Lake Macquarie Variety Playground
Completed May 2008
Client Information
Lake Macquarie City Council
- Duration: 9 Months
- Value: $1,000,000
- Location: Speers Point, Lake Macquarie
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Project Details
Scope of Work
- Construct custom designed deck and an assortment of structures including timber pirate boat, and themed painted timber panels and a variety of timber bridges and ramps
- Install mixed hard surfaces of concrete, stabilized ryolite paths, paving, flagstone paving and soft-fall materials
- Install a range of musical items
- Install bins, modified drinking fountains and furniture for disabled access
- Install shade structures and play equipment
- Install sand pit with rock borders and co-ordinate the installation of the assorted decorative stone sculptures throughout the park
- Install Liberty swing for wheelchair access supplied by Variety, the Children’s Charity
Significant Achievements
- Co-ordinate the large range of sub-contractors both through the Council and Daracon Group.
- Complete works whilst dealing with contaminated site soil.
- Complete additional works within timeframe for official opening.
- Very high water table created issues for excavation of footings.