It could be well into next year before a final decision is made about whether or not to chop down the Laman Street figs.
Newcastle Council is now considering carrying out a $30,000 “pull test” on the iconic trees.
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It could be well into next year before a final decision is made about whether or not to chop down the Laman Street figs.
Newcastle Council is now considering carrying out a $30,000 “pull test” on the iconic trees.
NCC are doing anything but dithering with the trees. The trees are a far different case to the famous ROCK. i suggest NBN watch the youtube video re our anzac connections & please try to understand further the deep connection with these trees & our beloved cathedral This avenue is close to the hearts of many & worthy of delay to gather facts about their structural integrity.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM6e6OSPvFk
I for one am happy that more time will be taken by council to look at this issue – assessing the safety of the trees scientifically is what they should have done from the beginning. The Rock fell – no trees or branches have fallen in Laman Street
Now that council are going to be putting fences in rather than mosquito-breeding barriers it will be even uglier. Council officers are so clever, aren’t they? Thanks for inteviewing Mr Laman’s family – the connection we all feel with this street is similar.