required to accommodate the proposed increase to the street tree population and understory plantings in Scarborough Place.

Preliminary traffic analysis and parking studies have indicated that this net loss should not impact the local residents and businesses who reside on the street and wish to continue to park.

Scarborough Place would continue to provide two lanes of traffic, though these lanes would be narrower. Our Traffic Study suggests these changes would naturally reduce the number and slow the speed of ‘through-way’ vehicles, creating a safer and more pleasant experience for people who are walking, cycling, or gardening.

The Urban Forest Strategy sets out clear principles and targets that aim to create a resilient, healthy and diverse urban forest which contributes to the health and well being of the community and the creation of a liveable city.

The vision from the Urban Forest Strategy for Kensington’s Urban Forest is that it will be a tranquil oasis composed of a diversity of street and park plantings blending seamlessly with community and private garden spaces.

The neighbourhood will be cooled by trees and sustainable landscapes that also create spaces to gather, socialise, play and grow food. A beautiful canopy of colour, scent and variation provides interest, shade and entertainment for all.

Construction is estimated to take place in June 2021. We will keep you informed about these works closer to the date.

Once a final design is approved, and roadworks begin, there will be some managed noise and access disruption, which we will communicate to residents and businesses in advance.

We will work with you and our contractors to manage any detours, road closures, construction noise and dust in order to minimise disturbance during the construction period wherever possible.