Cool It Street Program - Round 4
Mildura Rural City Council is looking to create healthier and greener neighbourhoods through its Cool It Street Program.
Eight streets in Mildura have been selected to undergo a transformation under the 2026 program, which aims to provide quality tree canopy cover by planting semi-mature trees in areas of need.
The benefits of Cool it Street Program are to:
- Cool the environment
- Improve streetscape amenities and walkability
- Enhance urban biodiversity and provide linkages between pockets of biodiverse areas
- Showcase how we can better adapt to climate change
- Increase awareness, knowledge, and stewardship about the importance of urban greening within the community
Selected streets:
- Twelfth Street (between Deakin Ave and the railway line)
- Sharland Street
- Campbell Grove
- McKendrick Avenue
- Richardson Street
- Floral Avenue East/West
- Brown Street
- Kelvin Avenue
Next steps
Residents of the selected streets are now invited to vote for their preferred tree species.
Cast your vote here
Plantings are expected to take place from May 2026 in line with Council’s 2026 tree planting season.
FAQs
Will Council remove healthy trees through the Cool It initiative?
Council will only seek to remove underperforming/sick/dead tree species through the program. Any healthy, established trees will be retained. All trees removed will be replaced.
Will residents be required to plant the trees?
The trees will be planted by Council staff. Residents will be asked to water and maintain the area around the tree. Details regarding ongoing maintenance will be discussed as part of the consultation process.
More information
For more information about the Cool It Street Program please contact Environmental Sustainability Education Officer Nardia Baker on Nardia.baker@mildura.vic.gov.au