Council's meeting on Tuesday night was told there had been a mixed response with "some in favour, some against."

Earlier this week it was revealed council had invited contractors to tender for the tree demolition to make way for Orange's $25 million sporting complex before the work was approved.

Orange City Council spokesman Allan Reeder told the Central Western Daily that was normal practice.

"Orange City Council is advertising a 'request for quotations' to remove trees on the site alongside Jack Brabham Park that's proposed for the new sporting precinct," he said.

"This request has been advertised and sent to both local and Sydney based tree-removal contractors.

"It's a common practice to begin the process of seeking quotes from contractors before approvals for the work have been given. The requests are advertised on that basis." Mr Reeder said it could take more than a month for the process.

"It makes sense to start that process now rather than to wait until all approvals have been finalised, and then beginning the process that will take a month's time to conclude." He said there were several stages of planning approvals still to be considered.

"State heritage authorities will be the next organisation to consider the proposal. If the Heritage Council approves the proposal, any conditions they impose will be added to the Development Application to be considered by Orange City Council. It could take until late April to reach this stage."

Mr Reeder said once the trees were felled a regional particle board manufacturer would use the timber.

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