Vegetation Management Services
Open Space - Arboriculture - Landscapes - Road Services
Throughout Victoria Since 2002
About Us
Since 2002, Kupper's Contracting has been proudly delivering a comprehensive range of Vegetation and Road Maintenance Services across Central and Northern Victoria.
With over two decades of industry experience, we have built strong working relationships with Local & State State Government Authorities, developers, contractors and private clients, consistently meeting a high standard of safety, efficiency, and environmental care. Our dedicated and skilled team specialises in the following service areas:
Parks, Gardens & Open Space Maintenance
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We provide regular upkeep and enhancement of public green spaces, ensuring they remain clean, safe, and visually appealing for community enjoyment.
Roadside Maintenance
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Our team ensures roadside environments are well-maintained, contributing to road safety, visibility, and the overall presentation of transport corridors.
Landscape & Streetscape Construction and Maintenance
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From initial design implementation to ongoing care, we create and maintain functional and aesthetically pleasing landscapes that enhance urban and rural environments.
Vegetation Management
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We offer expert vegetation control services, including pruning, removal, and weed management, tailored to support ecological sustainability and infrastructure protection.
Services
Explore the range of services offered by Kupper's Contracting below
Open Space Mowing & Maintenance
Our Open Space Mowing & Maintenance team is dedicated to the upkeep of over 2.2 million square metres of grass across 300 sites in Victoria.
We utilise a variety of mowers, including zero-turn, front-deck, and wide-area models with cutting widths ranging from 1.5 metres to 3.4 metres, along with a tractor equipped with 3.4 metre Stealth mower.
This equipment aids us in maintaining parks, reserves, easements, nature strips, sports grounds, and vacant areas.
Grass Slashing, Mulching & Reach Mowing
We operate a modern fleet of five tractors, equipped with an array of heavy-duty slashers and mulchers, ranging from 2.1 to 4.6 metres in cutting width, along with a 6.4-metre reach mower. This us to effectively manage dense grass across various environments.
Each year, our tractors perform slashing on over 3,000 kilometres of roadsides to aid in fire prevention.
Our services cater to both Government and private clients, extending from the northern suburbs of Melbourne to northern Victoria.
Tree Maintenance
Our skilled in-house qualified arborists offer a wide variety of tree services, such as removal, pruning, stump grinding, planting and establishment, as well as reporting.
Our tree maintenance programs include the pruning of juvenile street trees, through to the reporting of 1000s of hazardous roadside trees.
We currently operate a fleet equipped with 12" to 18" inch chippers, 13 to 18 metre EWPs, various tipper trucks, excavators, and loaders to support our operations as needed.
We have a specialised range of equipment assisting us for any roadside vegetation pruning - employing a reach-arm mower with 2.1 metre saw-head and a range of forestry-mulchers, we can efficiently tackle the clearance of roadside vegetation without stepping foot on the ground.
Weed Control -
Mulching & Spraying
We offer a comprehensive range of plant and equipment that allows us to effectively manage a variety of weeds in different environments.
This includes tackling challenging species such as gorse, blackberry, and broom. To achieve optimal results, we employ several current treatment methods, which consist of:
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Mulching using a tractor for larger areas
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Mulching with a posi-track for steep hilly areas
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Mulching via an excavator for tough terrains
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Spraying using a utility vehicle or UTV for targeted applications methods
These methods ensure that we can address weed problems efficiently and effectively.
Our experienced team has successfully carried out numerous landscaping projects across the Central Victorian region over two decades. These projects have included:
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Plant & tree selection
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Plant & tree installation
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Pathway creation & maintenance
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Irrigation
We have planted and maintained over 5,000 street trees & tens of thousands of plants, and installed thousands of metres of mulch at various locations, including streets, roadsides, parks, and developments.
We can assist with site-planning & plant selection, site-establishment, installation and on-going maintenance. Our maintenance programs are tailored to meet the specific requirements of each site, and can include:
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Watering
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Fertilising
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Mulching
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Formative pruning
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Stake & tie adjustment
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Weed control
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Grass maintenance
Sign Installation
Our team possesses extensive experience in installing and maintaining signs throughout various Victorian roads.
We handle the installation of all street and directional programs, which includes locating underground utilities, conducting earthworks, and managing traffic.
We ensure compliance with all industry standards, guaranteeing that all signage meets the relevant specifications.
Other Services
In addition to our core services, we also offer a range of other services and have various equipment for hire. These include:
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After-hours emergency response
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Bollard installation
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Fencing
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Tandem tipper (wet hire)
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Excavations (including tight access)
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Skid-steers & posi-tracks with 4 in 1 bucket, grapple, land plane, smudge bar, augers
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Excavators with GP bucket, digging buckets, grapple, augers
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Water trucks (wet hire)
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6,000L with 3 x rear sprays, dribble bar and 2 x hose reels
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12,000L with 2 x front road sprays, 3 x rear sprays and dribble bar with left and right side control
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Light tower hire
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EWP hire - 13 and 18 metre
Why Choose Us?
Management Systems
OH&S, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems are implemented across all facets of our operations
Qualified & Experienced Staff
The team consists of certified Arborists, skilled Landscapers, experienced Gardeners, and Machinery Operators, all dedicated to delivering quality work
Updated Plant & Equipment
Our modern and well-maintained fleet of machinery and equipment guarantees efficiency at the job site
Job Management Software
Our tailored Job Management Software ensures an efficient works program through real-time updates and accurate data collection
Get in Touch
For any questions or enquiries, please contact us on the following or by submitting the contact form.