Gandolfo Gardens trees axed despite vocal community protest

At 5am this monrning LXRP contractors John Holland and Active Tree Services moved in to Gandolfo Gardens with a dozen members of the Victoria Police. Despite some of the trees having possum nests, there were no wildlife officers present on site. Throughout the day trees were axed despite a vocal community presence. Vanessa Flynn described: … Continue reading Gandolfo Gardens trees axed despite vocal community protest

Heatwave temporarily saves Gandolfo Gardens trees from the axe

Extremely hot weather saved Gandolfo Gardens last week from the chainsaw massacre directed by LXRP. Temperatures late last week reached the low to mid 40s, conditions far too dangerous to work outside. The irony is the mature trees they want to axe help reduce the temperatures in the local area micro-climate due to the shade … Continue reading Heatwave temporarily saves Gandolfo Gardens trees from the axe

Fencing being erected a prelude to 100 year old trees to be axed

This week residents have protested John Holland contractors putting up fencing to start the axing of trees in Gandolfo Gardens around Moreland Station. Fencing is going up today with a heavy police presence required due to community protests. Temperatures set a new record in December, East Gippsland forests are on fire, but the state Government … Continue reading Fencing being erected a prelude to 100 year old trees to be axed

Moreland Leader: Stopped in its tracks…(well so far)

There was a picket at Gandolfo Gardens all day to Save the Trees. 113 trees are going to be cuhopped down because LXRP do not want to consider alternative construction technologies with a small footprint or move the station slightly south. The Moreland Leader covered the picket in this story: Stopped in its tracks: Moreland … Continue reading Moreland Leader: Stopped in its tracks…(well so far)

Destructive works to begin Monday 13 January

We have received letters from LXRP via Council saying that the station precincts will be fenced off from Monday and works, including vegetation removal, will begin soon. Pedestrian access and car parking at the stations will be affected. And the bike path will be closed between O'Hea Street and Albion St from 6 February to … Continue reading Destructive works to begin Monday 13 January

Community Festival and Camp In at Gandolfo Gardens

As devastating bushfires continue to cause unprecedented destruction across the country, the need to protect our precious green spaces and mature trees for communities and wildlife is even more important. The Andews Government's arrogant commitment to uncessarily raze the entire park (Gandolfo Gardens) in the context of a bushfire and climate emergency is unconscionable. Will … Continue reading Community Festival and Camp In at Gandolfo Gardens

Media Release: Coburg community rallies to save 113 trees

What: Community Rally at Gandolfo Gardens When: Sunday October 20th 2pm Photos: Hi Res photos available from Upfield Corridor Coalition album Members of the Brunswick and Coburg communities and some well-known local identities will rally together this Sunday to protest a Victorian Government plan to destroy more than 100 trees in a Heritage Reserve. The … Continue reading Media Release: Coburg community rallies to save 113 trees

Save the Trees Community Rally and March October 20

100+ trees will be chopped down at Moreland Station and This elevated rail won’t improve much for cycling and walking unless we fight! Time is running out to impact design of the level-crossing removals. Join us! When: 2pm, Sunday 20 October 2019 Where: Meet Gandolfo Gardens, West side of Moreland Station Download the Flyer Share … Continue reading Save the Trees Community Rally and March October 20

MorelandLeader: Minister acts on Heritage

Planning Minister, Richard Wynn, recently 'called in' Heritage Victoria's application to incorporate new heritage structures within the Victorian Heritage Register. This means that the Minister will now make this decision, not Heritage Victoria. Heritage Victoria had proposed a public consultation period between 4 September to 3 November 2019. This will no longer go ahead. It … Continue reading MorelandLeader: Minister acts on Heritage

Moreland Leader: Urban Forest Group urges Moreland Station moved south

Moreland leader again features coverage of the level Crossing removal with the story that 113 trees will be axed, with local group, the Upfield Urban Forest, calling for the new elevated Moreland Station to move further south so that more trees can be retained. A second story inside the papers covers the protest on Bell … Continue reading Moreland Leader: Urban Forest Group urges Moreland Station moved south