Michaela Meade
Brimbank council has welcomed the recent government funding announcement for a “cooler, greener Brimbank”, with more trees set to be planted in the municipality.
The council will receive $250,000 as part of the funding under the Victorian government’s ‘More Trees for a Cooler, Greener West’ project.
Brimbank mayor Ranka Rasic said the council was thankful for the funding boost.
“The state government funding announced for tree planting in Brimbank responds to council’s call for more investment in greening our spaces, as advocated through our 19 Point Action Plan for COVID Response and Recovery,” Cr Rasic said.
“Delivering a greener, cooler Brimbank remains a key priority for Brimbank.
“Council is working hard to ensure we plant more trees to increase our canopy coverage and create greener, cooler and more sustainable spaces for our community.”
Tree planting projects by council supported by the funding include street trees in St Albans and Kings Park, enhancing the Boulevard tree planting along Sunshine Avenue, St Albans, and more shade for park visitors at Brimbank Park, Keilor and Organ Pipes National Park, Keilor North.
