Essential tree safety works to begin at Hampden Park

Eastbourne Borough Council is due to begin essential tree safety works at Hampden Park on Monday 28 September.

Around 100 to 120 ash trees in the poorest condition will be removed after being affected by ash dieback disease.

Ash dieback is a serious fungal disease that causes ash trees to lose leaves and branches, weaken and sometimes die.

As ash dieback progresses, infected trees can weaken and become more prone to branch or structural failure. Removing the identified dead and dying trees is therefore essential to reduce risks to residents, visitors and contractors. The work will help keep paths and public spaces safer and give affected areas the opportunity to recover with healthier, more resilient growth over time.

The contractor is expected to be on site for approximately four to six weeks, working Monday to Friday. For everyone’s safety, some paths and areas of the park will be temporarily closed while work is under way. Park users should follow signs and instructions and use alternative routes where directed.

Although the aim is to complete the programme on consecutive working days, weather, unsuitable ground conditions or other operational commitments may lead to pauses or delays.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while this essential work is carried out.