Update about tree planting on the Avenue of Honour

The matter has been sorted out with BCC and the BCC contractor, in consultation with residents and the Toowong RSL. Last Wednesday the trees that were mistakenly planted on the Avenue of Honour were removed and on Friday were re-planted in the 'Dog Off-leash Area' of ANZAC Park - so some well-needed shade is on the way. A great outcome. The planting came out of the blue and we found out it was part of the offset plan for the Go Between Bridge, however, not appropriate to plant the trees on the Avenue. There were other trees planted within the park and will remain, although we would like to see a concept plan for this heritage listed park before any other work is done. The BCC horticulturalists mentioned that many of the trees in the park are very old and will expire in about fifty years, so a planting plan is required. We will now continue researching the history of the Avenue and hope to work towards its restoration with BCC, the RSL, and the community.

The popular 'Dog Park', ANZAC Park, Toowong

See our ANZAC Park, Toowong, listed on the BCC Avenue of Honour Research Report HERE

The Brisbane Courier, Tuesday 10 July 1917, page 6 HERE

Tree-planting in Anzac Park.

  
Since the Toowong Town Council took over the Anzac Park a considerable amount of work has been done in the direction of bordering it with ornamental trees. These have been planted in large numbers, and when grown will considerably enhance the natural beauties of the natural wooded area lying at the foot of One Tree Hill. The latest move by some of the enthusiasts of the district who give their time and labour in most unstinting manner is to form an avenue of trees leading from Wool-street up to the cut track on Mt. Cootha.  Mr. Walter Harding, who is the leader in this scheme of arboriculture, issued invitations to a number of persons to attend the initiation of Honour Avenue on Saturday afternoon, the idea being that any person wishing to plant a tree in the avenue in remembrance of a relative or friend at the war may do so. Mr. Harding being prepared to supply the tree free of charge. On Saturday some 30 trees were thus put in, each bearing a label with the name of the person to whom it is dedicated, and the name of the species of tree. For a space of two hours the interesting work of commencing what may become a noble avenue of trees of various species was carried out. Afternoon tea was dispensed by Mrs. Harding, and an enjoyable time was spent.