As a general rule, we use a hierarchy-based approach to set our mowing program. We also look at event bookings for community spaces to ensure our maintenance works are aligned where possible.
Regional parks and reserves - those high use or highly visible areas with significant playgrounds or facilities, are mowed approximately every 10 days during the growing season. Examples include: Town Green Reserve, Westport Reserve, Rainbow Beach Reserve, Wayne Richards Park, Regional Sports Stadium.
District parks and reserves are usually in or nearby towns and have a moderate level of use or visibility. They may have some form of play equipment, parking, amenities, seating and landscaping. These areas are mowed approximately every 3-6 weeks during growing season or more often if inspections trigger it. Examples include: McInherney Park, Rocks Ferry Reserve, Pilot Beach Reserve.
Local parks and reserves are those within a residential neighbourhood. They can be small or large but generally have basic play equipment, seating and landscaping. These areas are mowed on an 8 week schedule or more often if inspections trigger it. Examples include: Henry Kendall Reserve, Herons Creek Reserve, Boom Reserve, Old Park.
In addition to parks, reserves and sports fields, we also mow:
Link / Buffer areas - These areas include asset protection zones (open spaces between property or bush land) and other multi-purpose areas that may have some level of recreational infrastructure. This community land (over 100 sites) is mowed or slashed on average 4 times a year.
Natural areas - There are more than 50 of these areas that are mostly bush land. They are mowed on average twice a year.
Council does not mow residential footpaths - Property owners and residents are responsible for mowing the grassed areas in front of private, commercial or industrial property. Council relies on the goodwill of residents to maintain these areas so ratepayer funds can be directed towards other community services.