Co-Ordinated Landscapes was awarded Principal Contractor  for the construction of the Bicentennial Park Upgrade (Stage 1).  The upgrade is 400 – 800m from the Sydney Olympic Park Town Centre precinct and offers local residents with passive recreational needs on a daily basis.  Stage one amenities include:

• District scale play-space to accommodate the needs of younger children (2-8 years) and those with physical and cognitive disabilities
• Dog off-leash area primary objective is to accommodate the needs of residents with either smaller-larger dogs and/or several dogs being walked at any one time.
• Coal fire BBQs – provide for tables of variable height to accommodate different types of parklands visitor BYO coal fired BBQs

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Installation of shade sails provide a generous supply of shaded seating areas. An almost 100m long perimeter seating wall capitalises on the “deep shade” of large fig and pear trees, while maintaining surveillance of all play pods.

The use of a natural, heat-resistant materials such as sandstone, and furniture made from recycled plastics create “cool oases”, further enabling visitors to spend more time in the space.

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The Landscape Architect’s elevated (no-dig) bulk earth works approach and Co-Ordinated Landscapes expert site management of the remediated lands and successful installation of a major new stormwater system (in accordance with rigorous EPA imposed consent conditions) was celebrated by the client.

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An innovative installation from the client, data will be collected daily on-air temperatures, and soil moisture levels from this play space as a benchmark for future constructions providing valuable data on climate change design.

The Bonnie Vale Campground Remediation project was led and coordinated by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. The consultant Landscape Architect being Tract Consultants.
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Co-Ordinated Landscapes succeeded in the select tender process to be part of this project, working with the above and in partnership with the local Aboriginal community regarding the remediation of Bonnie Vale Campground to manage asbestos risk.  These works had three priorities:  1 – Appropriate actions to remediate areas affected by asbestos.  2 – Consideration of environmental issues.  3 – Protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage and potential archaeological materials.

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The scope of works included hard & soft landscaping, furniture & park equipment, building structures and site Infrastructure.  The seamless collaboration with all stakeholders resulted in all KPIs being met and overcoming complex issues such as asbestos remediation, dynamic coastal erosion, tidal inundation, protection of highly significant Aboriginal archaeology and the improvements to camping facilities.

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This was an opportunity for Co-Ordinated Landscapes  to work closely with NPWS – a leader in protected area management and the multi-disciplinary team to identify and then deliver solutions to manage a range of complex issues in a very popular recreational area.

The multi-disciplinary team comprising the consultant landscape architect, hygienist, archaeologist and coastal engineers to strike a balance between upgrading the site and protecting the site’s sensitive natural and cultural values.

The project outcome was a premium finish on time and on budget and this fabulous campground will be enjoyed by thousands of visitors for decades to come.

The Fairbridge Farm School was home to almost 1000 orphaned or poor British children trained as farmers and servants.  The Fairbridge Children’s Park is a site representing a journey through the lives of those migrant children from 1938 – 1973, with a strong narrative interpreting the children’s Origin, Passage, Farm Life and Turn Out.  The intent of the park is to be a place of beauty and tranquillity-an antidote to the hardship and isolation of its former residents.

Located in the Central West region of NSW, along the Mitchell Highway, just east of Molong, the park is a tourist attraction and a place to stop, rest and reflect on the local history.  The design and construction of the park was a collaboration between The Old Fairbridgians Association, Clouston Associates, Carbonne Council, the Traditional Owners and Co-Ordinated Landscapes.

Constructing in a rural setting does bring with it some challenges, such as wildlife, an ongoing drought and no one could have predicted a global pandemic!  With attentive management, utilising local contractors and purchasing water from local bores, the program and budget were met.  The park includes car park facilities, public art, interpretive elements, concrete & paved paths, picnic settings, native trees, shrubs and grass planting.  Project highlights are the sandblasted dated path outlining significant events, the large photographs of the actual children arriving and the original village bell.  Fairbridge Children’s Park opened in March 2020, the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects described the park as “a place or rest and reflection…an example of landscape architecture’s ability to contribute to healing.”

Photo’s courtesy of Brenton Cox Photography

Exhibition Village (Stage 32) is part of the Sekisui House master planned community in Gledswood Hills.  The site was originally the El Caballo Blanco equine theme park. The circular space links to the wider community by four roads & purpose-built path and future pedestrian crossing connecting to the existing development (Stage 31).  After being the successful tenderer, Co-Ordinated Landscapes started work in 2021.

