Greater Shepparton City Council's Parks, Sport and Recreation department oversees more than 611 hectares of green spaces across the municipality, including popular spots such as Queen’s Gardens and Victoria Park Lake in Shepparton.
The department runs comprehensive mowing and cleaning programs to ensure public safety, environmental health and community wellbeing.
High-use parks get a weekly mow, while other parks are maintained based on how often they’re used. The team also looks after a vast network of roadsides and open spaces, slashing over 764km of roadside grass on a 16-week cycle.
Workers do extra maintenance at key town entry points and intersections to keep visibility clear for drivers.
“Fire prevention, road safety and biodiversity are major priorities,” council director infrastructure Gary Randhawa said.
“Our team’s work in slashing and maintaining roadsides is critical to ensuring safe, accessible roads and open spaces that benefit the whole community.”
The department also regularly cleans public amenities, barbecues, picnic areas and other infrastructure, and removes graffiti. High-traffic facilities get serviced often, while other spots are attended to as needed.
“Our Parks, Sport and Recreation team’s commitment to cleanliness and maintenance keeps our public spaces inviting and well cared for,” Mr Randhawa said.
“These efforts make a significant impact on the quality of life for our residents and visitors.”
Council invites residents to contact customer service with any maintenance needs or concerns. Community feedback helps council keep Greater Shepparton’s parks and public spaces clean, safe and enjoyable for everyone.