Project Update - 20 May 2023

The revised project scope has been accepted.

The fig tree in the centre of the roundabout has been assessed as in decline and it is unlikely that the tree will be viable in the medium to long term. Council understands that there is sentimentality to this particular fig tree, but it has struggled to live in its location.

It has been decided to remove the tree and replace it with a more suitable species. Each of these species are suitable to be placed within the centre of a roundabout as their root systems will not be constrained or impacted by surrounding kerb and asphalt.

The proposed options are:

  • Acer Rubrum 'October Glory'
  • Fraxinus Pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' or
  • Nyssa Sylvatica

Detailed design will be finalised within a month, with procurement to follow. The Chamber of Commerce has requested that Council avoid closure of the park over the summer period (December / January). Council is discussing how to programme the works to accommodate this while adhering to the milestone requirements of the funding agreement.

To view the latest design, click here

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The completion of the Orbost Forest Park playground was celebrated on 29 November 2024.

Thanks to everyone who turned out, including St Joesph’s Primary School and Orbost Community College students and teachers, Tim Bull MP, community groups, contractors, and Rotary for cooking the barbecue.

Funding was provided through the Council and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications via the Regional Recovery Partnerships program.