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The City’s Landscape Management and Landscape Services Sections are responsible for the planning and design for upgrades to public open space areas including parks, reserves, foreshores, access ways, streetscapes and building surrounds undertaken through the City’s annual capital works program.
Landscape Management and Landscape Services are also responsible for the assessment and approval of landscaping associated with proposed subdivision, residential, industrial and commercial developments.
Trees located on the street verge are only to be pruned or removed by the City or its contractors.
Pruning is periodically scheduled by the City to ensure that trees located under overhead power lines are maintained to meet guidelines in accordance with road safety and Western Power requirements.
Residents can contact the City to request an inspection or maintenance should they have concerns regarding the health, location or safety of a tree.
Please note: The City is not responsible for the maintenance of trees in new estates. For queries contact the relevant developer.
Property owners can request a tree to be planted on the verge next to their property by completing our online street tree request form, however as tree stocks are limited, supply cannot be guaranteed.
The City does not support the removal of healthy, stable and viable trees and will not consider the removal of trees for reasons such as to reduce leaf litter or to improve or create views., Request are to be addressed to the City by phone or email and City officers will inspect and consider removal in accordance with Councils policy for tree removal.
City of Mandurah completes powerline pruning and maintenance on an annual schedule. Contact the City at 9550 3777 for more information on the schedule.
Issues relating to trees on private properties is a matter between adjoining property owners and do not generally involve local Councils. The City of Mandurah will become involved if the tree is a danger to the person or property and the ratepayers concerned have taken all reasonable steps to come to an amicable agreement.
The City has developed an information sheet detailing the recommended procedure for property owners to follow with concerns and issues regarding neighbouring trees, branches or dangerous trees.
A verge is the area of land that lies between the road edge and the property boundary. This land is for service utilities, public pathways and future road works.
It is the property owner’s responsibility to maintain the verge adjacent to their property. This will provide a safe environment for pedestrians and other users of the road reserve. Verges are expected to have no more than 50% of the surface area as a hardstand.
For further information on maintaining or developing your verge, please refer to our street verge development information sheet.
The City maintains verges in public areas, verges adjacent to reserves and high visibility areas. It is intended that weeds are removed and lawn is mowed twice a year to reduce the risks involved with visibility for motorists and pedestrian and fire hazards.
Any resident with a chemical sensitivity can register their residence (verge only) as "No Spray" and commit to managing their own weed management on and in front of their properties to help Council reduce its reliance on glyphosate.
