More than 100 trees and plants could be removed from Wyndham Park as part of the site’s redevelopment.
Both Wyndham council and the state government are funding the $11.4 million project, which is proposed to include a cycling path and trail at Comben Drive, Werribee.
Engineering company AECOM has prepared a report into the bicycle trail’s construction on behalf of the council, which stated that about 106 trees and plants will need be removed as part of the park’s redevelopment.
The report stated that although trees at the park will be retained where possible, “selective removal” will occur along the northern boundary of the site which abuts the Werribee railway line and is close to proposed playspaces to be installed near Werribee Street.
The report also stated that four semi-mature river red gums were among the vegetation to be removed, which were planted for their “amenity”.
Overall, the redevelopment of Wyndham Park is proposed to include new playground equipment, picnic and barbecue areas, pathways, boardwalks, signage, lighting, viewing decks and seating, public toilets and revegetation of the banks of the Werribee River.
The proposed bicycle path, if built, will have a total length of about 510 metres and will adjoin three of the park’s entrances.
The estimated cost of building the bike trail is $200,000.
