Playground Safety Audit
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Knox City Council is seeking a contractor to carry out a comprehensive safety audit of Council's playgrounds. Scope The scope includes: Carrying out a comprehensive safety audit of Council's playgrounds Compiling a summary report and maintenance lists Compiling a new inventory and asset management data set Enquiries Contact Officer: James Stephenson, email James.Stephenson@knox.vic.gov.au Contact Officer: Sam Jones, phone 9298 8425, extension 8430, email sam.jones@knox.vic.gov.au Contact Officer: Teri Hawke, phone 9298 8011, extension 8011, email Teri.Hawke@knox.vic.gov.au
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