Trees have been causing damage to another Regina property, owner says [Video]

Another local homeowner says trees owned by the City of Regina have caused damaged to his property for years and has resulted in tens of thousands of dollars spent from his own pocket.

Kevin Callele has owned his property in the Argyle Park/Englewood neighbourhood since the early 1980s.

Over that timespan he says he has spent roughly $20,000 repairing his lawn and driveway from the roots of the trees running underground.

During a construction job it was revealed how close the trees had moved towards his house.

“They dug 18 feet along the perimeter of the house. There was roots from the tree at street-level along side our house,” Callele said.

Three years ago, an $11,000 rubber membrane was installed for a parking spot. Callele said it is also now being damaged by tree roots.

Callele spoke with the city about his options, including getting them removed but says he …