The shop forecourt was resurfaced in 2001 and since that time the surface has lifted and moved due to tree root movement. This has caused trip hazards and interferes with the drainage of the area. We can deal with this problem with one of two ways.
Option 1: Retain the two existing trees, remove a significant amount of surfacing from beneath their canopies and create a path between the two trees. The surfacing outside the canopies will be raised slightly and resurfaced over the top of the existing tree roots. This would be a shorter term solution as the tree roots would eventually cause the new surfacing to move.
Option 2: Fell the existing trees and replace with two new semi-mature trees in specially constructed tree pits so that long term movement by the root system is minimised.
All options also include:
- relocating the existing two circular seats to Nun’s Way Recreation Ground and replacing them with alternatives,
- moving the recycling facility to the southern end of the Tesco building,
- creating a lay-bye on St. Kilda Avenue,
- installing modern lighting and moving the column positions,
relocating the cycle parking,
resurfacing the area with resin bonded gravel,
ensuring the drainage is in working order.
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