Fungicide Application - August to October 2025
Published on Thursday, 14 August 2025 at 11:23:37 AM
The City of Nedlands advises that during the months August to October 2025, the following sports grounds will be treated to control the turf diseases Rhizoctonia solani & Helminthosporium:
- Allen Park;
- Swanbourne Oval;
- Melvista Park;
- Charles Court Reserve;
- Carrington Park (Dog exercise area only);
- David Cruikshank Reserve;
- College Park;
- Mt Claremont Oval; and
- Highview Park.
Due to the unpredictable nature of weather conditions, exact dates for spraying cannot be confirmed. Treatment will be undertaken by licensed contractors and will be monitored by City officers. In accordance with the Health (Pesticides) Regulations 2011, safety signage will used placed on site. The City asks the public not to enter onto the treatment area whilst the signage is clearly displayed. Signage shall remain in place until the treated areas have sufficiently dried. Once the turf surface has dried the signs will be removed and the public will be free to safely enter onto treated areas.
City staff in attendance during and after treatment will be able to assist the public with any questions they may have.
The product to be applied is a fungicide consisting of the active ingredient:
The applications will be carried out in accordance with the product label as is required by state and federal laws.
Further details may be obtained by contacting:
Manager Parks and Environment
City of Nedlands
T: 9273 3500
E: council@nedlands.wa.gov.au