Annual spraying of sports fields coming up

Published on 21 August 2023

Track at verge and eden street sporting complex

Kempsey Shire Council will spray some sports fields to get rid of those pesky broadleaf weeds like bindiis and clovers. This will take place between Monday 28 August 2023 – Friday 8 September inclusive, depending on the weather.

We'll put up signs in the areas we're working on, so you'll know when it's happening. During the spraying, these spots will be closed for a little while and we'll have staff there to make sure everything's safe. Once the chemicals dry, the fields will reopen for normal use.

Spraying will be carried out in line with Council’s Pesticide Notification Plan.

The spraying locations include:

Verge/Eden Street sports fields
Verge 1 sports field
Services Club Park
South Kempsey/Jim Stirling sports field
Kemp Street cricket field
Gladstone sports field
Crescent Head sports field (Baker Drive)
Smithtown sports field

The chemical being used is Stadium Turf Selective Herbicide.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Council on 6566 3200 or email ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au