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Volume 31 - Issue 08 |
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August 30, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City to address dangerous trees on “The Hump”
The City of White Rock wishes to notify residents that two ash and two maples trees on ‘The Hump’ along the south side of Marine Drive have been inspected by an arborist and will have work done to them beginning August 31, 2010 due to safety concerns.
Three of the trees will be removed due to structural defects that make them prone to failure, and one will be pruned. The owner of the land, BNSF Railway Company, is aware of the work.
“It is city policy to preserve and protect trees whenever possible,” says Rob Thompson, Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations. “However, in this case, the concern is that if the trees fall, they will likely pull retaining walls and soils from the bank down with them, creating erosion and slope instability.”
Once the trees are removed, Thompson says remedial plantings will occur to ensure slope stability.
The tree that is being pruned will be monitored approximately every six months to track the rate of decay up the southern stem.
“Our chief concern is for the safety of our residents,” says Mayor Catherine Ferguson. “Any vegetation growth that jeopardizes that safety must be addressed.”
The following trees will be removed:
Red alder growing across the street from 15211 Marine Drive Red alder growing across the street from 15165 Marine Drive Big leaf maple growing across from 15191 Marine Drive
The following tree will be pruned: • Big leaf maple growing across from 15191 Marine Drive
Contact:
Rob Thompson Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations 604-541-2184 rthompson@city.whiterock.bc.ca
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