Town of Victoria Park Mayor Karen Vernon has described the unauthorised felling of dozens of trees in a highly anticipated heritage precinct redevelopment as “deeply disappointing and very embarrassing” for the council.

The East Victoria Park community is outraged after 46 trees were cut down without council approval in the 4.6-hectare parkland surrounding Blackoak Capital’s Elizabeth Baillie House redevelopment.

The town posted an apology to its Facebook page overnight, saying it accepted full responsibility.

Vernon expressed similar sentiments on ABC Radio on Tuesday morning, and said she was seeking answers.

“It is deeply disappointing and very embarrassing for us,” she said.

“We certainly pride ourselves on our environmental stewardship, particularly around trees.

“So to have so

See Full Page