Growth Civil Landscapes Pty Ltd

We would like to wish all our clients, subcontractors and suppliers a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and Happy New Year! We appreciate your continued business and support, and look forward to delivering more exciting projects in 2025! Please note that we will be closed for the Christmas break as follows: LAST TRADING DAY: Thurs 19 Dec 2024 RE-OPEN:                    Mon 6 Jan 2025

We’re proud to announce we have been awarded the contract for the Waratah All-Abilities Playground at Sutherland by Sutherland Shire Council. Waratah Park is an important regional recreational facility that is highly used by the community for a range of sporting and leisure activities and the Playground forms part of the Waratah Masterplan for this area. Ground has been broken on this new project, located adjacent to the Sutherland Leisure Centre, and will provide a variety of challenging and engaging play opportunities for all children regardless of age, ability or interest. Once complete, the Playground will deliver an expansive array of play equipment including a double flying fox with accessible seat, accessible carousel and slides, multiple swings with a variety of seating options, a junior bike path, together with sand and water sensory play, musical and nature play features. Additionally, our works include the provision of seating and shaded areas, new lighting, together with pedestrian pathways, perimeter fencing and softscaping. We are excited to deliver this inclusive play space for the local community that will be fun and welcoming to everyone. #transformingspacesenrichingcommunities

Stunning aerial view of our completed Old Menangle School project following its’ extensive upgrade! This iconic site in the heart of the Macarthur region has been revitalised to create a vibrant, multi-functional space for the community. Now featuring a playground, nature play areas, a multipurpose sports court and table tennis, these active playscapes are now set with pristine expansive parkland surrounds. These play facilities are complemented by the comprehensive restoration of the heritage School building built in 1871, including a new kitchen and amenities addition, which will host a range of social and community activities, together with an outdoor kitchen featuring BBQ and shelter, additional separate amenities building, community gardens, accessible pathways, a 30-space carpark and landscaping. Old Menangle School is now a brilliant functional space for the community to enjoy, paying homage to its’ heritage and providing a welcoming environment for all! #transformingspacesenrichingcommunities 

Parents Guide Illawarra, which provides a guide to family living in the Illawarra, recently highlighted the Best Playgrounds and Parks in the Illawarra, Shellharbour & Wollongong region on their Facebook page, with a special mention of two fantastic locations built by Growth Civil Landscapes: Stuart Park All-Ages All-Abilities Playground in Wollongong and Nicholson Park Playground in Woonona. Parents Guide Illawarra praised these playgrounds saying “We hope you enjoy them as much as we do! We have award winning, inclusive, diverse, enclosed and amazing playgrounds you will love!” “Stuart Park in Wollongong is a great all-ages playground. This playground has recently been updated with a huge scooter track, hamster wheels and even more swings to play on. Nicholson Park Playground is close to Woonona Beach and the soccer fields and this playground is great for under twelve-year-olds. It has a large climbing frame for the older children and plenty of room to run and play.” We are delighted that these parks come highly recommended by Parents Guide Illawarra, making them fantastic spaces for local families. If you're in the Illawarra area, make sure to check out these top-rated parks for a day of outdoor fun!

Recognised for our OUTSTANDING project work at The Landscape Association Excellence Awards 2024 held last weekend at Sydney’s Doltone House, our team secured the following Awards: * SILVER– Robert Pymble Park Play Space Upgrade Category: Commercial & Civil Construction $500,000 - $1.5m * BRONZE – Depena Reserve Playspace Renewal Category: Commercial & Civil Construction $500,000 - $1.5m * BRONZE – Phillip Mall Play Space Upgrade Category: Commercial & Civil Construction Up to $500,000 These Awards celebrate the high quality of workmanship, innovation, complexity and creativity involved in each project. A huge thank you to our incredible team, whose hard work, dedication and commitment made these standout projects a reality! We are also deeply grateful to our valued clients for entrusting us with their visions, as well as to our suppliers and subcontractors for their invaluable contributions! #TheLandscapeAssociation #TLAExcellenceAwards2024 #transformingspacesenrichingcommunities

