Tree root system issues
Tree root system issues

Tree root system issues

Tree root system issues

Report issues with tree roots from City verge and park trees.
Last updated on: 18 July 2023
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Urgent requests

  • If the tree roots are damaging a public service, please report it by contacting the City 1300 4 CANNING (1300 422 664). You can call this number 24-hours a day for urgent/high priority assistance.
  • This will allow an Officer to respond with the highest priority.

Investigations

  • The City's position is to protect and retain trees wherever possible.
  • Issues relating to tree roots issues damage and encroachment onto private property will be investigated.

Tree reference numbers

  • All City maintained trees are identified by a tree asset number.
  • To support more efficient processes, the City encourages residents to use our mapping tool to identify the tree related to the request. Please include this tree reference number in the notes of the request.

Raise a request

  • To report a tree root issue, please click on the button below.
  • An Officer will investigate within three (3) working days.