Gardens across the Level 3 Pool Deck and Level 12 have progressively deteriorated over recent years. Many established plants/shrubs and palms have died off or are looking increasingly distressed.
The pool deck gardens are an important feature of our complex, which if properly maintained, will add considerably to its attractiveness and value.
The gardens are desperately in need of professional attention. The current contractor, a one-man band, does not purport to possess any horticultural qualifications, which are essential if the gardens are to be rejuvenated and maintained to an appropriate standard.
‘Thrive Horticultural’, are a team of professionals with qualifications in horticulture, relevant experience and the firm is a member of Nursery and Gardening Industry Association of QLD.
Last year we proposed a motion at the AGM that we engage Thrive Horticultural to perform the groundskeeping works at the scheme on a month-to-month agreement. This would enable us to assess the quality of the service being provided. No other contractor was proposed for this position.
The Budget proposed by the committee for 2023 included $85,000.00 for garden/lawn maintenance. The Thrive quote was $79,552 per annum (or $6630 including GST per month). We need a better solution than the current one to restore our gardens.