Cool It Street Program - Round 3
Mildura Rural City Council is looking to create healthier greener neighbourhoods through its Cool It Street Program.
Several lucky neighbourhoods will undergo a transformation through the program, which aims to provide quality tree canopy cover.
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
Since the program was launched in 2023, more than 60 streets across the region have received new plantings.
Nominations for the 2025 program are now closed. Stay tuned to find out if your street has been selected.
What happens if my street is selected as a Cool It Street?
Council officers will contact residents to detail the next stage of the program. Residents will have the chance to select what type of trees are planted. Plantings will take place from April 2025.
What do I have to do as a resident of a nominated Cool It Street?
Residents who have been included in the program will be encouraged to participate in the engagement process. The engagement process will be tailored to your street, and will involve:
- The steps in the program
- Providing an opportunity for the resident to ask questions about the program
- Provide input to the species selected for each successful Cool It Street for the street
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 officers. 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 with Cool It Street residents.
What type of trees will be available?
This is dependent on the space and infrastructure within the street. Australian Native and non-native trees may be made available, including:
- Wilga (Geijera parviflora)
- Euky Dwarf (Eucalyptus leucoxylon)
- Chinese Pistaschio (Pistacia chinensis)
Tree selection will be discussed during the consultation period with all residents of the street.
More information
For more information about the Cool It Street Program please contact Nardia Baker on nardia.baker@mildura.vic.gov.au