Night Shift Mulching for Horizon West Landscaping |

Large-Scale Maintenance Mulching for PTA Train Stations

  • Client: Horizon West Landscaping
  • Location: Mandurah Rail Line – Train Station Car Parks
  • Budget: $200,000-$300,000
  • Date: July – August 2024
  • Service: Mulch Blowing

The Project

Horizon West Landscaping required maintenance mulching as part of scheduled works across multiple train station car park garden beds along the Mandurah Rail Line. This project, completed on behalf of the Public Transport Authority (PTA), involved installing 1,500m³ of PMB Enviro-Mulch at a consistent 50mm depth to enhance the garden beds and maintain a tidy, professional appearance.

Given the need to minimise disruption to commuters and rail operations, all works were completed on night shifts, requiring careful planning and a highly skilled team

The Challenge

Several key factors needed to be managed to deliver this large-scale project successfully.

Night-Shift Operations –
Scheduling and resourcing for night shift works can be complex, as it requires balancing workforce availability while maintaining progress on daytime projects.

Managing High-Volume Mulch Supply –
Coordinating the procurement and delivery of 1,500m³ of mulch during a peak-demand period presented a challenge, as supply chains needed to align with project deadlines.

Working Around Established Planting & Infrastructure –
The installation had to be carried out carefully to protect existing plants and infrastructure. These included: footpaths, signage, and other hard surfaces and we left untouched to ensure a neat and professional result.

Our Solution

PMB leveraged its extensive experience and strong industry relationships to deliver the project smoothly and on time.

Specialist Night-Shift Operations:
We regularly undertake night shift projects and have a well-trained team capable of handling these works without disrupting daytime commitments. To ensure seamless operations, mulch was stockpiled at our Cockburn Central depot, allowing for night-time loading and transport.

Strategic Mulch Procurement & Logistics:
To meet the demand for such a large volume of mulch during a busy season, we coordinated closely with our suppliers. By maintaining weekly consultations with them, we ensured our needs aligned with their production schedules. This allowed us to secure the necessary volume for this project well in advance.

Precision Mulch Installation with Blower Trucks:
Using our blower truck technology, we combined mechanical efficiency with precise, controlled mulch application. This method allowed us to:

  • Adjust the flow rate for different areas, ensuring accurate mulch placement around established plants and structures.
  • Work efficiently while maintaining a high standard of care, protecting the integrity of garden beds and hardscapes.
  • Maintain the PMB Standard by ensuring every area was cleaned upon completion. This includes brushing mulch off plants and clearing all footpaths and hard surfaces.

The Result

The project was completed on time and met all expectations, delivering a well-maintained and refreshed landscape across multiple PTA-managed train stations.

Key benefits for Horizon West Landscaping:

  • Reliable, end-to-end service – PMB handled mulch supply, logistics and installation, reducing the client’s workload.
  • Neat, professional finish – Mulch was applied evenly with all surrounding infrastructure left clean and tidy.
  • Minimal disruption – By working exclusively at night, the job was completed without affecting daytime rail operations or commuters.

The feedback from Horizon West Landscaping was overwhelmingly positive. Their Supervisor, in a follow-up call with PMB’s BDM, expressed how pleased they were with both the process and the final outcome.

Precision Mulch Blowing with PMB

At PMB, we specialise in large-scale mulch installation projects that require careful planning, skilled execution, and a strong attention to detail. Whether it’s infrastructure maintenance, public space enhancement, or commercial landscaping, we deliver results that meet the highest standards.

Ready to take the next step on your project? Call us on 1300 616 134 or get in touch online to learn more.