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The final construction features community tennis court with high chainmesh fence and swimming pool with frameless glass pool fence, both are linked to the BBQ terrace.

The BBQ area, seats and table were constructed from salvaged logs from the site.  These main features are complemented by natural landscaping elements such as sandstone retaining walls, steps, ramps and pavements.

Extra care was taken with the native restoration with plant stock ranging from 1000L to tube stock and over 1000m2 of turf was laid.  A focus on storm water drainage included landscape swales to surface pits.

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The challenge were the changes in grades and heights over small areas of the site, the team overcome this by introducing retaining walls.  The project was well received from the client due to meeting milestones and budget.

Co-Ordinated Landscapes was awarded principal contractor through an open tender.  The upgrade included a new gathering space (amphitheatre),  a new Prince of Wales Lookout, and an accessible, night-lit boardwalk connecting the lookouts and amphitheatre.

Click on this link for the breath-taking aerial footage of the project  https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=nrs-UrDsIcc&feature=youtu.be

The project involved a close partnership with Steelworks Engineering and during construction we have had to manoeuvre our way through drought, bushfires and a global pandemic.

A challenge was access constraints and the steep topography. Ross Delvecchio, Co-Ordinated Landscapes Site Manager said, “The use of a Spider Excavator was pivotal for preparing the footings for the new elevated walkways. It is an incredibly flexible and strong specialist machine.”

The newly upgraded lookout at Echo Point, Katoomba was officially opened during NAIDOC Week 14 November 2020).  Blue Mountains City Council Mayor, Mark Greenhill OAM, Senator The Hon. Marise Payne and Gundungurra and Dharug Traditional Owners, represented by Aunty Sharyn Halls and Chris Tobin, opened the new Gathering Place, lookout and walking tracks.  Darren Mansfield from @33_Parallel said “as the planting matures, the Gathering Place will feel like a glade within a grove.”

Sub Base Platypus Urban Renewal, this now decommissioned historical site in Neutral Bay was the former torpedo factory, submarine base and gasworks.

The works undertaken are best described by Lauren Nissen Senior Associate at Aspect Studios  “The final stage of the public domain, constructed by Co-ordinated Landscapes, includes the Courtyard, Arrival Square and Gateway Plaza.  The Arrival Square and Courtyard capture the stunning views across the bay to Kurraba Point, providing sheltered and welcoming spaces to pause and appreciate the site’s architectural heritage. Local native plant species are used in innovative ways – from the suspended ‘U’ planters to the climbing trellises from industrial, circular planters – to create a beautiful backdrop to the space and to reintroduce biodiversity to the site after over a century of industrialisation.”

Co-Ordinated Landscapes craned in mature Ficus ribiginosas (Port Jackson Figs) and Livistona Australis (Cabbage Tree Palms) recycled from another building site.  An important part of the transplant was keeping their orientation.  Other works included street furniture, bins, bike racks, a drinking fountain and security bollards.

The site is managed by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust and the Bondi to Manly Walk transverses the site.

Co-Ordinated Landscapes was Principal Contractor for the construction of Biddy Giles Park.  The 9,000 sqm park is a significant community asset comprising of a central informal sports field, district all-abilities playground and public plaza, as well as cultural and heritage features inherent in the historic Kirrawee Brick Pit & Kiln site.

The scope of works included civil, hard and soft landscaping. The civil works included structural slab/footings, footpath and paving & all concrete structure (including seating) over an OSD tank.

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The hard landscaping consisted of installing furniture & fixtures, playground fencing, bollards, concrete works, masonry walls, sandstone blocks and gabion wall and supply and install of Play Equipment from Lark Industries (Trolls balance beam, Cable Slide, Junior Play Tower, Triple Swing, Junior Basket Swing, Basketball hoop, Table Tennis) as well as supervising the installation of other play equipment. The playground features shade sails, seating, wet pour rubber, acrylic sports surface and anti-graffiti surface treatment.

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Co-Ordinated Landscapes did all the tree planting and softworks and subsurface drainage lines were installed in garden areas to pick up subsurface water (there are drainage pits incorporated into the design to manage surface run off).  All of these works fall into the OSD tank which will flow through the storm water filtration cartridges and enviropods.

