Top Dressing Blackwater/Bluff Sporting Fields

Summary and scope

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking quotations from suitably qualified contractors to undertake sports field renovation works at nominated sporting fields within Blackwater and Bluff.The works are intended to improve turf health, alleviate soil compaction, enhance drainage, improve playing surface quality, and support the long-term sustainability and safe use of community sporting facilities.The successful contractor shall provide all labour, plant, equipment, materials and supervision necessary to undertake the following:• Solid Tine Aeration of nominated sporting fields using suitable sports turf equipment. (Only Blackwater Junior Rugby League Field)• Hollow Tine Aeration (Coring) to relieve soil compaction and improve root zone performance. (All fields except Junior League Field)• Collection, processing and management of extracted cores where required.• Apply Lime to Rugby Union Field Only @ 750kg/Ha. Water in from Irrigation• Supply and application of approved top dressing material.• Mechanical spreading and incorporation of top dressing to achieve a uniform surface finish of at least 30mm• Drag matting, brushing or similar finishing techniques to ensure even distribution of material.• Protection of existing turf, irrigation systems, drainage infrastructure and surrounding assets.• Removal and lawful disposal of waste materials generated during the works.• Site clean-up and reinstatement upon completion.The Contractor is responsible for undertaking works in accordance with industry best practice, relevant workplace health and safety legislation, and manufacturer recommendations for all equipment used.Works must be completed in a manner that minimises disruption to sporting clubs and facility users while maintaining safe access to surrounding areas. Any damage caused to Council assets during the works shall be rectified by the Contractor at no cost to Council.Upon completion, the Contractor shall provide confirmation of:• Areas treated.• Aeration and coring methodology utilised.• Quantity and specification of top dressing material applied.• Any defects, irrigation faults or field condition issues identified during the works.The completed surface must provide an even, safe and high-quality playing area suitable for community and competitive sporting use.