The stunning transformation of King George Park Inclusive Playground at Rozelle was recently unveiled to local families. Located adjacent to the Bay Run and Iron Cove Bridge, this Park is designed to allow children to experience the joy of play all together! Featuring innovative elements, this Park contains custom hand created, multi-level sandstone water play area with numerous water flow gates complete with an accessible sandstone water play table, double flying fox, plus sand pit with diggers! Shade sails soar over the main play areas shading numerous slides, climbing play structure, swings and trampolines, with an abundance of tables and seating. Additional features of this Playground include a purpose-built accessible amenities building, extensive footpath and stair network with fencing, softfall, bike hoops, bespoke entrance signage and totem poles. Extensive sandstone works constructed have created numerous multi-level retaining walls perfect for climbing on or taking a well-earned seated break, allowing families to picnic and enjoy the expansive view! Take a look at this project for yourself!

The upgrade of McIlwaine Park Playground at Rhodes is progressing well, with key redevelopment works underway. Recent activities include demolition, earthworks, drainage, creation of a new footpath network and commencement of playground installation and amenities block footings. The new foreshore playground located along Parramatta River, aims to provide an inclusive experience for all children and features exciting elements like a climbing net, a rope tower with a bridge and slide, and a sandstone fort with rubber softfall. A sensory play area with musical instruments will enhance the experience, alongside the refurbishment of the existing putt-putt golf course. Additionally, two new picnic shelters with seating and BBQ facilities will be constructed, complemented by sandstone log seating, landscaping, fencing, and carpark improvements to align with the new park layout. Stay tuned for more updates!

Old Menangle School has become a special place in the Macarthur region following major upgrade works with a mix of historical restoration and modern amenities, providing a range of recreation opportunities including playground and nature play areas, a multipurpose sports court and table tennis. These facilities are complemented by the comprehensive restoration of the heritage school building, with new kitchen and amenities addition, which will host a range of social and community activities, together with an outdoor kitchen with BBQ and shelter, new amenities building, accessible pathways, a new carpark and landscaping. Take a look at the timelapse video to see the transformation of this magnificent unique site!

Wonderful news for South Coast families and visitors! Completed ahead of schedule and in time for the recent school holidays, Hindmarsh Park is open for play! The upgrade included construction of a new, all-ages, all-abilities playground with shade, water and sand play areas, inclusive play elements such as trampoline, seesaw and carousel, a new set of swings with shade canopy and rubber and mulch softfall. The centrepiece play structure of the large playground features towers with rope climbing, bridges and large slide, while the smaller playground features rope and rock climbing walls and slides with basalt features to reflect Kiama's history. But that’s not all! The Park also boasts a large new shelter with picnic tables and electric BBQs, as well as a significant upgrade to the Orry Kelly stage. Additionally, there was a footpath upgrade with picnic tables and chairs, completed by softscapes with native planting. Our works included replacement of the old Terralong Street seating, an upgrade of the Collins Street footpath, demolition of old play equipment and brick paving, earthworks, drainage and electrical works. Works on the Orry Kelly Stage included replacement of the old canopy, construction of new side stairs and terraces at the front, together with an upgraded accessible ramp at the rear and installation of the upgraded electrical system. This Stage 1 Upgrade completed for Kiama Municipal Council, funded by the State Government’s NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program, aimed to deliver a significant open space play and leisure facility of regional importance with improved accessibility and fresh appeal to this already popular open space in the centre of Kiama.

Phillips Park in Lidcombe features a brand-new playspace designed for kids of all ages and abilities! Boasting two playgrounds tailored for toddlers and older children, the park contains high-quality play equipment, a nature play area and table tennis. Additionally, there is a new footpath network together with a learn-to-ride loop for bikes and scooters. Enhancements like shade sails, rubber and mulch softfall, as well as bench seating, lounges, sandstone block seating, bubblers, bike racks, and signage make it even more inviting! We’re thrilled to have partnered with Cumberland City Council on this fantastic project. Come explore the fresh play equipment, enjoy the walking paths, and relax in the shaded areas which are perfect for community gatherings and fun!