North East Link Project Tree Canopy Replacement Plan

The North East Link Program (NELP) is providing funding for us to plant trees in our parks and reserves. 

Where we're planting next

In 2026, we’re planning on planting over 300 NELP-funded trees across Boroondara. Further tree planting is being planned for 2027 and 2028 with locations to be confirmed.

Planting locations in 2026

Ashburton

• 10 Clifford Close
• Markham Reserve
• Markham Reserve East
• Pitt Street Reserve
• Watson Park
• Winton Road Reserve.

Balwyn

• Minifie Reserve
• Mont Albert Park.

Balwyn North

• Freeway Golf Course – 7th and 4th hole
• Wandeen Street Playground.

Camberwell

• Cooper Reserve
• Hartwell Station Reserve.

Glen Iris

• Sinclair Avenue Reserve.

Hawthorn

• Grace Park.

Kew

• Kellett Reserve.

Kew East

• Harrison Reserve North.

How we choose trees for each location

Most parks where trees are to be planted undergo rigorous soil improvement.  Species to be planted complement the existing character of each park and provide much needed shade and habitat for local birds, mammals and insects. We carefully select species to ensure they will survive and thrive in future climatic conditions.

Tree planting updates

We share information with the community about these tree planting activities before they start at each location by:

• putting up signs near the planting area
• sending a letter to residents who live near planting locations to let them know about the upcoming planting activities.

NELP-funded tree plantings

In 2021, we planted 70 trees at Hyde Park in Kew East. In 2023, we planted 120 trees at Freeway Golf Course in Balwyn North. In 2025, we planted 134 trees at Columba Street Reserve in Balwyn North. That same year, we also planted 80 trees across these locations:

• Grovedale Park (Surrey Hills)
• Naroo Street Reserve (Balwyn North)
• Ropley Avenue Reserve (Balwyn North
• John August Reserve (Balwyn)
• Cooper Reserve (Camberwell).

Contact us

For more information, call (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].

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