Collins M & Sons (Contractors) Pty Ltd
Building in Bankstown

M.Collins and Sons, established over 100 years, is recognized as a leading contractor and supplier of Sportsturf and Landscaping materials. The company controls extensive reserves of extraction materials and operates abundant specialized production and recycling facilities, which supply a broad range of spontaneous and manufactured materials. M.Collins and Sons utilizes innovative technology on its turf farm operations in the cultivation and harvesting of hot season turf grasses. specialized contracting activities are undertaken that utilize the company’s resources with a unused range of equipment and comprehensive experience. Supply and delivery of bulk landscaping, horticultural and quarry products. Supply and installation of cultivated turf grass. Sportsturf contracting activities including construction of cricket wickets, playing fields and racetracks. From all accounts the meeting was a terrific win and a big amount of media attention has heaped praise on the new surface. The Collins Group constructed the works within the specified time allowed and the project cost did not exceed Council’s budget. Throughout the project the Company’s attitude was focused on ensuring the facility would be available for play on the scheduled opening date. It was the beginning time that the 1.7 million tracks had been raced on with its fresh Village Green Kikuyu grass. When Matthew Collins hung up his Carrier and Contractor sign at his Marrickville premises around one hundred years ago he undertook haulage work with a single horse and dray. It was a modest beginning that developed rapidly into an operation that involved 100 men and 130 horses and vehicles. Historical documents, such as the History of Marrickville, show that Mr Collins and his staff were extremely elated of their horse teams, which were recognized as among the choice in the state. Today’s managing director, his grandson Matt Collins, refers to this high standard as ordinary of the company in both the previous and present. It was relatively uncommon at that time for a company to specialism in conveying turf soil, and garden materials, but he quickly found a market niche that ranged from supplying tennis courts, private homes, cricket grounds and Marrickville’s parks. In the 1920s horse transport gave way to motors and Mr Collins rapidly built up a fleet of motor vehicles. The company continued to exaggerate despite the depression. It was one of the first two transport companies to have R.T.A. Behind the war the business was incorporated and Matthew’s son John diversified the business. In response to post war reconstruction an earth moving plant hire division was formed, bulk haulage of goods from wharves was undertaken, and an industrial waste division introduced. The customary Collins business, supplying quality materials to the sports turf industry, has succeeded and expanded because of the company’s conscientious planning to ensure secured resources are available to confront market requirements.

When Matthew Collins hung up his Carrier and Contractor sign at his Marrickville premises around one hundred years ago he undertook haulage work with a single horse and dray. It was a modest first that developed rapidly into an operation that involved 100 men and 130 horses and vehicles. Historical documents, such as the History of Marrickville, show that Mr Collins and his staff were extremely elated of their horse teams, which were recognized as among the finest in the state. Today’s managing director, his grandson Matt Collins, refers to this high standard as typical of the company in both the former and present. It was relatively unusual at that time for a company to specialism in conveying turf soil, and garden materials, but he quickly found a market niche that ranged from supplying tennis courts, private homes, cricket grounds and Marrickville’s parks. In the 1920s horse transport gave way to motors and Mr Collins rapidly built up a fleet of motor vehicles. The company continued to expand despite the depression. It was one of the beginning two transport companies to have R.T.A. Behind the war the business was incorporated and Matthew’s son John diversified the business. In response to post war reconstruction an earth moving plant hire division was formed, bulk haulage of goods from wharves was undertaken, and an industrial waste division introduced. The traditional Collins business, supplying quality materials to the sports turf industry, has succeeded and expanded because of the company’s conscientious planning to ensure secured resources are available to meet market requirements. The Collins Group constructed the works within the specified time allowed and the project cost did not exceed Council’s budget. Throughout the project the Company’s attitude was focused on ensuring the facility would be available for play on the scheduled opening date. From all accounts the meeting was a terrific win and a big amount of media att