Campbelltown Council says it is taking action to prevent any dead trees from falling and causing injury to anyone.
It will now remove dead trees on council parks and reserves, including dog parks.
It was the fall in gusty winds of a dead tree at the Raby dog park last Sunday week that sparked council’s response.
“We regret that this tree was not identified as unstable and removed before it fell and are grateful that no one was hurt,’’ said Kevin Lynch, the Campbelltown Council director of city delivery.
“The tree has now been removed and the fence is scheduled for repair.
“We recognise the seriousness of this incident and are taking action to ensure this does not happen again,” Mr Lynch said.
A South West Voice reader sent in this picture of the fallen tree the day after it was brought down by wind.
The reader noted that it was lucky nobody was injured when the large – and obviously dead – tree fell.
The tree fell between a footpath leading to the dog park and the adjacent car park in Hurricane Drive.
Hundreds of readers engaged with the post on our social media.
On its website, council does encourage Campbelltown residents to report any tree issues.
“A council tree is a tree located on council or public land such as parks, reserves or nature strips,’’ it says on the website.
“If you have an issue with a council tree such as pruning, removal, branch collection, infestation, damage to private property caused by a council tree, report the issue online (using one of the related information links) or contact council customer service on 4645 4000,’’ it says.
“Looking after and managing trees requires input from the whole community.’’
