Cool It Street Program - Round 3

Mildura Rural City Council is looking to create healthier and greener neighbourhoods through its Cool It Street Program.

Six streets in Mildura and Red Cliffs have been selected to undergo a transformation under the 2025 program, which aims to provide quality tree canopy cover by planting semi-mature trees in areas of need.

The benefits of Cool it Street Program are to:

Cool the environment
Improve streetscape amenities and walkability
Enhance urban biodiversity and provide linkages between pockets of biodiverse areas
Showcase how we can better adapt to climate change
Increase awareness, knowledge, and stewardship about the importance of urban greening within the community

Next Steps

Council has begun contacting residents of successful streets directly to detail the next stage of the program. Plantings are expected to take place from May 2025 in line with Council’s 2025 tree planting season.

Will Council remove healthy trees through the Cool It initiative?

Council will only seek to remove underperforming/sick/dead tree species through the program. Any healthy, established trees will be retained. All trees removed will be replaced.

Will residents be required to plant the trees?

The trees will be planted by Council staff. Residents will be asked to water and maintain the area around the tree. Details regarding ongoing maintenance will be discussed as part of the consultation process.