Blomfield Gully tree removal delayed ​​​​​​​

Bad weather has delayed the removal of eucalyptus trees in Blomfield Gully. Photo/File

Bad weather has delayed work to prepare for the removal of eucalyptus trees in Rotorua's Blomfield Gully.

Work was scheduled to start today but felling has now been delayed a week.

Site preparation will continue this week and weather permitting, felling will start next week.

In recent years the Rotorua Lakes Council had received feedback from the community, especially the surrounding neighbourhood, asking for the trees to be removed because of concerns for safety, leaf fall and shading.

Residents were notified by letter in November about the planned work.

A statement on the council's website said public access would be closed from 42 Blomfield St to Pukehangi Rd while the work took place and signage would be in place to advise users.

Large machinery and vehicles will operate within the gully so members of the public are being asked to follow all signage instruction for their own safety.