Cemetery Mowing & Maintenance (Nambucca Valley)

### 🌿 Cemetery Mowing & Maintenance Tender **Nambucca Valley Council** is inviting tenders for the professional mowing and maintenance of Council-owned cemeteries located in **Bowraville, Macksville, Nambucca Heads, Eungai, and Argents Hill**. This contract is essential for maintaining the safety, accessibility, and respectful appearance of these significant community spaces. #### 📋 Scope of Work Successful contractors will be responsible for: * **Grounds Maintenance:** Regular mowing of grassed surfaces and maintenance of clear, tidy edges. * **Weed & Debris Control:** Cutting and controlling weeds around graves, monuments, and boundary fences, alongside the removal of litter and debris. * **Frontage Upkeep:** Maintaining grassed areas along roads, footpaths, and street frontages adjoining the cemeteries. * **Operational Standards:** Ensuring all work is performed with care to avoid damage to memorials and minimizing disruption to visitors. #### ⚠️ Key Requirements * **Safety & Compliance:** Strict adherence to Work Health and Safety (WHS) and environmental regulations. * **Herbicide Usage:** Use of herbicides requires prior approval from the Greenspace Coordinator and proof of a current **Chemcert Certificate**. * **Scheduling:** Work must not interfere with funeral services and must be prioritized ahead of high-visitation periods, including Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Easter, and Anzac Day. #### 🎯 Desired Outcomes The Council is seeking a contractor who demonstrates pride in their work and understands the sentimental value of these grounds to the community. The primary goal is to ensure a consistent, presentable, and dignified environment for all visitors. **Keywords:** Cemetery Maintenance, Mowing Services, Nambucca Valley, Horticulture, Vegetation Control, Council Tender, NSW Government, Groundskeeping.