Service Levels of Parks and Open Spaces

The parks and open spaces are maintained on a daily, weekly, fortnightly and monthly basis, depending on the type of work that needs to be completed.

Service Rating
Level of Service
Heirarchy
 1
 Basic maintenance, weeds and pathways kept clear of obstruction. Vision and safety are maintenance triggers.  Generally under-utilised or infrequently visited open space areas, e.g. drainage lines, easements etc 
 2
 Minimal maintenance to comply with standards.  Mostly open space areas, e.g. coastal and riparian esplanades not adjacent to infrastructure.
 
3
 Medium standard of maintenance.  Mostly local and village parks, some open space areas e.g. cemeteries.
 
4
Proactive maintenance to ensure high standard of presentation and facility maintenance.  Mostly district parks and sport facilities (seasonal), town approaches, and high amenity open space areas.
 5
High presentation and visitation areas requiring a very high level of presentation and function at all times, weekend and public holiday servicing. Regional park or sports precincts (sports may be seasonal).