2526-24 Sportsground Turf Management Services
Location: 225 Lonsdale St, Dandenong, Victoria 3175, Australia
Buyer: City of Greater Dandenong
Opened: Mar 27, 2026
Closing: Apr 16, 2026
Horticulture & Arboriculture
### 🌿 Tender Overview: Sportsground Turf Management Services
The **Greater Dandenong City Council** is inviting tenders for the provision of premium, integrated turf management services across approximately 70 hectares of natural turf sportsgrounds. This project aims to maintain high-quality, safe, and resilient playing surfaces for the community while prioritizing environmental sustainability.
#### 🎯 Key Objectives & Scope
- **Sustainable Management:** Implementation of an environmentally responsible program that minimizes chemical toxicity and impact.
- **Operational Excellence:** Ensuring sportsgrounds are resistant to wear, free from pests and diseases, and available for year-round use.
- **Integrated Approach:** The successful contractor will manage a comprehensive turf maintenance program, including chemical application (as directed by Council), soil testing, and real-time reporting.
#### 📋 Requirements for Bidders
- **Technical Expertise:** Demonstrated experience in large-scale turf management and horticulture.
- **Compliance & Reporting:** Ability to provide real-time reporting via electronic systems and maintain strict OHS compliance.
- **Operational Flexibility:** Ability to work around school usage, casual bookings, and other maintenance activities.
- **Financials:** Mobilization costs must be absorbed into submitted rates. The anticipated annual spend is approximately $250k - $300k.
#### 📍 Location & Search Keywords
- **Region:** Dandenong, Victoria, Australia.
- **Keywords:** Turf Management, Sportsground Maintenance, Horticulture, Landscaping Services, Vegetation Control, Mowing Services, Sustainable Turf Care, Council Tender.
This opportunity is ideal for experienced contractors specializing in large-scale sports turf maintenance who can demonstrate a commitment to sustainable practices and high-performance service delivery.