Drouin Tree Services Secures 5-Year Vegetation Management Contract with South East Water

We’re excited to share some big news with our community—Drouin Tree Services (DTS) has secured a five-year contract with South East Water (SEW) to provide vegetation management and arborist consultation services.

This isn’t the largest contract in terms of dollars, but for us, it’s about much more than that. It’s about trust, recognition, and the opportunity to make a difference alongside one of Victoria’s biggest government-owned organisations.

A Partnership That Matters

South East Water manages and protects essential infrastructure across Melbourne’s south-east, delivering water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million people. It’s a responsibility that impacts everyday life, from the taps in our kitchens to the health of our local waterways.

For DTS, being chosen to support this work is a proud moment. It means our skills, commitment to safety, and care for the environment have been recognised at the highest level.

What We’ll Be Doing

Over the next five years, our team will:

• Carry out vegetation management around pipelines, reservoirs, and other key infrastructure to ensure safety and reliability.
• Provide specialist arborist advice to help SEW make informed decisions about tree health, root systems, and environmental balance.
• Uphold the strict compliance and safety standards that come with working on government projects.

It’s hands-on, practical work—but it’s also work that contributes to the bigger picture: keeping communities safe, protecting natural assets, and ensuring essential services continue without disruption.

Why This Win Is Important

For our team, this contract is more than just business—it’s a chance to demonstrate what DTS stands for. Every project we take on, big or small, is underpinned by the same values:

• Reliability – turning up on time, fully equipped, ready to do the job properly.
• Expertise – bringing years of arborist and environmental knowledge to every site.
• Care – not just for the work in front of us, but for the people and communities who benefit from it.

To know that South East Water, a respected government authority, has placed its trust in DTS is something we don’t take lightly.

Looking to the Future

Securing a long-term partnership like this allows us to plan ahead, invest in our people, and continue to build on the high standards that got us here. It also means more opportunities for our local crews and apprentices, and a chance to keep growing our impact within Gippsland and beyond.

“Winning this contract with South East Water is a proud moment for our team. It’s a recognition of the hard work, professionalism, and passion our crews bring to every project. While it may not be the biggest contract in dollar terms, it represents something much more valuable to us—the trust of a major government organisation. Over the next five years, we’ll be focused on delivering safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible outcomes that support the communities we all live and work in.”

— Jason Ryan, Director, Drouin Tree Services

We’re grateful to South East Water for the opportunity and excited to get to work. Over the next five years, you’ll see DTS teams out and about across the region—maintaining safe spaces, protecting critical infrastructure, and supporting a healthier environment for all.

Here’s to a strong partnership and the positive outcomes it will bring.

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