Laman Street history
Historical Context of Laman Street trees
Date |
Event |
Laman Street |
Other |
| Late 1930's | Hills fig trees planted by Civic leaders - thought to be the same stock plants as Centennial Park, Sydney that had inherent structural weakness in branch systems. In the same time frame Hills Fig plantings associated with BHP steelworks amenity planting still visible along Industrial Drive west from Ingall Street Mayfield – also surrounding the Phoenix Club | √ | √ |
| 1950's | Newcastle War Memorial Cultural Centre - Regional Library built – building demolition /road-footpath re-construction- expected root damage | √ | |
| 1970's | Art Gallery built – building demolition /road-footpath re-construction - expected root damage | ||
| 1970's - 80's |
Kerb realignment on northern footway – above ground electricity supply buried under northern footpath trees by open trenching excavation through root systems |
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| To date |
Ongoing utility trenching excavation for installation /repair Ongoing surface root grinding to maintain footpath surface free of trip hazard |
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