Decision details

THAT THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO COUNCIL

THAT COUNCIL

1.       Notes the Public Realm Greening Program – Revised Tree Planting Overview as contained in Attachment A to Item 7.3 on the Agenda for the meeting of the Infrastructure and Public Works Committee held on 19 May 2026.

2.       Proceeds with the planting program proposed for FY27 and to include an investigation of investment in Walter Street, North Adelaide.

3.       Requests the administration to further revise the content of the plan during Q1 of FY27 in relation to the ability to meet future canopy cover targets, informed by the number of plantable opportunities in streets and Park Lands.

Undertakings - Public Realm Greening Program – Revised Tree Planting Overview

In response to a query from the Lord Mayor, the CEO gave an undertaking to revise references at paragraph 17 of the report to tree planting in the Park Lands.

In response to queries from Council Members, the CEO gave an undertaking to provide Council Members with an update regarding trees planted to date and to provide regular updates of proposed tree plantings once plans have been finalised.