Bollards Chains reduce fig tree trip hazard

Eric Frei · 29th July 2011, 08:25 PM

Hastings Street fig tree bollards going in - Local News - News - General - Wauchope Gazette

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27 Jul, 2011
WORK commenced yesterday morning on the installation of bollards around the second stand of fig trees in Hastings Street.

Port Macquarie Hastings Council is carrying out the works which follows its resolution to the December 15 council meeting.

The work includes installation of 200 millimetre round CCA treated bollards with galvanised chain around all of the fig trees in Hastings Street between Young and Bain Streets as well as installation of the Root Barrier product in the footpath along both sides of Hastings Street between Young and Bain Streets.

This option will reduce pedestrian access around the root zone of the trees, thereby reducing the potential for personal injuries resulting from trips/falls due to exposed tree roots.

Council said this option will also retain some centre parking opportunities but does not include road surface restoration works or linemarking. As with Option 1 the large vehicle access needs associated with the Fuel Depot require further consideration.

The total estimated cost of implementing this option is $146,586 which includes $114,186 for the root barrier work and just $32,400 for the bollard treatment.

Council's Manager of Recreation and Buildings, Liam Bulley said that this work is the next step in managing the protection of the tress and the risk to pedestrians.

"This work will address the trip risk that the roots present while still preserving the trees. We are using delicate non-invasive methods of removing the soil and constructing the bollards before replacing the soil around the roots. Because of the nature of the work it will take around two weeks to complete," said Mr Bulley.

Council completed a letter box drop to residents last week and liaised with the Progress Association as part of the commitment to keeping the community informed of the works.

"Council will continue to work with the 'Figs 2010' group to encourage them to pursue grant funding opportunities which would be utilised to complete full landscaping works on the second block," concluded Mr Bulley.

Jeff Darby · 29th July 2011, 09:30 PM

This at face value seems like a good idea, however has council considered the height of the chains? most bollards I have seen are around thigh height and in the dark would pose a very real trip hazard.

I do not know if there are lights placed at intervals through out these figs? which would help. Mulching around the the base of the figs in a practical manner will also dis courage the public from wandering under these figs, not to mention the benefit to their health and vigour.

Sammow · 30th July 2011, 02:02 PM

Could they have made a raised walkway instead? They(councils) spend fortunes on these sorts of things just boggles the mind

Brent Ferris · 4th August 2011, 12:22 PM

Wouldn't a chain link fence be cheaper to install?

Sammow · 4th August 2011, 11:12 PM

or run a D9 dozer through it to sort it out??

Apocalypsse · 6th August 2011, 01:57 PM

Electric fence @ the dripline. This will keep the hazardous people out.

Jeff Darby · 6th August 2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Apocalypsse

Electric fence @ the dripline. This will keep the hazardous people out.

How funny...I remember one of my Rottweilers dragging his hangers across an electric fence me and my dad was working on it was hilarious...everytime he got zapped he would buck, it must have got him around 5 times...funny...funny stuff oh the memories....lol.

Steve Tipton · 7th August 2011, 09:19 AM

I bet the Rotty didn't see the funny side of it!

Apocalypsse · 8th August 2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Quintrex

I bet the Rotty didn't see the funny side of it!

The rotty went back 5 times, I think it saw a "different" side :P

Jeff Darby · 8th August 2011, 08:54 AM

lol's no he ran along the wire trying to get away...poor bugger, funny as but I felt for the big dope ! his name was Rocky..he was called gupo for the day after that!

29th July 2011, 09:30 PM	#2
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,059	Re: Bollards Chains reduce fig tree trip hazard This at face value seems like a good idea, however has council considered the height of the chains? most bollards I have seen are around thigh height and in the dark would pose a very real trip hazard. I do not know if there are lights placed at intervals through out these figs? which would help. Mulching around the the base of the figs in a practical manner will also dis courage the public from wandering under these figs, not to mention the benefit to their health and vigour. __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011 Last edited by Jeff Darby; 29th July 2011 at 09:37 PM.

30th July 2011, 02:02 PM	#3
Sammow Sappling Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5	Re: Bollards Chains reduce fig tree trip hazard Could they have made a raised walkway instead? They(councils) spend fortunes on these sorts of things just boggles the mind

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Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,557	Re: Bollards Chains reduce fig tree trip hazard Wouldn't a chain link fence be cheaper to install? __________________ My business: Tree Pruning and Removals -- Strump Removals -- Advice -- Consulting -- Arborist Reports Consulting Forester If you want an honest opinion, call Brent Ferris...because, Trees want to Live Too ! We do great jobs, even in small yards. Free Estimates Oakville to Oshawa - North to Bradford (Will travel further if cost of travelling covered) Email -- treeshaveneeds@3web.com Cell 416-460-5704

4th August 2011, 11:12 PM	#5
Sammow Sappling Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5	Re: Bollards Chains reduce fig tree trip hazard or run a D9 dozer through it to sort it out??

6th August 2011, 01:57 PM	#6
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Re: Bollards Chains reduce fig tree trip hazard Electric fence @ the dripline. This will keep the hazardous people out.

7th August 2011, 09:19 AM	#8
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 821	Re: Bollards Chains reduce fig tree trip hazard I bet the Rotty didn't see the funny side of it! __________________ Heightmaster

8th August 2011, 08:54 AM	#10
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,059	Re: Bollards Chains reduce fig tree trip hazard lol's no he ran along the wire trying to get away...poor bugger, funny as but I felt for the big dope ! his name was Rocky..he was called gupo for the day after that! __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

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