Weed Spraying Contract

⁠⁠⁠The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (Council) recognises the importance of providing an aesthetically pleasing environment and strives for excellence in the maintenance of its road environments and public open space. The programmed control of weeds and un-kept grass, including associated reporting and professional advice, assists Council in:

Contributing to visually attractive streetscapes and places

• Improving accessibility to encourage people to live healthy and active lives

• Protecting and enhancing the natural environment

• Meeting statutory obligations

This Service demands a high level of resident satisfaction and is directly linked to the efficiencies of Council’s verge cutting schedule and reserve maintenance programs.

Description of Services

Weed Control and Ancillary Services (The Services) shall be performed on a programmed and ad hoc basis through a combination of control means including, but not limited to mechanical, chemical, hot water and thermal treatments.

Chemical applications must be a knockdown control only. Residual chemicals are not to be used in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield Council.

Mechanical weed control includes the removal of weeds by hand or using powdered equipment or machinery. This method may apply (subject to plant maturity) to Pest Plant Control (Caltrop) and the removal of non-native plants and invasive weeds in drainage channels and wetland areas.

Briefings

TCN004/26 Weed Spraying Contract

A briefing session will be held at Yitpi Yartapuultiku Cultural Centre, Old Port Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5015, Port Adelaide Enfield, SA, Australia, 5015 on 9:30 am 15 July 2026.

Notes: MANDATORY15 July 2026 (9:30 am – 12:30 pm)Yitpi Yartapuultiku Cultural CentreOld Port Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5015

Attendance at the briefing is a pre-requisite to submission and consideration of a bid.

Enquiries

 Oscar Escobar

 oscar.escobar@cityofpae.sa.gov.au

 Tim Hoggan

 tim.hoggan@cityofpae.sa.gov.au