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(2) The database is not able to quantify the number of lower priority jobs that were rescheduled as a result of the need to focus on storm damage works.

(3) Refer to Attachment A.

(4) Refer to Attachment A.

(5) (a) 53.

(b) 53.

(6) One.

(7) (a) The databases that capture information about tree assessments have not been designed to quantify the number of specific tree assessments. Tree assessments are undertaken at various levels of detail, including in response to formal applications for approval to undertake tree damaging activities for trees on leased land; in response to public enquiries for trees on public land; in work undertaken for powerline and road, parking and directional signage and from audits.

(b) refer to the response in 7a.

(8) (a) Trees on public land are removed for a variety of reasons including if they are dead, damaged, defective or significantly interfere with infrastructure causing safety issues. In 2015-16, 1,401 trees were assessed and removed.

(b) 2,599 trees were assessed and removed in 2016-17.

“Attachment A

Question on Notice 245”

Tree Management/Tree Protection Unit

Tree Operations

Total

2015-16

Salary and Non Payroll Contract Staff

1,544,345

2,381,077

3,925,422

Operational Costs*

1,909,274

1,470,511

3,379,785

Total Costs

3,453,619

3,851,588

7,305,207

2016-2017 April YTD

Salary and Non Payroll Contract Staff

1,379,998

1,961,704

3,341,702

Operational Costs*

651,204

1,376,694

2,027,898

Total Costs

2,031,202

3,338,398

5,369,600

* This includes:

- Equipment hire (Dry & Wet)

- R&M on leased and owned plant & equipment

- Plant & Equipment lease costs and fuel

- Vehicle lease, maintenance and fuel costs

- Planting, Watering & Removal of Trees

‘- Supply of professional services

- Other operational costs including employee expenses and depots

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