Funding supports local councils in Greater Sydney to undertake tree planting and greening projects in their local government area, with a focus on cooling and greening streets, parks, and active transport routes.
December 2022
What was approved
Approved for Bayside Council
Bayside Council has one of the lowest tree canopy covers in Sydney at around 13% of the LGA. Council is committed to increasing the area of tree canopy through an annual program of street tree planting. In addition to street trees, Council is also looking to 'green' the LGA by trialling an innovative native planting technique known as 'Woody Meadows'. Woody Meadows can be used in smaller areas where street trees are not appropriate, create visual amenity due to the dense planting and abundant flowering created by managed coppicing and provide habitat for native species.
$310,863 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Bayside CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for Blacktown Council
Blacktown Council has identified a need for further tree planting along streets and within reserves. We recognise that the only way to combat urban heat is through the strategic planting of large canopy shade trees that will cover hard pavement areas such as roads and footpaths. The Open Space Tree planting project aims to respond to the communities' needs by planting large canopy trees along roadways in areas identified as having a high heat vulnerability. The Project will be undertaken in consultation with the community to ensure the trees are accepted and cared for into the future.
$300,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Blacktown City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for Blacktown Council
Blacktown Council has identified a need for further tree planting along the Great west walk. The Ropes Creek Crossing project will link two sections of the Great West Walk allowing for a continuous pathway. The funding will provide for over 200 trees to be planted along the new walking path and provide shade for users. We recognise that the only way to combat urban heat is through the strategic planting of large canopy shade trees that will cover hard pavement areas such as roads and footpaths.
$200,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Blacktown City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for Blacktown Council
Blacktown Council has identified a need for further tree planting within the 66 urban grassed islands throughout the western area of our LGA. These grassed islands presents a great opportunity to increase canopy cover over grey infrastructure within some of the hottest areas of our city. We recognise that the only way to combat urban heat is through the strategic planting of large canopy shade trees that will cover hard pavement areas such as roads and footpaths.
$300,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Blacktown City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for Blacktown Council
Blacktown Council has identified a need for further tree planting within our North-west growth centre to offset the loss of trees through development and create canopy cover over newly developed grey infrastructure. We recognise that the only way to combat urban heat is through the strategic planting of large canopy shade trees that will cover hard pavement areas such as roads, housing and footpaths. The Greening our growth-centres planting project aims to plant over 780 large canopy trees along roadways and reserves throughout the north west growth centre increasing canopy cover by around 21,800 Sqm over the next 5-10 years.
$300,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Blacktown City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for Blacktown Council
Blacktown Council has identified a need for tree planting within our drainage reserves to increase canopy cover, create green corridors and increase the quality of our waterways. The Drainage channel restoration planting project aims to plant over one thousand large canopy trees along drainage channels and retention basins increasing canopy cover by around 28,000 Sqm over the next 5-10 years.
$600,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Blacktown City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for Burwood Council
This project will plant 131 trees and 3,393 sqm of green cover in existing Parks across the Burwood LGA to reinforce the existing tree canopy and enhance the Parks amenities. The project considers current tree planting and future canopy coverage required to reduce urban heat islands in Sydney's Inner West which currently has a low canopy cover.
$114,582 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Burwood CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for Camden Council
This project will deliver tangible increase of vegetative cover / tree canopy throughout the LGA focusing on infill planting responding to residential requests and targeting parcels of open space network in heat vulnerable suburbs that have low levels of existing canopy and are experiencing the impacts of urban heat. Council will install at least 2,000 advanced trees across the Camden LGA, focusing on residential, commercial centres and high use open space areas. The project will also include planting of micro-forest carbon sinks at key locations as a way of providing dense canopy and cooling benefits with an additional 3,000 trees.
$950,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Camden CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for Campbelltown City Council
Cover Up Campbelltown will see 1,350 trees planted across the suburbs of Blair Athol, Blairmount, Bow Bowing and Woodbine within Campbelltown. Campbelltown aims to increase canopy and green coverage by planting along shared pathways in streets that connect to key community services in the lowest canopy cover suburbs. This project adds a significant amount of canopy and green cover to some of the hottest suburbs within the Campbelltown LGA. By planting more trees in these suburbs, we can improve the canopy cover of our city, create cooler suburbs and make our city more attractive to residents and visitors.
$730,800 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Campbelltown City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for City of Canada Bay
Council has committed to increasing its canopy cover from 18 to 25% by 2040 as part of our Urban Tree Canopy Strategy. To achieve this goal, large numbers of trees need to be continually planted and maintained over this time. Council is focusing on plantable spaces in public parks and open space with the philosophy of ‘Right tree, Right place’. We have targeted areas with a mix of lower canopy cover, urban heat island impacts and a connection to the green grid which supports our Biodiversity Strategy and Local Strategic Planning Statements.
$670,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
City of Canada Bay CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for City of Parramatta
City of Parramatta’s local centres outside of Parramatta CBD have lost significant tree canopy over time because of development pressures. Through strategically placed tree planting, this project aims to improve the civic amenity of four local centres in the Parramatta LGA: Epping Town Centre East, Connecting Granville, Sherwood Street Shops, and Stamford Avenue Shops. These trees will improve the appearance and vibrancy of these local centres by providing shade, places to dwell, reducing urban heat, and creating a continuous habitat between green spaces throughout Parramatta LGA.
