In Phase two, more than 180,000 trees were planted across Melbourne’s west in 2022, as outlined in the figure below.
Phase 2 projects
Stream 1 (Mass tubestock planting by delivery partners and community groups)
On Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation land.
| Delivery Partner | Number of trees | Planting locations |
|---|---|---|
| Moonee Valley City Council | 20,000 tubestock |
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| Moonee Valley City Council | 181 advanced trees |
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On Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation land.
| Delivery Partner | Number of trees | Planting locations |
|---|---|---|
| Wyndham City Council | 47,450 tubestock |
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| Wyndham City Council | 195 advanced trees |
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| Melbourne Water | 6,260 tubestock |
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| Victoria University | 5,100 tubestock |
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| Greater Western Water | 2,000 tubestock |
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| Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation | 2,400 tubestock |
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| Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation | 5,000 tubestock |
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| Werribee River Association | 5000 tubestock | Werribee River Park, Cocoroc |
On Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation, Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation land.
| Delivery Partner | Number of trees | Planting locations |
|---|---|---|
| Melton City Council | 10,005 tubestock | Schools:
Reserves:
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| Melton City Council | 303 advanced trees |
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| Melbourne Water | 5,460 tubestock |
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| Greater Western Water | 7,000 tubestock |
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| Department of Transport (DOT) | 2,000 tubestock |
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On Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation and Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation land.
| Delivery Partner | Number of trees | Planting locations |
|---|---|---|
| Brimbank City Council | 23,884 tubestock |
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| Brimbank City Council | 196 advanced trees |
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| Melbourne Water | 608 tubestock |
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On Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation and Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation land.
| Delivery Partner | Number of trees | Planting locations |
|---|---|---|
| Maribyrnong City Council | 7,500 tubestock |
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| Maribyrnong City Council | 180 advanced trees |
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On Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation land.
| Delivery Partner | Number of trees | Planting locations |
|---|---|---|
| Hobsons Bay City Council | 20,000 tubestock |
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| Hobsons Bay City Council | 187 advanced trees |
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| Greater Western Water | 1,000 tubestock |
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| Melbourne Water | 6,762 tubestock |
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Phase 2 project selection
The Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, announced the first package of tree planting projects funded under phase one of the More Trees for a Cooler Greener West program in October 2021.
Phase 2 of the program was designed to include planting of over 100,000 trees in 2022, by providing funding and tubestock to eligible organisations.
More trees for a cooler, greener west - program guidelines (PDF, 2.2 MB)
The Program aims to:
- Contribute to urban cooling and greening in the west of Melbourne by planting more trees.
- Leverage and accelerate existing and potential investment in urban forests by local governments and networks such as Greening the West.
- Collaborate with Traditional Owners to design and deliver tree planting projects on country.
- Support local communities to participate in tree planting projects.
Eligibility
Tree planting projects had to be located within one of the six Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Melbourne’s west:
Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley and Wyndham. These areas were selected because the western region has the lowest tree canopy cover across metropolitan Melbourne and are significant areas of population growth.
Eligible organisations applied for junior tree stock (commonly referred to as tubestock) and associated funding under the following three streams.
Stream 1 | Stream 2 | Stream 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stream description | Mass tubestock planting by delivery partners and community groups. | Street tree planting of advanced tree stock alongside priority streets and roads. | Planting on country. |
| Eligible organisations | Local councils of: Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley, Wyndham; water authorities of: Melbourne Water (incorporating Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority) and Greater Western Water; Parks Victoria, Victoria University and Department of Transport. | Local councils of: Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley, Wyndham. | Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) of: Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation, Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation. |
| Tubestock available | 175,000 program-wide. Negotiable per project. | N/A. | 175,000 program-wide. Negotiable per project. |
| Funding available | Maximum rate of $10 per tree (tubestock). | Maximum $75,000 per local council. | Negotiable per project. |
| Community involvement | At least 2 tree planting events and/or other opportunities for involvement for local communities such as Friends groups and schools to participate is required. Partnerships with community groups on applications is encouraged (e.g. a portion of the tubestock requested allocated for community groups to plant). | N/A - planting semi advanced and advanced trees in local streets will be undertaken by contractors under local council supervision. | Encouraged. |
| Priority locations | Refer to Guidelines. | Refer to Guidelines. | On country. |
Eligible organisations were expected to contribute towards the overall cost of the project(s) through a combination of in-kind support (time spent planning and delivering the projects) as well as cash contributions (such as planting and maintenance costs).
Projects had to demonstrate how they:
- Contribute to urban cooling in locations of high community use, especially by those particularly vulnerable to the effects of urban heat (e.g. young children, older people, people with disabilities).
- Contribute to urban greening in locations with particularly low canopy tree cover, adding to the urban forest and benefiting biodiversity values.
- Include tree species and sizes appropriate for the location and future climate conditions.
- Consider passive watering/integrated water management principles to utilise all sources of water.
- Include opportunities for local community involvement, including at least two community tree planting events**.
- Are able to complete all of the tree planting component by 30 November 2022.
- Are financially viable and represents value for money.
- Have all relevant planning, approvals and management plans (e.g. cultural heritage), or able to demonstrate that those planning considerations can be factored into the projects and still be delivered within the required timeframes.
* Projects by RAPs for stream three will demonstrate how they contribute to planting on country aspirations.
** Not applicable where there is a safety issue preventing community involvement,
Key dates
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Program briefing for eligible applicants | Tuesday 1st February 2022 |
| Applications open | Tuesday 1st February 2022 |
| Applications close | 5pm Monday 28th February 2022 |
| Applications reviewed and applicants notified | March to April 2022 |
| Project funding agreements established and finalised | April to May 2022 |
| Projects commence | April 2022 onwards |
| Projects (tree planting) completed and final reports submitted to DELWP | 30th November 2022 |
Please note: Key dates may be subject to change – eligible organisations will be advised of any changes to key dates accordingly.
Page last updated: 10/04/24