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Cressbrook Dam, Crows Nest

December 20, 2012 11:24 am Published by Comments Off on Cressbrook Dam, Crows Nest

Natural Play at its best! This is the first GFRC Treehouse we brought to Australia for Toowoomba Regional Council.  With custom designed possum and wombat inserts in the “tree trunk” and recycled permalene “wood look” panelling, the look and feel of nature is even appealing...
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Kerrisdale, Mackay

November 21, 2012 1:23 pm Published by Comments Off on Kerrisdale, Mackay

After establishing a close working affiliation with the client and the Project Manager, Playscape Creations North Queensland (Advantage Sports & Leisure) were asked to create – from the ground up – a modern and accessible playground for the latest stage of the Kerrisdale residential development....
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Mount Isa Recreation Park

August 2, 2012 5:23 am Published by Comments Off on Mount Isa Recreation Park

The team at Playscape Creations were proud to be a part of the design and construction of the biggest spray park in Queensland. Situated in Mt Isa, the council had upgraded one of its city central parks to a destination location called the Mt Isa...
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Rubber Features

May 14, 2015 9:00 am Published by Comments Off on Rubber Features

For imaginative play, our Rubber Creatures and Features add that additional play element to any park or playground setting.  Jumping from dome to dome, making friends with frogs and turtles and including water spray features to add that extra splash to our Whales and Starfish. A great range of colours allow...
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Independent Play

March 3, 2016 1:41 pm Published by Comments Off on Independent Play

  Independent Play features add  sensory, active, social and challenging play value to any space – and our vast range of equipment, from climbers, spinners, rockers and swings, to furniture, sensory hand carved totems and kinetic play pieces means that we can help add maximum...
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Furniture and Features

March 20, 2013 1:03 pm Published by Comments Off on Furniture and Features

A playground can be about so much more than the play system and some swings.  Create an inviting destination for the whole community with our range of park features and furniture.  Sensory totems, outdoor musical instruments, plantings, nature trail steppers – are just some of the additional...
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Park Furniture

November 8, 2012 1:08 pm Published by Comments Off on Park Furniture

Create an inviting destination for the whole community with our range of long-lasting picnic tables and benches.  Add litter receptacles, accessible drinking fountains (with dog bowls!) and bike racks to complete the setting. The new ‘Vivid’ Range brings a kaleidoscopic brilliance to the playground with funk and colour...
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Bailey Reserve, Bentleigh East

October 16, 2012 3:51 am Published by Comments Off on Bailey Reserve, Bentleigh East

Our brief was to blend in with the nautical theme of the neighbouring Aquatic Centre – so we set to work on a Custom Design that resulted in a wonderfully innovative, ‘one of a kind’ Boat, with Mobius climbing walls, net climbing, and plenty of...
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The Meadows, Pimpama

June 4, 2013 12:19 pm Published by Comments Off on The Meadows, Pimpama

We have mentioned before that relationships are key, and again we found a solid foundation of trust and reliability in working with Planit Consulting as Project Managers for Leda Holdings’ latest development – The Meadows at Pimpama. We were asked to design a playground that encouraged...
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Warner Lakes, Brisbane

October 4, 2012 6:00 am Published by Comments Off on Warner Lakes, Brisbane

Relationships are key, and with such a key residential development as Warner Lakes in the north of Brisbane, our clients required not only a “wow” structure but also a non-fragmented delivery that they could trust and rely on from design through to construction. Working with...
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Blue Mountains City Council

October 3, 2012 4:57 am Published by Comments Off on Blue Mountains City Council

Blue Mountains City Council posted an online Tender request for Playground Equipment Renewal.  The Scope of Works included – Construction of Play Walls, Relocation of existing fencing, picnic table and Bin, Concrete paving and pads, Supply and Install of Play Equipment, Rubberised Softfall, Organic Softfall,...
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Princes Park, Prahran

August 2, 2012 11:35 pm Published by Comments Off on Princes Park, Prahran

Set in the midst of a collection of architecturally significant heritage buildings, City of Stonnington were after a truly unique design for the renovation of the playground at Princes Gardens, Prahran. Incorporating the innovative Evos and Weevos playground models, alongside Inclusive All Abilities play elements,...
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Aspect – Vern Barnett School

June 3, 2012 4:44 am Published by Comments Off on Aspect – Vern Barnett School

Vern Barnett School is a school catering for children with Autism and putting together a ‘play’ area for the children needed to meet the specific needs of their students and not just a stock standard off the shelf project approach.  After sitting down with the...
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Riverbank Park, Caboolture

December 13, 2012 9:14 am Published by Comments Off on Riverbank Park, Caboolture

It’s not often that we work on a major development that is predominantly designed for Junior Play, but this playspace for PEET Developments, with Cardno Splat was a great teaming in achieving outstanding design and architectural effect. Our Weevos design was the perfect fit, offering...
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Concrete Table Tennis Tables and Fussball Tables

November 4, 2016 12:08 pm Published by Comments Off on Concrete Table Tennis Tables and Fussball Tables

HeBlad concrete Table Tennis Tables and Fussball Tables are designed to be completely weatherproof and to be played at any time by users of all ages and abilities.  A traditional favourite now made available to everyone.  Community table tennis and Fussball have been popular outdoor...
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Happy New Year

January 8, 2013 11:01 am Published by Comments Off on Happy New Year

We hope that 2013 has gotten off to a great start for all.  Some are no doubt still enjoying the holidays, and we trust that all are safe from the bush fires and heatwaves sweeping the country. A Playscape Creations team will be setting off for...
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Your Recreational Team

School Holiday Fun

December 10, 2012 1:48 pm Published by Comments Off on School Holiday Fun

Nowadays, many youngsters prefer to spend their free time indoors, listening to music, using the computer or their various “devices”. Some parents may think there is little they can do to encourage their kids to be active in outdoor play, but there are ways to...
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Healthy Active Children

November 8, 2012 2:31 pm Published by Comments Off on Healthy Active Children

It’s important that children engage in healthy, physically active outdoor play every day – and it’s just as important that children experience it as simply having a good time. A quarter of Australian children and teenagers are overweight or obese, indicating the need to foster...
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Australian Health Survey

October 31, 2012 4:16 pm Published by Comments Off on Australian Health Survey

It’s the most comprehensive study of the health of Australians ever undertaken – and the news was not great.  The study has unfortunately found that 67% of Australians perform little to no exercise, and obesity rates in adults are continuing to grow.  Types of exercise covered...
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Exercising to promote good health

October 22, 2012 6:25 am Published by Comments Off on Exercising to promote good health

Muscle strengthening activity programmes provide health benefits needed to stave off age associated muscle decline and health risks.  But the number of Australians who regularly participate is far too low – it’s as simple as that. AMA Qld President, Dr Alex Markwell was recently quoted as...
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