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Update on Fig Tree located in the carpark of Chinderah Tavern

Request for Interim Heritage Order for the White Fig Tree located in the carpark of the Chinderah Tavern known as Lot 2 DP 781464, Nos. 156-160 Chinderah Bay Drive, Chinderah

At the Extraordinary Council Meeting Monday 30 August 2010, Council considered a report on a request for an Interim Heritage Order for the White Fig Tree located at the Chinderah Tavern. A copy of the report prepared by a Consultant details matters relating to the heritage significance of the tree is provided below.

This preliminary heritage assessment can not be considered thorough or exhaustive and relies on materials provided by Tweed Shire Council and on material available from the Chinderah Hotel’s own historic notes available on their website, gathered on 30 August 2010 prior to Council’s extraordinary meeting. Additional materials were provided following the reports submission and will need to be incorporated into the assessment to ensure its completeness.

This assessment is a preliminary study only and further insight into the sites history and use, would be gleaned from an examination of local historical records and into the information provided by local residents, after submission of the preliminary assessment and any additional information that the local community may be able to provide.

Download the Preliminary Heritage Assessment Report (690kb)

The Council resolution, copied below, recommends that, in the first instance Council seek advice from an independent arborist on the health/ future survival of the tree which is to be submitted for consideration at a future Council meeting, September, possibly before.

Council Resolution

1. [GM-CM] Request for Interim Heritage Order for the White Fig Tree located in the carpark of the Chinderah Tavern known as Lot 2 DP 781464, Nos. 156-160 Chinderah Bay Drive, Chinderah
   
   Cr D Holdom
   Cr P Youngblutt
   
   RESOLVED that Council:
   
   1. As a matter of urgency, obtains an independent risk assessment from a fully qualified arborist on the White Fig Tree located at Lot 2 DP 781464, known as Nos. 156-160 Chinderah Bay Drive, Chinderah.
   2. Makes an assessment at a future Council meeting after receipt of the arborist report in relation to any future action.
   3. Requests the owner to provide a copy of his arborist report.

The Motion was Carried

Full minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting can be accessed on Council’s website by [ clicking here ].

Further Information

For any further information, please contact Iain Lonsdale or Petria Jukes from Council's Planning Reforms Unit on (02) 6670 2503.