Cool Towns - Tweed Shire Urban Forest Program

Cool Towns Tweed Shire Urban Forest Program

Coming soon: Murwillumbah CBD tree planting phase 2

As part of the Cool Towns Urban Forest Program, Council will be planting 7 new trees in the main street of the Murwillumbah CBD. These trees will be placed where declining trees have been removed. On completion of the project, all current carparks will be reinstated. These trees will use an improved planting method to ensure the longevity and health of the tree, providing a shade for a healthy future in Murwillumbah.

This project is proudly funded by the NSW Government's Resilient Business Activation Program, in association with the Tweed Shire Council's Cool Towns Urban Forest Program.

Current timing is estimated for June 2026, contingent on minimising disruption due to repairs to the multi-story carpark.


Cool Towns - increasing shade and reducing urban heat in the Tweed Shire

The Tweed’s natural landscape and biodiversity is of international significance and Cool Towns aims to bring the benefits of nature into urban centres. Trees in urban areas bring a multitude of benefits to the community, the environment and the economy, including:


Benefits of treesSummary of the broad array of benefits trees provide


Our goal for Cool Towns is to increase the amount and quality of tree canopy within urban areas of the Tweed, including all trees and vegetation, providing shade, cooling and amenity values. Areas of focus may include:

  • Natural shade for parks, playgrounds and open spaces
  • Street trees along arterial roads, shared paths, civic spaces and residential streets with minimal tree coverage



Tell us where we need more street trees

Where are the public spaces that need more trees for shade and cooling?

Have your say to let us know about the parks, walkways, pedestrian areas or streets that need more shade coverage to help us prioritise where funding should be spent for new tree planting projects.

Take the survey, or drop a pin on our interactive map.

Request a tree on your nature strip

To request tree planting on nature strips or paths outside your residence, complete the service request form for tree planting.

Requests are subject to site assessments, and if suitable will be allocated for winter planting schedules.


Coming soon: Murwillumbah CBD tree planting phase 2

As part of the Cool Towns Urban Forest Program, Council will be planting 7 new trees in the main street of the Murwillumbah CBD. These trees will be placed where declining trees have been removed. On completion of the project, all current carparks will be reinstated. These trees will use an improved planting method to ensure the longevity and health of the tree, providing a shade for a healthy future in Murwillumbah.

This project is proudly funded by the NSW Government's Resilient Business Activation Program, in association with the Tweed Shire Council's Cool Towns Urban Forest Program.

Current timing is estimated for June 2026, contingent on minimising disruption due to repairs to the multi-story carpark.


Cool Towns - increasing shade and reducing urban heat in the Tweed Shire

The Tweed’s natural landscape and biodiversity is of international significance and Cool Towns aims to bring the benefits of nature into urban centres. Trees in urban areas bring a multitude of benefits to the community, the environment and the economy, including:


Benefits of treesSummary of the broad array of benefits trees provide


Our goal for Cool Towns is to increase the amount and quality of tree canopy within urban areas of the Tweed, including all trees and vegetation, providing shade, cooling and amenity values. Areas of focus may include:

  • Natural shade for parks, playgrounds and open spaces
  • Street trees along arterial roads, shared paths, civic spaces and residential streets with minimal tree coverage



Tell us where we need more street trees

Where are the public spaces that need more trees for shade and cooling?

Have your say to let us know about the parks, walkways, pedestrian areas or streets that need more shade coverage to help us prioritise where funding should be spent for new tree planting projects.

Take the survey, or drop a pin on our interactive map.

Request a tree on your nature strip

To request tree planting on nature strips or paths outside your residence, complete the service request form for tree planting.

Requests are subject to site assessments, and if suitable will be allocated for winter planting schedules.


  • Comments/questions about Murwillumbah tree replacements

    Take Survey

  • Where do we need more street trees?

    Tell us where we need more shade in urban areas of the Tweed Shire Council. 

    Complete Form

  • Covent Gardens Way, Banora Point

    Tweed Shire Council is planting street trees along Covent Gardens Way, Banora Point. Trees along this street will promote walking, cycling and outdoor activities, contribute to surface and ambient cooling and add to the amenity of the local area. 

    Tree planting is subject to site assessments for suitability, and tree stock availability levels. Should insufficient tree supplies be available, suitable sites will be earmarked for planting in Winter 2025. 

    If you have a question about this project, or DO NOT want a tree planted in the verge outside your property, please submit your request here.


    Complete Form
  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Submit a question about the Tweed Heads South Cool Towns tree planting project

    As part of the NSW and Australian government funded School Zone Infrastructure project, Tweed Shire Council is planting street trees in Tweed Heads South, along streets including:

    • Blue Waters Crescent and Barrett Street
    • Shearwater Parade
    • Oxley Street
    • Sullivan Street
    • Cunningham Street
    • Seymour Street

    Council has assessed suitable locations along these streets with consideration to other infrastructure in the area. If you have a question about this project, please submit it here. 

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Submit a question about the Minjungbal Drive Planting Project

Page last updated: 23 Apr 2026, 10:55 AM