In Phase three, more than 130,000 trees will be planted across Melbourne’s west in 2023-24, as outlined in the figure below.
Phase 3 projects
Phase 3 (Mass tubestock and advanced tree planting by delivery partners and community groups)
| Delivery Partner | Number of trees | Planting locations |
|---|---|---|
| Brimbank City Council | 22,163 tubestock |
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| Brimbank City Council | 150 advanced trees |
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| Delivery Partner | Number of trees | Planting locations |
|---|---|---|
| Hobsons Bay City Council | 25,000 tubestock |
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| Hobsons Bay City Council | 150 advanced trees |
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| Delivery Partner | Number of trees | Planting locations |
|---|---|---|
| Maribyrnong City Council | 10,000 tubestock |
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| Maribyrnong City Council | 150 advanced trees |
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| Delivery Partner | Number of trees | Planting locations |
|---|---|---|
| Melton City Council | 9,188 tubestock |
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| Melton City Council | 150 advanced trees |
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| Greater Western Water | 3,000 tubestock |
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| Melbourne Water | 1,000 tubestock |
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| Delivery Partner | Number of trees | Planting locations |
|---|---|---|
| Moonee Valley City Council | 10,000 tubestock |
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| Moonee Valley City Council | 150 advanced trees |
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| Delivery Partner | Number of trees | Planting locations |
|---|---|---|
| Wyndham City Council | 10,000 tubestock |
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| Wyndham City Council | 150 advanced trees |
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| Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation | 10,150 tubestock |
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| Victoria University | 5,000 tubestock |
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| Werribee River Association | 5,000 tubestock |
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| Zoos Victoria | 14,542 tubestock |
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| Greater Western Water | 2,000 tubestock |
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Phase 3 project selection
The Minister for Environment announced the first two packages of tree planting projects funded under phase one and two of the More Trees for a Cooler Greener West program in October 2021 and April 2022.
Phase 3 of the program was announced in April 2023, and will include planting of over 130,000 trees by providing funding and tubestock to eligible organisations in 2023-2024.
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
Eligible organisations applied for tubestock and funding under the following categories. Further information on the eligibility and application process and selection criteria are detailed in the program guidelines.
More trees for a cooler, greener west - phase three program guidelines (PDF, 771.0 KB)
| Funding category | DEECA supplied tubestock | Bring Your Own (BYO) tree | Planting on Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| What can be applied for | Funding for mass tubestock planting projects by delivery partners and community groups, with tubestock supplied by DEECA. | Funding for planting semi-advanced and advanced tree stock or tubestock procured by delivery partner. | Planting on Country – can request DEECA tubestock or BYO tree. |
| Tubestock available | 95,000 tubestock program-wide. Negotiable per project. | Funding available for 50,000 tubestock and 1175 advanced trees program wide. | Can apply for DEECA tubestock or BYO trees. |
| Funding available | Maximum rate of $10 per tubestock tree. Project management support: fixed funding of an additional $10,000 will be provided for applicants planting 5,000 or more DEECA supplied tubestock. | Maximum rate of $12 per tubestock tree. Maximum rate of $400 per advanced tree (up to $60,000). | Maximum rate of $10 per tubestock tree. Up to an additional $20,000 per RAP. |
| Timing | Projects to be completed by no later than 31 October 2023. | Projects to be completed by no later than 31 May 2024. | Projects to be completed by no later than 31 May 2024. |
| Eligible organisations |
| Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) of:
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| Community involvement | Community tree planting events and/or other opportunities for involvement for local communities such as Friends groups and schools to participate are encouraged. Partnerships with community groups on applications are encouraged. For example, applicants may provide a portion of the tubestock requested to allocate to community groups to plant themselves. | Encouraged. | |
| Priority locations | Refer to program guidelines. | On Country. | |
Eligible organisations were encouraged to contribute towards the overall cost of the project(s). These contributions can be a combination of in-kind support (time spent planning and delivering the projects) as well as cash contributions (such as planting and maintenance costs).
Key dates
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Program briefing for eligible applicants | February 2023 |
| Applications open | February 2023 |
| Applications close | March 2023 |
| Applicants notified | April-May 2023 |
| Project funding agreements finalised and executed | May 2023 |
| Activities commence | June 2023 |
| Activities completed and acquittal reports submitted | No later than 30 November 2023 (DEECA supplied tubestock), and no later than 30 June 2024 (BYO tree and Planting on Country) |
Please note: Key dates may be subject to change – eligible organisations will be advised of any changes accordingly.
If you have any questions about the eligibility or application process for this program, please contact open.space@delwp.vic.gov.au
Page last updated: 22/07/24