Stirk Park Playground and Skatepark
Client:
City of Kalamunda
Construction Period:
March 2023 – November 2023
Total Value:
$3,000,000
This project involved the rejuvenation of an existing park including: removal of existing play equipment; clearing and demolition; construction of new playground equipment and structures; Skate Park infrastructure; Electrical lighting; soft landscaping; decorative paths; and other civil works such as drainage improvements.
This included:
- Collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure the project seamlessly integrates into the community’s daily life.
- Clearing and earthworks to prepare the site.
- Precision earthworks and final trimming to achieve perfect design levels.
- Installing drainage systems, including subsoil drains around the skatepark bowl and retaining walls.
- Lighting and electrical installations to brighten up the area.
- Constructing concrete structures like bowls, banks, ledges, flats, edgewalls, stairs, rails, and more.
- Building rammed earth block retaining walls for a natural, sturdy look.
- Creating concrete bench seating for relaxation.
- Adding furniture and play equipment such as rope walks, climbing towers, slides, tread chimes, swings, a flying fox, zigzag climbers, BBQs, drink fountains, picnic tables and chairs, bike racks, and more.
- Installing fitness equipment like cycle seats, aerobic walkers, shoulder presses, and more.
- Erecting shade shelters for comfort.
- Crafting decorative concrete paths for aesthetic appeal.
- Setting up irrigation systems to keep everything green.
- Preparing soil for turf and plantings to ensure lush growth.
- Soft landscaping with turf, trees, and mulch covering over 2000m².
Advanteering prides itself on the attention of detail given to each and every project. The high-level project management applied ensured that these issues were discovered and addressed ahead of time, resulting in no impact to the overall construction programme.