Co-Ordinated Landscapes engaged and inducted specialist subcontractors whom we have close working relationships or were recommended by locals with the same quality work ethos.  The final construction was well received by the client Deicorp, Sutherland Shire Council and the many happy families who frequent the park.

School outdoor areas are more than playgrounds.

Co-Ordinated Landscapes worked with DTA Architects, Inview Design and Patrician Brothers’ College Fairfield to construct a beautiful and functional outdoor recreation and learning area.

The main meeting place features curved seating and stone set pavements beneath shade sails. The shade sail posts incorporate Wifi and lighting.

New native gardens are scattered with sandstone seating blocks and the new trees extend from the gardens into a composite timber deck and will provide shade and greenery once the trees mature.

Existing trees have been carefully integrated into the labyrinth, chess board and multi-purpose courts. Other elements of the design include table tennis tables, drinking fountains and an all-abilities access ramp to a new deck that is adjacent the staff lunchroom.

Other works undertaken include concrete seating and footpaths, cobblestone paving, deco granite pathways, soil remediation and stormwater & other services.

‘Ferndale’ was officially opened in May 2019 to much acclaim. The name ‘Ferndale’ pays homage to the Dreis family who donated part of their farm and winery of the same name to the Catholic Church, on which the school now stands.

In 2005, the ‘Aboriginal Children’s Memorial Garden’ was built in the grounds of the Children’s Hospital at Westmead under the guidance of Rita Williams, Senior Aboriginal Health Education Officer. It was designed by Aboriginal people as a place of cultural importance and supported by a grant from the Aboriginal Health Branch of NSW Health. The project was constructed by Co-Ordinated Landscapes.

Working with Bronwyn Bancroft – a well-known Aboriginal artist – the garden design represents the Hospital as a meeting place for communities and a place of healing and reconciliation.

The totem poles and seven circles represent Australia’s states and territories and the Aboriginal communities within. The circle of hand-made tiles, designed by Aboriginal children and their families under the guidance of artist Elizabeth Ronney and Rita Williams, honours their stories.

Garden commemorates the children who were forcibly removed from their families and communities under the policies of former governments.

The Hospital formally apologised for the part it played in the removal of Aboriginal children.  Dennis Dunn from the Wiradjuri clan, on behalf of the Dhurruk People, accepted the apology from the hospital. Aunty Edna, a Dhurruk elder, donated a rock acknowledging the Hospital was built on Dhurruk land and she wrote a poem in both Dhurruk and English which is engraved on a plaque.  Moving forward and the garden is now part of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legacy Strategy and Action Plan 2018-2022.

Fifteen years later, the garden is still under the guidance of Rita and in need of some minor repairs. “Co-Ordinated Landscapes has had a long association with the Children’s’ Hospital at Westmead but working with Rita and her team to create the Aboriginal Children’s Memorial Garden was a highlight so we are delighted Rita contacted us 15 years later to help with its renovation and at such a poignant time, as Rita is retiring next year and this garden will be her legacy” said Carl Small Co-Ordinated Landscapes General Manager.

Keeping with the Sekisui House overarching philosophy “Love of Humanity”.
Gledswood Hills Reserve encapsulates two the key traditional Japanese planning/design themes and adapts them to the Australian environment.
1. Satoyama “the ribbons of green that bring us together”
2. Michi “all daily activities can be enriched by good spatial design with quality details”

The six-hectare reserve compliments an outstanding living environment, elevating the experiential nature of the area and ensures a resilient development for the future.

The reserve offers varied experiences including elements of enclosure, openness, shade, sunshine, texture, sound and scent. Not forgetting the reserves origins, the existing park/golf course character is ever present, offering added interest through structures level changes.  It was important to retain existing trees, while planting new.  The rain garden is a visible and functional treatment for storm water.

A rich pedestrian experience was achieved by the implementation of interpretive and educational elements and places for rest. The pathways/cycleways allow for contemplation and interaction.

The three fitness stations are purposely placed throughout the park to encourage exercise and form a circuit.  The multi-courts and Insitu concrete skate boxes and concrete area cater for all ages to skate/scoot and play ball games.

Beautifully structured all ability amenities building  and shade structures are positioned in the middle and bottom of the reserve.

Bespoke furniture is featured throughout park to create identity and quality.
Toddler (0-4 years) & Childrens (5 – 12 years) playground offers curious fun whilst enhancing motor skills.

Other works included to achieve end result
Earthworks & Soil Management, Drainage, Irrigation, Retaining Walls, Stonework
Lighting & Electrical, Fencing, Handrails, Soft landscaping.

