Trees will be removed as part of new paving project
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Press release:
The City of Hamilton advises the public that paving works are scheduled to take place along King Street, from Dundonald Street to Church Street.
Ahead of this work, ten mahogany trees on the western side of King Street will be removed starting tomorrow. These trees have significantly disrupted the surrounding sidewalk and road surface due to root heaving.
In keeping with the City’s commitment to urban greenery, the removed trees will be replaced with new trees and appropriate root guard systems to prevent future infrastructure damage. The replacement trees are already in the City’s inventory at Donleigh Tree Farm and Jubilee Park.
Importantly, these removed trees will not go to waste. As part of the City’s ongoing sustainability initiative, the wood will be repurposed into bespoke street furniture such as benches and tables—many of which can already be seen throughout Hamilton. Before being crafted, the wood is air-cured in a process known as ‘flaking’ to ensure proper drying, which can take several months or more.
Once cured, the City’s in-house carpenter, Daniel Hayward, transforms the planks into beautifully handcrafted pieces. This programme, led by Parks Superintendent Steven DeSilva, has saved the City tens of thousands of dollars in lumber and labour costs over the past few years while reducing environmental impact.
We appreciate the public’s understanding and cooperation as we work to improve and maintain the safety and functionality of our City streets..
