Parramatta light rail – CPBD JV

Large Infrastructure Project – Tree Management during Construction

Parramatta Light Rail extends from Westmead Railway Station, through the North Parramatta, Parramatta CBD, Camellia, Rydalmere, Dundas, Telopea to Carlingford sectors. Over 15,000 trees within or adjacent to the approved works were identified, many of which were retained and required management to protect them sustainably.

The Enabling Works contract operations involved the re-routing of utilities and services, re-alignment of boundaries, excavation, fill and Civil Works – the construction of new retaining walls, paving, road re-surfacing and extensive stormwater works near existing trees.

During the Enabling Works construction operations, Arboreport was engaged to supervise, direct and provide advice with regard to tree protection. The Arboreport team provided site supervision and advice to protect trees throughout all sectors from 2019 to late 2022.

Inspections were conducted to assess trees at the end of the project and reports provided to outline remedial works which were required to be undertaken.

Scope:

  • Impact Assessment Reports
  • Site specific Tree Protection Plans
  • Inspection of Tree Protection barriers and supervision of Tree Protection methodology
  • Supervision of Pruning and Non Destructive Digging
  • Tree Risk Assessment reporting