Vineyard Development & Redevelopment Services

Practical support for new vineyards, redevelopment and land transition

Pridham Viticulture provides complete vineyard development and redevelopment services, from site preparation and planting through to vineyard removal, infrastructure upgrades and land rehabilitation.

Whether you are establishing a new vineyard, reworking an existing block or removing vines to prepare the land for its next use, our team can manage the work from planning through to completion.

Our services include:

Site assessment and project planning
Soil preparation and conditioning
Vineyard layout and row marking
Vine supply, planting and replacement planting
Vine guards, supports and early establishment
Irrigation design, installation and upgrades
Trellis installation, replacement and Eco-Trellis systems
Post-planting care, pruning and vine training

Vineyard redevelopment and block redesign
Row-spacing changes and vine reconstruction
Vine, trellis and irrigation removal
Material clearing, recovery and site clean-up
Ripping, cultivation and soil renovation
Erosion, weed and cover crop management
Land rehabilitation and replanting preparation
Labour, machinery, budgeting and project coordination

New Vineyard Development

Complete support for establishing a new vineyard, from initial site preparation through to irrigation, trellising, planting and early vine establishment.

This service may suit: Landholders developing a new vineyard or expanding an existing operation.

Vine Planting

Accurate vine placement using the nominated spacing, depth and row orientation, with support for vine guards, stakes, irrigation and initial training.

This service may suit: New developments, replacement planting or blocks being replanted after removal.

Vineyard Redevelopment

Improvement or redesign of existing vineyard blocks, including row changes, infrastructure upgrades, replanting, vine reconstruction and soil improvement.

This service may suit: Existing vineyards requiring improved efficiency, renewed infrastructure or a different production approach.

Vineyard Removal

Partial or complete removal of vines, posts, wires and irrigation infrastructure, including machinery coordination, clean-up and preparation for the site’s next use.

This service may suit: Underperforming blocks, redevelopment projects or land transitioning to another agricultural or commercial use.

Irrigation and Trellis Installation

Design and installation of irrigation and trellis systems suited to the vineyard layout, soil conditions, water availability and intended management system.

This service may suit: New vineyards, redevelopment projects or existing blocks requiring infrastructure upgrades.

Land Preparation and Rehabilitation

Soil preparation and rehabilitation following removal or before planting, including ripping, cultivation, amendments, erosion control and cover crop establishment.

This service may suit: Sites requiring soil improvement, replanting preparation or transition to another land use.

Post-Planting Care

Support during early vine establishment, including irrigation monitoring, training, pruning, weed control, nutrition and replacement of failed vines.

This service may suit: Newly planted vineyards requiring consistent follow-up through the establishment period.

Project Management

Coordination of labour, machinery, materials, contractors, budgets, timing and progress reporting across the development or removal project.

This service may suit: Owners seeking a single point of coordination or support managing a staged vineyard project.

Discuss Your Vineyard Project

Whether you’re planting a new vineyard, redeveloping an existing block or removing vines to prepare the land for its next use, Pridham Viticulture can help plan and deliver the work.

If you’re not sure which services you need, get in touch. We can talk through your site, objectives and the most practical next steps.

Contact Lachie to discuss your vineyard development, planting, redevelopment or removal requirements.