Albert Park Urban Forest Plan Vote June 2026

The City of Port Phillip will present an updated Urban Forest Precinct Plan for Albert Park and Middle Park to councillors for adoption at the Council Meeting on Wednesday, 17 June 2026.

The timing follows a structured feedback period that closed months earlier, giving residents a direct channel to influence tree planting and biodiversity work in their neighbourhood. Albert Park locals have long watched changes to green spaces along the park edges, and this plan sets the direction for future plantings that affect daily use of the area.

Feedback shaped the draft

Community feedback on the draft Urban Forest Precinct Plan for Albert Park in Port Phillip was collected between February 23 and March 22, 2026. Residents used that window to share observations about existing trees and open areas, and the council has incorporated those comments into the version now before councillors. Many people who walk or exercise in Albert Park noted specific spots where additional planting could improve shade and habitat without altering playing fields.

The process keeps the focus on practical outcomes for the park itself rather than broader regional strategies. Albert Park sits at the centre of these discussions because the precinct covers both the main parkland and the adjacent Middle Park section, where similar tree and biodiversity projects are planned.

Next steps after the meeting

Once councillors decide on adoption, the plan will guide on-ground work in Albert Park over coming seasons. The council has already signalled that the final document will determine where new trees go and which biodiversity projects receive priority funding. Residents who want to stay informed can check the City of Port Phillip website for meeting outcomes and any follow-up planting schedules that affect Albert Park directly.