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28 November 2024
Park tree cut down due to safety concerns

A LARGE gum tree has been cut down at Wangaratta's iconic Merriwa Park amid concerns about its stability.

The sheer age and size of the trees add to the ambience of the popular park, but after one of the trees fell in September last year, the park was closed for several months so safety inspections could be carried out.

The park was reopened to the public in December following the assessment of ...

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