The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and CCF CEO Claude Cullino announced the launch at the annual CCF President’s Luncheon late last year.

The new tools have been tailored to the construction industry and aim to help manage weed spread. The easy to use products, including a short film, are available online and will assist contractors implement best-practice weed management and machinery hygiene.

DPI Director of Invasive Plants and Animals Operations John Balfour said the project had successfully demonstrated the benefits of industry and government working together.

“By working together we can successfully prevent the introduction and spread of invasive plants in Victoria,” Mr Balfour said.

“Invasive plants and plant diseases are a serious threat to our community, agriculture and environment.

“The civil construction industry has an important role to play in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive plants.

“Plant parts, seeds and soil remaining on machines and equipment can spread to new areas impacting on the environment, the community and agricultural systems.

“I commend the CCF for their commitment to weed spread prevention and for providing its members with the tools that can ensure a skilled and responsible workforce within the civil construction industry.”