How will flora within the site be protected? How many trees will be removed?
The State, in collaboration with the Children’s Health Partnership and relevant experts, has developed a plan, which clearly identifies vegetation to be retained, and the program for the protection, relocation and replacement of any vegetation impacted on by construction activities. The plan focuses on avoiding impact wherever possible, then aims to minimise and off-set any impact on Royal Park. Consultation with Melbourne City Council will also take place. There will be no impact on the ‘fairy circle’ of trees on the northern side of the new site. The construction zone will not extend beyond the pedestrian/bike track to the north of the site.
