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Open Space & Grounds Maintenance

Enjoy the confidence of partnering with Programmed Open Space for complete management of your outdoor assets.

Whether it’s a suburban park, a golf course, a retirement village, a busy school or university or a high-profile commercial landscape, we deliver reliable, end-to-end horticultural management services tailored to your needs. Our services allow you to stay focused on your core business priorities, knowing your open space assets are in expert hands: healthy, compliant and visually impressive, year-round.

At Programmed, we specialise in the maintenance, presentation and asset management of Open Space and Grounds environments that people rely on every day. From daily usability and safety to long-term green infrastructure planning, our work supports the functionality and future of your environment. We do this through experienced local teams backed by the experience, power, systems and scale of a national network.

We offer a complete suite of outdoor asset services:
  • Landscape & horticulture management
  • Sports turf construction, renovation & maintenance
  • Mowing & vegetation control
  • Grounds assets & facilities management

Grounds

We provide full-spectrum horticultural management for public and private open spaces.

This includes mowing, planting, garden care, turf renovation, tree maintenance and seasonal works. Whether it’s a community reserve or a heritage memorial garden, we create and maintain outdoor spaces that are clean, functional and fit for purpose.

We deliver this across a range of industry sectors, such as universities, education, Local Government Authorities (LGAs), government agencies, health, retirement living and aged care,  and commercial. This includes customers with national and multi-site portfolios.

Our services include:
  • Passive & broad acre lawn mowing and detailing services
  • Horticultural maintenance; Including pruning & trimming, pest & disease and waste management
  • Parks & reserves management and governance
  • Aroborist services
  • Project works; Including seasonal planting & transplanting
  • Event grounds preparation & maintenance

Sports

From elite sports fields to weekend community ovals, our sports turf teams maintain safe, high-performance playing surfaces.

We manage everything from line marking and wicket prep to turf health, lighting audits and seasonal renovations. Our goal? To deliver consistent, playable surfaces that meet competition standards whatever the code.

We currently work with schools, universities, and a range of local government authorities to maintain their ovals and sporting grounds.

Our services include:
  • High quality sportsturf preparation and maintenance
  • Sportsturf renovation; including aeration, scarification and top dressing
  • Sportsturf consultancy and design
  • Sportsturf health monitoring, audits and nutrition applications
  • Irrigation and drainage management
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Golf

We understand the complexity of golf course environments.

That’s why we offer everything from course design, construction, renovation, shaping, irrigation design, auditing and maintenance to ongoing maintenance. We bring together architectural insight, consultancy and turf expertise and environmental compliance to enhance the player experience and protect your course investment.

Many of the golf courses that Programmed has delivered or maintained have ranked within the Top 100 most playable golf courses.

Our services include:
  • Golf course design and planning
  • Golf course construction
  • Golf course management
  • Irrigation and drainage systems
  • Golf course renewal projects

Landscape

Our construction and infrastructure teams bring large-scale outdoor environments to life.

We deliver landscaping design, revegetation, irrigation, hardscapes and environmental rehabilitation. With a focus on safety and compliance, we work across education, transport, civic, and commercial developments to create sustainable, visually striking outdoor assets.

Our services include:
  • Design and consultancy
  • Commercial landscape constructions
  • Landscape infrastructure installation and maintenance
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Play

Playgrounds are about more than fun. They must be safe, inclusive and compliant.

We build and maintain spaces that promote active outdoor recreation, from skate parks and soft-fall surfaces to nature play and inclusive play equipment. Our inspections and audits ensure everything meets national standards and community expectations.

Our services include:
  • Compliance audits and comprehensive safety inspections
  • Planned maintenance and repairs
  • Playground equipment installation; urban play & skate park construction and maintenance
  • Soft-fall surface installation and testing
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Water

We design, install and maintain advanced irrigation systems, pump stations and stormwater harvesting infrastructure.

Our smart, sustainable water solutions reduce waste and support resilient landscapes. Through IoT integration, water audits and proactive maintenance, we help customers manage water usage, compliance and cost with confidence.

Our services include:
  • Design and installation of irrigation & drainage systems
  • Preventative maintenance & audits
  • Compliance monitoring & reporting
  • Management of stormwater harvesting systems
  • Irrigation system maintenance
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The Programmed Difference

Innovation That Works

Innovation is not a future goal, it’s how we work now. Our teams are equipped with robotic line markers, remote and GPS-guided mowers, and battery-powered tools to reduce noise, emissions and disruption. We’re actively building toward a more autonomous and sustainable service model, supported by data-led reporting and smart technology.

Safety, Compliance and Assurance

We understand the pressures faced by councils, facility managers, and education leaders. That’s why our approach is grounded in robust governance, transparent reporting, and industry-leading safety standards. Every job we undertake is delivered with full compliance, peace of mind and a long-term view of asset care.

National Reach, Local Relationships

Our scale gives us strength, but our people make us trusted partners. With a dedicated team of local specialists across New Zealand, we provide consistent quality with a personal touch, no matter the size or complexity of your open space portfolio.

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Innovation

Incorporating Drone Technology and 3D scanning in Open Space Solutions allows us to provide customers accurate asset data, aerial surveys, and plant health insights. Virtual site walkthroughs combine these scans with ground views, so you can inspect your open space assets remotely. This improves planning, reduces manual checks, and keeps these spaces safe and well-maintained.

ESG

We’re committed to creating positive environmental, social, and economic outcomes through our work. Sustainability is embedded across our business, from strategic planning to everyday operations, guided by strong Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) principles. This integrated approach ensures our actions consistently reflect our values and contribute to a better future for all.

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Why national coverage matters

With teams across Australia and New Zealand, our national footprint ensures consistent service, faster response times, and scalable solutions for customers everywhere. This reach allows us to deliver local expertise backed by national strength, supporting communities with reliable, efficient outcomes no matter where they’re located.

Smarter Service Delivery. Aligned to Strategy. Visible to Community.

Our customers care deeply about their open spaces. They want to provide their communities with safe, welcoming environments that are visually impressive, functional, and built for long-term use. At Programmed, we take that responsibility seriously. Our role is to make your open space a place that thrives day in, day out.
Smarter Service Delivery

We’re making open space management smarter: using battery-powered tools, electric fleets, real-time scheduling and drone technology to boost efficiency and reduce downtime. With local crews backed by national systems, we deliver consistent results at scale. It’s about doing more with less, and making every site safer, cleaner, and better for the community.

Aligned to Strategy

We get that open spaces aren’t just about looking good, they’re part of a bigger plan. Whether it’s supporting community wellbeing, meeting sustainability goals, or keeping assets in top shape, we work with you to make it happen. Our job is to back your strategy with practical, on-the-ground solutions.

Visible to Community

Outsourcing this to us will free you from having to be involved daily, and enable you to enjoy your spectacular gardens and grounds. Our specialists in open space and commercial grounds maintenance and expert horticulturists work hard on your behalf.

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