Published on Monday, 19 May 2025 at 10:32:45 AM
Work is underway by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) to remove trees heavily infested with Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) from the islands at Hyde Park.
Losing trees is the last thing anyone wants to see, but this precaution is being taken to stop the borer spreading to healthy trees in Hyde Park.
The City of Vincent is acting quickly on a three-year restoration program to see the islands flourish again. Around 4,000 plants, including mature trees, will be planted this winter alone to help our canopy recover as soon as possible.
Works
Work started on on Monday 19 May 2025 and is expected to take around six weeks.
We are working closely with DPIRD to keep disruption to park visitors as minimal as possible while ensuring the works are carried out safely and efficiently. The work will happen in phases between 7am and 3pm on weekdays, with no work scheduled for weekends.
There will be a large crane on site and noise is anticipated. Access to some areas around the lakes will need to be restricted at times and we ask that visitors please remain clear of these areas and follow detour signage.
Some trees in the park area near the islands will need to be lightly pruned to allow equipment to fit through.
A licensed animal handler will be present to ensure the safety of wildlife.
PSHB affected trees will be mulched on site and carefully transported in enclosed vehicles to a specialist facility.
Map of crane locations during works
The crane will be at site 1 from Monday 19 May 2025.
Restoring the islands
Our focus now is on rehabilitating the islands as fast as possible to protect the long-term beauty and health of Hyde Park. Read more about our restoration program.
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