Free trees

ladies selecting free treesEach year Council gives away more than 35,000 trees to ratepayers through the ratepayers tree giveaway scheme.

Ratepayers are entitled to two free trees between January and May by presenting their January rates notice. Body corporate or unit complex managers are also eligible to collect trees on behalf of their complex.

There are six different locations across the Coast to pick up trees including Coombabah, Mudgeeraba, Ormeau, Chevron Island, Miami and Tugun. There are approximately 20 different species available for selection, with residents taking home a planting guide and waterwise gardening booklet. 

Full conditions, planting guide and the tree giveaway selection can be obtained by clicking here (PDF 574KB).
 

Giveaway schedule - January to May 2010

Location Giveaway Dates Time
Coombabah - Coombabah Nursery, Shelter Road 1st Friday of the month  5 Feb, 5 Mar, 7 May  7.30am - 2.30pm
Coombabah - Coombabah Nursery, Shelter Road 1st Saturday of the month  6 Feb, 6 Mar, 1 May  7am - 12pm
Coombabah - Coombabah Nursery, Shelter Road Last Saturday of the month  30 Jan, 27 Feb, 27 Mar, 24 April, 29 May  7am - 12pm
Mudgeeraba - Firth Park, Corner Gold Coast-Springbrook Road & Somerset Drive 1st Friday of the month  5 Feb, 5 Mar, 7 May  7.30am - 10.30am
Ormeau - Brien Harris Oval, Peachey Road 1st Friday of the month  5 Feb, 5 Mar, 7 May  12.30pm - 2.30pm
Chevron Island - Corner Stanhill Drive & Aruma Street 2nd Friday of the month  8 Jan, 12 Feb, 12 Mar, 9 April, 14 May  7.30am - 10.30am
Miami - Burleigh Bears Rugby League Football Club, Pacific Avenue/Sunshine Avenue 3rd Friday of the month  15 Jan, 19 Feb, 19 Mar, 16 April, 21 May  7.30am - 10.30am
Tugun - Tugun Park (next to Tugun Community Centre), Coolangatta Road 4th Friday of the month  22 Jan, 26 Feb, 26 Mar, 23 April, 28 May  7.30am - 10.30am

 

 

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