DS BAIN RESERVE

2 MERLYN STREET, COBURG NORTH, MORELAND CITY

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DS BAIN RESERVE ELM ROWS

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    DS BAIN RESERVE - Physical Description 1

    The DS Bain Reserve is situated on the east side of Merlyn Street in Coburg North and is bounded by Orvieto Street to the south, Boundary Road to the north, and by the Upfield Railway and Lorensen Avenue along its east side.

    It is a semi-formal park dating from the inter-war period, comprising exotic trees set in open lawn. The most notable feature is a double row of elms, which appear to be Ulmus procera (English Elm) [1]. The row extends north-south and appears to have been planted approximately parallel to the railway rather than Merlyn Street. The avenue was originally of 28 trees (Presumed 14 on each side), butthere are now three trees missing on the west side of the avenue, at the south (Orvieto Street) end. Otherwise, the avenue is intact and generally, the trees are well maintained and in good condition. The trees appear to be about 80-90 years old, and are likely to date from the inter-war period, probably about 1920s.

    Theother plantingsare three mature trees planted in a single row across the southern end of DS Bain Reserve. These trees have had a raised deck installed above their root zones, extending from Orvieto Street through to the first pair of trees in the Elm Avenue. Presumably the decking has been implemented to reduce the impact of regular traffic and use beneath their canopies in the summer months.
    
    The trees are (from east to west) Melaleuca lanceolata (Moonah) x 2 and a Brachychiton australis (Broad-leafed bottle tree). All trees are in very good condition, very well maintained, estimated age 60-80 years.

    Centrally located within the reserve behing theelm rowclose to Lorensen Avenueisthe MerlynstonBaby Health Centre,which was constructed in1951 (Please refer to separate place record).

    [1] It is difficult to determine their exact species due to the absence of any leaves or flowers at this time. It is recommended that a positive identification be undertaken once in full leaf.

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Moreland - City of Moreland - North of Bell Street Heritage Study

    Author: Context Pty Ltd
    Year: 2013
    Grading: Local

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