$1,145,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
City of Parramatta CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for City of Ryde
The project will plant approximately 1,200 street trees in accordance with the City of Ryde (CoR) Street Tree Master Plan that has recently been updated as part of the development of a CoR Urban Forest Strategy (2022). The locations targeted for the street tree plantings to occur will be in accordance with the priorities identified in the Street Tree Master Plan. They will be in areas of the city assessed as having good plantable opportunities, socio economic disadvantage as well as receiving the biggest benefit from additional tree canopy.
$175,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Ryde City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for Cumberland City Council
Cumberland City Council aims to increase canopy cover and mitigate urban heat effects. We envision ‘A clean and green environment for current and future generations’. To help reduce these impacts Cumberland City Council will plant 1,000 trees in our streets, and parks to increase canopy cover and help walkability through our suburbs. Alongside this Cumberland Council will create a native woody meadow to complement the tree planting. This strategic planting will increase canopy cover, create green corridors which will encourage and support greater accessibility and movement of people and wildlife across our city
$468,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Cumberland CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for Fairfield City Council
Visitors, residents and families using Fairfield City’s highly used open space will have better shade as the trees will be planted in areas such as playgrounds and shared pathways. This project will address the issues of high heat vulnerability and heat island effect in Fairfield City’s suburbs with minimal tree canopy.
$80,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Fairfield City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for Georges River Council
Georges River Council is committed to increasing the canopy cover in our Local Government Area (LGA) from the current rate of 38% (including mangroves) to 40% by 2038 (excluding mangroves). This project will focus on tree planting and increasing the canopy cover within Gannons Park. The new mature trees and complementary green covers is expected to improve shade and visual amenity for park users, support biodiversity and reducing urban heat island.
$145,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Georges River CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for Mosman Council
Tree planting along the western end of Military Road was recommended from Mosman Council’s Street Tree Priorities Strategy, a report funded through the Greener Neighbourhood program. The strategy indicates this location has elevated levels of urban heat and would benefit from well-planned, best practice tree planting. The project aims to install continuous tree pits with permeable surfaces and beneficial companion planting, for approximately 380m at high-priority sites.
$108,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Mosman Municipal CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for Northern Beaches Council
The project aims to plant 2000 trees and 5000 coastal plants at the entry points of two popular walking and biking corridors (Griffin Road - Curl Curl and Bicentennial Walkway - Mona Vale). These trees shall replace dense areas of uncontrolled weeds such as lantana, asparagus fern, green cestrum, bitou bush, morning glory and turkey rhubarb. Both areas enjoy support from Bushcare volunteers and other community groups, such as the Scouts and corporate volunteers. The community will be invited to participate in the replanting project, with eager participation expected, especially at the tree planting stage.
$97,350 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Northern Beaches CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for Penrith City Council
This project will deliver 1,810 trees along active transport routes and in parks linking recreation, shops and schools in Cambridge Park. Trees will be procured by Council’s nursery and planted with products ensuring water efficiency, such as water wells around the base of the tree. They will be established using potable water. Residential and business communities will be engaged with throughout the project, increasing their awareness about the value of canopy and cooling. Data collected about the trees will be added to Council’s GIS and strategic tree asset management systems.
$614,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Penrith City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for Randwick City Council
Having one of the lowest Canopy Cover of any Metro Sydney Council area, Randwick City Council is playing catch up to provide the benefits of an established Urban Forest to our residents. This street tree planting program aims to proactively establish 2000 large container sized trees in areas that have the lowest canopy, highest heat, and most vulnerable communities in our area.
$1,882,320 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Randwick City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for The Hills Shire Council
Samantha Riley Drive Kellyville - Street Tree Planting is a project that proposes to enhance the vegetated canopy cover along Samantha Riley Drive Kellyville. The street is located in the North-West Priority Growth Area. The street has no existing canopy cover and is subjected to the heat island effect. Funding from the Greening Our Cities grant program will enable two hundred and fifty trees, (TBC) to be planted on both sides of the street. The provision of natural shade will make the street more usable and provide shade for pedestrian's, cyclist's and commuters accessing adjacent residential properties.
$259,250 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
The Hills Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for Willoughby City Council
‘Cool places to go’ is an exciting, community-driven street greening and schools active travel project. It will transform a hot, wide, car-dominated, barely vegetated 800m suburban Willoughby street into a cool, green, active travel boulevard. It will connect a growing inner city precinct with Penshurst Street Local Centre, Willoughby Public School and Willoughby Girls High School. The corridor only contains 11% tree canopy and has been identified by Council and Willoughby PS students as one of four active travel routes to school. Greening our City funding is sought for street greening. Council will fund traffic calming and active travel works.
$500,000 was approved by
Minister for Planning and Minister for HomesDate approved
December 2022Location of the recipient
Willoughby City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
21
Applications received
39
Greening our City grant 2022
Agency funding this grant
Department of Planning and EnvironmentProgram term
24 months