Snake Valley town entrance revegetation

The vision for the revegetation of the Smythesdale-Snake Valley Road is to create an attractive, climate-ready avenue that will deliver a burst of autumn colour, attract birdlife, and provide shade and tranquility for pedestrians walking along the footpath.

The planting area on the south side of the road is approximately 300 meters long with a wide verge that will accommodate trees of significant size. Available space on the north side of the road will also be used, though there are restrictions on what can be planted because of the overhead powerlines.

Based on community feedback, the south side of the road will be planted with Quercus rubra (red oak) and the north side of the road will be planted with a selection of smaller native trees and shrubs. In addition, ornamental pear trees (Pyrus calleryana) will be planted close to the intersection of Carrigan Lane to ensure line-of-sight is maintained for motorists and provide a burst of spring flowers.

The red oak is a large, long-lived deciduous tree with dark green foliage that turns a deep-red red colour in autumn. These are fast-growing trees that provide shade in summer and have a well-structured, rounded form when mature.

On the north side of the road where height is restricted due to powerlines, species such as Callistemon citrinus 'Kings Park Special' (Crimson Bottlebrush), Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Euky Dwarf', Banksia integrifolia (Coastal Banksia), and Hakea salicifolia (Willow-leafed Hakea) will be included, subject to availability. The goal is to create a pleasant, practical and low-maintenance streetscape that will attract birdlife and bring an interesting variety of shapes and colors.

The trees will be planted during the period from May to October 2025, when conditions are most favourable.