For a birds eye view watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4tPMbBr-N0&feature=youtu.be

Designed to be a premier recreation facility, the playground is centrally located and links to the cycle/walking paths into the main Lithgow precinct.  The playground incorporates universal access principles including all accessible pathways, facilities and amenities, as well as contrasting colour and texture in materials to aid navigation.

The concept design for the playground was daring. Designed by award-winning playground designer Ric McConaghy in collaboration with Justin Staggard Pty Ltd.  Ric references Lithgow’s story, past and present throughout the playground…
• The Wiradjuri Indigenous mob, with artwork, plants (food source) and humpy.
• Coal history, from the dark retaining wall leading you down from the car park to the large coal mining tower (play equipment), old coal carriage seat and old coal skip.
• ANZAC small arms factory – ANZAC symbols featured in the park.
• River system – Water based area symbolises the shape of the two creeks.
• Rail – The carousel symbolises the historic train turn table.
• Lithgow’s rock formation called the Lost City (Pagoda structures) are designed as climbing structures within the park.
• Wollemi Pine – A paved area is an interpretation of the Wollemi Pine leaf (The pines were found 60km from Lithgow).

Other features include the double mouse wheel, flying fox, climbing walls, wheel-up sandpit, water-play features and make your own cubby (humpy).  Auslan Panels, educate  visitors about sign language and are featured with playground creatives.  The creative  critters and small creatures (eel, spider, snails, ant and many more) were designed by Ric and the local blacksmith, creating a sense excitement, curiosity and wonder.

Other works included retaining walls, garden works, friendship circle (firepit), bespoke giant goanna, playground equipment, softfall, turfing, mulching, BBQ’s, seating, giant basket swing, carousel, picnic shelters, ramps as well as increased tree covering.

The most humbling feedback has been from a Lithgow Pilot Program (Mothers Group & Aged Care Facility) Sharing time together at the Adventure Park. Highlighting the importance of Inter-generational Play.

Located at the former South Sydney Hospital Site, Joynton Ave, Zetlands. This is one of the most exciting new developments in Sydney.

Co-Ordinated Landscapes was subcontracted install decomposed granite pavements and install soil, trees, shrubs, ground covers and mulch.  Turf & irrigation was installed in the centre of the park and is a community highlight of the project.

The Matron Ruby Grant Park is made up of the Joynton Avenue Creative Centre, Waranara Early Education Centre, The Banga Community Shed and a community playground.

A challenging design with numerous different pavement treatments, mosaic walls, custom pre-cast concrete works, custom seating elements and an additional carpark, Co-Ordinated Landscapes was successful in their tender to Wollongong City Council. Council’s upgrade to the iconic Bald Hill Reserve involved specialist services and sewer work including directional drilling approximately 350 vertical metres down the escarpment to facilitate the new kiosk and toilet facility.

An important requirement of the project was access and scheduling works in order for pedestrians, cars and bikes to continue their use of the carpark facilities throughout the duration of the works. A key component to our tender was our approach to the staging of works to reduce the impact on all visitors to the site.

The numerous changes to the toilet block and kiosk in design meant we had to be flexible and ensure good communication.  The furniture elements were also a challenge as they were pre-cast and we had to ensure that the high standard of quality was met. We also assisted in working with the supplier to quality control relevant lifting plugs that were installed as part of the process to ensure ease of offloading and installation due to their weight.

As part of the works, the surrounds to an existing memorial to Sir Lawrence Hargrave – the father of flight – were upgraded and a ramp and handrail now ensure access for all visitors as well as providing an additional viewing platform to enjoy the stunning views to the South Coast.

Photos taken by Simon Wood Photography

Although not strictly a landscape project, Keira Street allowed Co-Ordinated Landscapes to demonstrate our versatile experience and manage a mainly civil based project.  Working closely with Hansen Yuncken – the principal contractor – Co-Ordinated Landscapes were responsible for the excavation to the roadway, preparing and pouring of the kerbs and crossings, segmental pavement, softscapes cascading to the entry, the planters and all associated traffic management requirements.

Working closely with the general public, shop owners and Wollongong City Council, Co-Ordinated Landscapes had to ensure minimal disruption as this project required the closure of a main street and incorporated night works.

