Murrindindi Shire Council routinely inspects and assesses the health and structure of individual trees within our aquatic facilities and determines their suitability for the area.
We regret to inform the community that one of our trees at the Yea Swimming Pool, a Desert Ash, has deteriorated significantly and needs to be removed as soon as possible.
Trees are valuable assets for the environment and the community, as they provide many benefits such as beauty, shade, habitat, and carbon storage. However, trees also pose potential hazards if they are unhealthy, unstable, or damaged. That is why an arborist inspects and evaluates our trees every year and recommends the best course of action for their management.
The arborist has found that the Desert Ash has lost most of its vitality and has a lot of deadwood and weak growth. The tree is located in a high-use area where many people enjoy its shade during the pool season. Therefore, we have decided to remove the tree before the pool season starts, to ensure the safety of our patrons. We understand that this may cause some disappointment, but we hope you appreciate our concern for your well-being and the environment.
To learn more about our FREE swimming pools, including the upcoming season start date, visit the pools page on our website here.
