Top Dressing Blackwater/Bluff Sporting Fields

Overview 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. About Central Highlands Regional Council manages a number of natural turf sporting fields within the communities of Blackwater and Bluff. These facilities are heavily utilised throughout the year for community sport, recreation, school activities and organised competitions. Purpose 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. They form part of Council's ongoing sports field maintenance program and are aimed at extending turf life, improving surface condition, and reducing risks associated with uneven ground, poor drainage and wear caused by high usage. Scope The scope includes: Provision of all labour, plant, equipment, materials and supervision necessary to undertake the works Solid tine aeration of nominated sporting fields using suitable sports turf equipment (Blackwater Junior Rugby League Field only) Hollow tine aeration (coring) to relieve soil compaction and improve root zone performance (all fields except the Junior League Field) Collection, processing and management of extracted cores where required Application of lime to the Rugby Union Field only at 750kg/Ha, watered 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 during the works Removal and lawful disposal of waste materials generated during the works Site clean-up and reinstatement upon completion, leaving all work sites clean, safe and fit for return to service Contractor Requirements Undertake works in accordance with industry best practice, relevant workplace health and safety legislation, and manufacturer recommendations for all equipment used Complete works in a manner that minimises disruption to sporting clubs and facility users while maintaining safe access to surrounding areas Rectify, at no cost to Council, any damage caused to Council assets during the works Information Requested Upon completion, the Contractor shall provide a completion report confirming: Fields or 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