A very time critical project, Co-Ordinated Landscapes had to ensure that contractors were efficient, and to work with them to understand the importance of timely night deliveries to reduce downtime. A well received project which required precision planning, good communication and knowledge of the site limitations.

Years in the planning, this building block adjacent Fairfield train station was purchased by Council to revitalise the town centre and provide outdoor facilities for residents, commuters and local shop owners.

Incorporating various seating elements and depicting the history of the locality, this vibrant design by Group GSA incorporated numerous level changes and design elements.

Elements include decking, seating, historical photos and text, a large television screen lighting, local murals, metal screens, folded yellow metal seating elements, artificial turf, mature tree plantings, raised planter boxes and a patterned paving pattern.

These numerous elements come together creating a fun, bright practical space that provides respite from the main street. Local context is reinforced with the historical photos as a subtle tribute to the past.

Photos taken by Simon Wood Photography

A critical element of the Western Sydney Parkland Trust (WSPT) open tender for the mountain bike track carpark and surrounding infrastructure was the co-ordination and management of several other large trades including the shelters and the mountain bike trail builder.

Co-Ordinated Landscapes were successful in the tender process and worked with Group GSA and other specialists to develop original concept images for the feature coreten walls, the steel mesh decks and the entry gates. This process required design meeting, concept drawings and shop drawings presented for client approval.  The end result was a comprehensive functional space with some key specialised elements, creating a unique precinct facilitating the activities of mountain bikers and their families.

Elements included the coordination, design and construction of, 3 tiered carparks, sculptural folded coreten walls, gabion walls, custom galvanised steel decks and bridges, bollards, bike racks & furniture, entry signage and soft landscaping.

Co-Ordinated Landscapes worked alongside the Mountain Bike track designer and the core-ten shelter fabricators who were contracted directly to WSPT, to ensure wherever possible efficiencies were found and communication was maintained for the benefit of the overall project.

Co-Ordinated Landscape separate tender for the amenities building was successful.  The separate contract included the installation of a toilet block similar to the sculptural structures already provided over the existing shelters, an irrigation system, septic tank system, access ramp and surrounding planting. The client was responsible for electrical.

A luxury residential community featuring unique low rise towers and apartments,  all encircle a series of lush garden courtyards. The ground level features extensive podium style landscaping, which creates privacy while enhancing the luxury feel of the community.  A shade sail was also installed over the playground.

Located between two buildings in the middle of campus, this project was a renewal of existing access to provide a critical part of the UOW landscape.  A challenging project as it was located in a services corridor with numerous conflicts to be resolved between footings and services on site.

Co-Ordinated Landscapes placed a huge importance in hitting the critical completion dates communicated to us by the client so as to ensure students were not inconvenienced upon returning at the end of February. Even though we had numerous delays due to rain we worked with the client to establish a plan for the works so that critical access paths were open for the start of the university semester and the minor works were able to progress without inconvenience to staff or students.

Elements of this project included demolition, unit paving, retaining walls, rock walls, seating walls, precast concrete stairs, ramps, bike racks, balustrades, garden beds and turf.

Parramatta Park Trust (the Trust) engaged McGregor Coxall Landscape Architects to design a unique and exciting new area within Parramatta Park.  Co-Ordinated Landscapes was Head Contractor.

Being in Parramatta Park, a place of significant cultural importance and World Heritage Listed, the site sensitivity provided many challenges to design a large scale interactive and fun playground whilst still touching the ground lightly and minimising excavation.

Co-Ordinated Landscapes worked very closely with the client and landscape architect to overcome issues and redesigns, while offering construction advice, methodology and efficiencies.

Works included the installation of a bespoke playground, associated pathways and shade structures. The playground is composed of a series of 6 large galvanised steel rings, a deck structure, a custom elephant slide and purpose built flying fox.  The steel rings contain a variety of bespoke and proprietary play elements either in sand or soft fall rubber surfacing  with pathways surrounding the play areas.  The planting palette is comprised of Cumberland Plain Woodland species and is designed to maintain sight lines into and out of the Precinct.

Through both formal and informal landscaping elements, the works support the continued growth of Parramatta Park as a key destination for Western Sydney.

Co-Ordinated Landscapes was the Head Contractor for this project, managing numerous sub-contracts for the various elements.

The co-ordination of the subcontractors, management to critical time-frames, along with the maintenance of our high standard of quality were essential to the success of the project.

