Author Archives for Amanda
December 20, 2012 11:24 am
Published by Amanda
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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November 21, 2012 1:23 pm
Published by Amanda
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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August 2, 2012 5:23 am
Published by Amanda
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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May 14, 2015 9:00 am
Published by Amanda
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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March 3, 2016 1:41 pm
Published by Amanda
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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March 20, 2013 1:03 pm
Published by Amanda
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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November 8, 2012 1:08 pm
Published by Amanda
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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October 16, 2012 3:51 am
Published by Amanda
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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June 4, 2013 12:19 pm
Published by Amanda
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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October 4, 2012 6:00 am
Published by Amanda
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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October 3, 2012 4:57 am
Published by Amanda
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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August 2, 2012 11:35 pm
Published by Amanda
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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June 3, 2012 4:44 am
Published by Amanda
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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December 13, 2012 9:14 am
Published by Amanda
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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November 4, 2016 12:08 pm
Published by Amanda
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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January 8, 2013 11:01 am
Published by Amanda
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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December 10, 2012 1:48 pm
Published by Amanda
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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November 8, 2012 2:31 pm
Published by Amanda
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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October 31, 2012 4:16 pm
Published by Amanda
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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October 22, 2012 6:25 am
Published by Amanda
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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