Section 2: Asset Description their useful life faces much opposition unless a reason such as access to utilities requires the Council to do so. Park trees are assessed for safety and maintenance requirements on a three yearly basis or on a reactive basis when required, by arborists and contract holders. The Council promotes the use of Best Practice Guidelines for Working at Height in New Zealand 2012 and compliance with Maintenance of Trees Around Power Lines and adheres to the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 – being NZ Legislation New or replacement trees are sourced from nurseries annually and as required. Recent plantings have included lower growing flowering cherry, Liquidambar, Ulmus (elm), and Lagerstromia and Maple. 2.15.3 Are there any Negative Effects from Street Trees and Garden Plots? Tree roots can damage footpaths, carriageways and underground utilities. Tree crowns can interfere with power and telephone lines. Leaf fall can block drainage systems and cause minor surface flooding and annoy neighbours. Shading of neighbouring properties. Blockage of views. Potential damage to life or property if a tree fails, with more regular monitoring of trees over 10 metres. 2.15.4 Significant Assumptions, Uncertainties and Risk Management Improvements GIS location records for significant trees, which are able to be reproduced in a map layer. 2.15.5 Asset Management Full Data Capture. 2.16 Playgrounds and Youth Facilities Table 17 - Playgrounds and Youth Facilities Facility Blenheim Other Vicinity Marlborough n n Playgrounds 20 14 Skateparks 1 3 BMX Facility 1 1 TOTALS 22 18 Page 40