Elements include,

• The impressive 11m high Tree house,  providing a unique series of rooms, bridges and play-spaces for kids and adults alike.
• The large scale water-play area with plant room.  Complex in its design, provides engaging play experiences for numerous children at the same time.
• The impressive kiosk amenities building with petal shapes roof structure.
• Interactive playground for young children to teenagers was designed to compliment existing services with its proximity to cycle ways and picnic areas.
• Other elements include terraced landscaped areas, pre-cast concrete walls, in-situ concrete walls, seating, planting and pavements.

Located alongside the Parramatta River within the Sydney Olympic Parklands, Blaxland Riverside Park provides various activities for visitors to the Parklands and has become an iconic destination for families in the ever growing Sydney Basin.

Sekisui House Australia contracted Co-Ordinated Landscapes to construct a local park and playground as part of Stage 11 works at The Hermitage.

Curvaceous Paths and smooth rounded turf mounds surround an all-ages playground taking advantage of gorgeous views across the development from its high vantage point.

The park utilises the shade provided by the existing mature trees, custom furniture and fitness equipment stations are spread around the park providing an amenity for local residents.

This park has been designed to provide a green link to the Gledswood Hills Reserve, the centerpiece of the Hermitage development, whilst still providing its own intimate local level park experience.

Smack bang in the middle of Sydney this small forgotten park was redesigned to allow pedestrian access seating and incorporated kinetic artworks, to revitalise this small pocket of greenery hidden behind Liverpool street.

Co-Ordinated Landscapes worked with Taylor Brammer Landscape Architects to design the two sets of stairs and all finishes to ensure excavation was limited to the bare minimum to protect the numerous mature trees on this site.

Using cast concrete sleepers as stair treads as well as stepping stone at the base of the trees and synthetic turf, due to the lack of sun available to the site and mass planting garden beds.

Being very mindful of the historical significance this area, including artworks and cultural markers, Co-Ordinated Landscapes was engaged to complete the footpath reconstruction in stone and bitumen.

Generous footpaths with adequate lighting was imperative to the plan.

Road resurfacing: Stage 1 – 300 lm, Stage 2 – 450 lm
Duration: Stage 1: 24 weeks, Stage 2: 26 weeks

The original site of the South Sydney Rabbitoh’s Rugby League Stadium Redfern Park was previously a disjointed recreational area.   

Co-Ordinated Landscapes was a sub-contractor for Hansen Yuncken.  The refurbishment of Redfern Park included demolition of existing park infrastructure, an upgrade of pedestrian pathways and surrounding streetscapes, refurbishment of existing Heritage items, the gardens and lawns, a children’s playground, replacement of the Rabbitoh’s Rugby League Football Stadium with a new sunken Professional standard Training facility and a Community Centre. 

Elements include a children’s playground with a water play element, concrete paths and structures, precast concrete seating unit, asphalt paving, sandstone cladding, boundary walls, irrigation, soil works, planting and turfing.  

Through a competitive tender process, Co-Ordinated Landscapes  secured the role as Head Contractor, delivering a carpark with line-marking, wheelstops and bollards along with the surrounding planting and finishes. 

In addition to the carpark works this contract included the construction of tracks through Deans Park (another portion of land which is part of the Western Sydney Parklands) and a bridge over an existing creek.  

Co-ordination of the track works included proactively liaising with residents who adjist horses in the paddocks where boundaries were adjusted.  Liaising with local Aboriginal representative and the M7 to ensure works gained the correct approvals and all permits were issued.  A variation for a carpark at Richmond Road was also secured. 

Camden Council released an open tender for Sedgewick Reserve Youth Space.  The intent was to revitalise and existing play area of 5070m2, to cater for all ages and families with an emphasis on providing recreational experiences for 3 – 12 year olds and new focus on 12 – 17 year olds.

Co-Ordinated Landscapes won the open tender and secured the Principal Contractor role. New play equipment was implemented (Large space net, trampoline, rope swing, spinning feature and basket swing.  Project Manager Jim (A keen skateboarder) took pride in helping to construct the Skate & Scooter feature, a youth peanut.

The existing playground equipment was repaired. The existing shelter was transferred to Harrington Park.  Reusing existing assets adds a sustainable element to the new parks.

Sedgewick Reserve features a new amenities block, new shade canopies, park furniture, play equipment, log formation free climb, musical instruments, plants and car park (drop off area).  A modern solar powered phone charging seat is situated near the drinking fountain & bike racks.  These numerous elements including tree protection and extensive mass planting of native grasses and accent plants/shurbs come together creating a youthful environment amongst the trees.

