A group of trees along 48th Avenue in Ladner Village will be replaced following their removal last week.
The tree removal caused several residents to reach out to the Optimist to express concerns, but according to the City of Delta, they had no choice to remove them.
“The sidewalks were heaving badly and the roots were actually getting into the foundation of some of the buildings and heaving the slab of the building, so we did have to do something along that stretch,” said engineering director Steven Lan. “We did consult the LBA (Ladner Business Association), who were supportive of the work. We did send out notifications to the village businesses prior to the works being undertaken.”
Lan said the trees will be replaced on that stretch and the sidewalks will be repaired.
Ladner Business Association president Jill McKnight said the merchants are supportive of the work that was done.
“We appreciate the investment from the City of Delta into improving the safety of the sidewalks for pedestrians in Ladner Village and we look forward to the arrival of new trees that will be planted in the coming months,” said McKnight.
