11487 - Level 3 Playground Audits

The City of Salisbury has 171 playgrounds ranging from small local play spaces to Regional level playgrounds. Council is seeking to have a Level 3 Audit undertaken on all 171 playgrounds. The audit shall be in accordance with AS 4685.0:2017.

Tenders are invited from suitably qualified playground auditors to undertake Level 3 audit to the nominated locations noted in the tender. The provision of the Services will assist Council in complying with its statutory obligations and meeting its vision through:

• helping Council promote a healthier community and preserve the natural environment through contributing to the accessibility and maintenance of open spaces;
• assisting Council to meet its legislative requirements to promote confidence in our leadership; and
• helping Council promote a sense of community and improved levels of engagement with people, organisations and businesses

The Contractor shall supply all labour, materials and plant for the inspection of playground and fitness equipment to minimise the risk of injury or equipment failure occurring, and to provide high level of operation and safety for playground and fitness equipment users.

Works include the level 3 audit of the Principal’s playground equipment (including nature play items), fitness equipment, softfall and edging. Associated features within the playground area/footprint are to be part of the inspections, including yet not limited to the condition of adjacent surfaces, sports equipment, fences, gates, seating, water fountains, etc. Visual inspection of the entire shade sail structure, including but not limited to welds, nuts, straps, presence of tears, bolts, posts and footings.