Camden Council released an open tender for Harrington Park with the intent to upgrade the park into a Youth Space, encouraging the community to play in the 6850 m2 area.  Catering for all ages and families with an emphasis on providing recreational experiences for 7 – 17 year olds.  The community consultation through the council’s “Your Parks Your Voice’ portal embraced the new Australian Ninja Warrior phenomenon.

Co-Ordinated Landscapes won the open tender and secured the Principal Contractor role. New play equipment was implemented (Large space net, Ninja Warrior Challenge equipment, slide and children’s spinning net.  The pathway and ramps include skate, scooter and bike features.  The shelter was transferred from Sedgewick Reserve Youth Space and repaired to look new.  Reusing existing assets adds a sustainable element to the new park.

Sedgewick Reserve features a new car park, amenities block, new shade canopies, park furniture and play equipment. The modern solar powered phone charging seat is situated near the bike racks.

These numerous elements including tree protection and extensive mass planting of native grasses and accent plants/shurbs come together creating a youthful environment with a water view.

The client was happy as the project was finished on time and within budget.

Formerly the site of market gardens and later nursery gardens, the area had an abundance of native fauna.   Anglicare Retirement Village had constructed the first 2 stages of this development taking advantage of the surrounding coastal ambience. 

Works included: General soft landscapes including turf areas, garden areas and some wetland planting areas, concrete footpaths, timber viewing platforms, deck and walkway along the edge of the pond area and a BBQ area.

Located within the Landcom One Minto development, this community space was designed in collaboration with local residents and school children.  The park is an important element of the new housing development.

Elements include a unique children’s playground for all ages, an amphitheatre for community performances and outdoor events, basketball court, concrete paths and structures, picnic areas, water detention basins, steel bridges and areas for bike riding, extensive planting and turfing.

There is a considerable mix of hard and soft landscape elements that is durable and practical with clean landscape finishes. Local school children participated in the Opening Ceremony as well as local Indigenous people. The park is now a “go to” destination for local residents, creating a sense of ownership and belonging.

Lark Industries playground equipment was preferred by Mosman Council.  Co-Ordinated Landscapes installed the playground equipment including soft-fall. Other works included paved pathways, garden works, turfing, mulching and fencing. The park is shaded by an existing tree.

This project was a tight fit, however the outcome ticked all the requirements for Mosman Council. The play equipment is perfect for most small children and the fence is a safety deterrent from the road. The sandstone blocks act as a frame for the park and also stepping stones to lead the children to the park promoting the use of gross motor skills upon entry.

Co-Ordinated Landscapes won the tender as Principal Contractor.  The Lithgow Blast Furnace was Australia’s first major iron works.  Working with Lithgow City Council and a team of specialists, careful consideration was taken to minimise the impact on the significant landmark and its industrial heritage and visual values.  A collaboration with Steelworks Engineering ensured all key elements were met to ensure the preservation of the State Heritage listed site.

The challenge was to improve visitor safety without compromising public enjoyment and appreciation of the heritage values and recreation opportunities of the site.  The process to fence some high risk areas while enabling close proximity viewing through fenced platform walks and viewing platforms was well received.  Visitors can pass through the Davey Engine room and around the blast furnace foundations.  Connecting to the Lake Pillans Wetland walk is a new viewing platform on Coal Stage Hill overlooking the Blast Furnace Park.

The rustic signage and retaining walls include historical items and images allowing all ages to be educated while enjoying the historic site. The carpark accommodates tour buses and improves pedestrian movement between the railway platform and the ruins.  Accessibility was an important consideration. Wherever practical, accessibility for people with varying levels of mobility has been incorporated into the structure with accessible ramps and pathways and signage for people with visual impairment. Visitors will be able to move around the site, in some cases walking on old rail tracks originally utilised back in 1907.

Communicating and working with local sub contractors, the project benefited from local input and experience.  The positive feedback from Lithgow City Council and the community is rewarding as more families are visiting the site and more events like community movie nights and community markets have been very successful.

Co-Ordinated Landscapes were awarded the construction of the Sales Office area, along with the Temporary Park and Display Village. JMD Design were the Landscape Architects.

This park formed a major part of the sales aspect for the Oran Park development and the delivery of a quality project for the use of prospective buyers was an essential part of the overall marketing strategy.

Works included drainage, insitu concrete paths walls and granite fencing along with play elements in the form of lettering, planting and furniture installation.  The water feature element as well as the coloured concrete bike track added interest to the design and it was essential to manage these sub-contractors to deliver a quality project on time.

Designed by Playce Landscape Architects and Fairfield City Council as part of the Fairfield Park recreational precinct. The boot camp style obstacle course was to promote people aged 15 and over to be healthy and active.

Based on the Tough Mudder and Spartan courses or typical army-style boot training courses. It is designed for use by individuals or in groups.

Covering 7,500 square meters with more than a dozen elements.  Key elements to the course were the 3m high tree top walk, tyre and rope walls and 20m flying fox.  The design also incorporates an educational element that will include signage on natural resources within the park and educate visitors about the different types of trees in the Fairfield area.

The 3m high bell climb, balance beams, hurdles, rope crossing, monkey bars and see-saws can be used as a circuit course or individual elements used as standalone fitness equipment.

The obstacles and surrounding facilities are connected by concrete footpaths, decomposed granite paths and are interlaced with planting beds to soften the landscape.

Co-Ordinated Landscapes worked with Fairfield City Council and external designers to bring the equipment up to meet the Australian playground standards.

Co-Ordinated Landscapes was awarded Head Contractor for the Stage 1 Entry Precinct in 2011, after a competitive tender process. As a preferred contractor, we then continued to work with the Stockland Development Project Management team and the Taylor Brammer Landscape Architects to provide budget costings, cost savings alternatives and final pricing for additional stages of work. Co-Ordinated Landscapes has worked with the client to provide costing and design advice for all Stages of the development.

The stages we have completed have included hard and soft landscape elements not limited to: stone walls, stairs, all ability access ramps, footpaths, entry signage, fencing, shade sails, street tree plantings, mass planting beds, feature plantings, dry creekbeds, turf, swale planting and feature trees.

This resort style aged care facility is located on the Georges River at Taren Point. Woolooware Shores provides a tranquil setting for independent living.

The extensive podium landscaping generously accommodates the easily accessible wide pathways, lush mature palm plantings, comfortable seating, quiet reflective areas and feature lighting.

The development caters for children with the provision of a large active lawn area incorporating a playground, communal BBQ’s for outdoor entertaining and fresh sea breezes. A natural feature emphasised in this development is the proximity to Georges River, this resulted in the inclusion of the mangrove and a salt marsh environments in the scope of Landscape construction works.

Re-forming the successful team from Orange Base Hospital we worked with Hansen Yucnken and Taylor Brammer Landscape Architects to deliver a welcoming entry/carpark and a fun, interactive, bright outdoor playgroud area for the childrens ward.

Involved from time of award, the builder allowed us to track the re-design against the original costings and inform the landscape architect of any over runs so they could make design changes whiclst still ensuring the client and builder got value for money.

Co-Ordinated Landscapes were awarded the Design and Construct contract for this project after a tender process and were engaged by Taylor to deliver a high-quality landscape for their residential project.

Design and construct contract including circular custom timber seating area and a tiered multi-pond water feature which is the centre piece of the courtyard. Co-Ordinated Landscapes was responsible for producing shop drawings and resolving the hydraulics of the water feature which has a corten finish.

The project also included connecting footpaths, ramps, handrails, timber decks, concrete stepping stones and tree plantings.  These photos depict the planting immediately after installation and will grow to create a lush contrast to the surrounding apartments and offer places of relaxation and solitude for residents.

Consisting of two separate contracts Co-Ordinated Landscapes was initially successful in the competitive tender for the civil work upgrade to South Creek. This included extensive concrete pathways to tolerate large maintenance trucks for the power lines, culvert crossings, bridges, a fish bridge and numerous detention ponds. 

After the successful delivery of the civil works we worked with Sekisui House to deliver the revegetation works to the creek embankments to meet Council requirements.  

AS part of the revegetation works Co-Ordinated Landscapes was engaged to remove the existing weeds, prepare the garden beds and then plant, mulch, water and maintain over 151,000 tubes planted alongside the banks for the creek and surrounds. These works were to directly complement the civil works contract we had recently completed. 

In April 2019, the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects conducted a tour of The Hermitage and The South Creek. 

Andrew Whitford from EcoLogical Australia reviewed the positive outcome of the South Creek Revegetation four years later.