PETITE PLAY MAKES A BIG STATEMENT

Bringing a splash of vibrant colour to a quiet neighbourhood in sore need of recreation space.

Located in Warrnambool, Victoria Park is a modest neighbourhood park serving a large suburban community. At the behest of Warrnambool Council, playground specialists Omnitech Playgrounds were engaged to design and construct a new playscape to better serve the needs of the area.

Wanting to create a recreation space that would suit all ages and provide amenity for the whole family, supplying them with a place to gather and enjoy the outdoors, Omnitech worked with Council to design a multi-use park. Bright colours and a central tower that would serve as a beacon to the neighbourhood were key features requested for the scheme.

As the sole contractor on the project, Omnitech was responsible for completing all works including installing a shelter and street furniture, construction of a half-court for ball sports, pathways to aid access, landscaping and fencing, and the supply and installation of play equipment.

Creating a compact yet vibrant space that accommodates play and adult leisure, Victoria Park features a custom-designed central tower from which a range of play activities emerge. A spiral slide, underdeck rope activities, junior slide and ground-level elements provide an array of play challenges for all levels. The modern-industrial-style tower surges skyward, offering intrepid climbers great views over the landscape, set off by the vivid colours of its construction. Sprouting various elements in bright shades of orange, green and blue, the tower sits alongside a more subtle play area.

Nestled next to the shade shelter that spreads over convenient table and bench settings sits a nature-play zone complete with timber teepee. Combining the modern with the natural offers players of all ages the opportunity for both traditional and sensory nature play that enhances the overall park experience.

Rounding out the playscape is the Omniswing and Atlas Spinner, as well as a half-court for ball games. Perimeter fencing and softfall mulch, blown in by Mulch Xpress, add function and safety to the park space.

Given its proximity to the coast, all play equipment installed is marine grade to ensure it will last in a coastal environment — making it a definite value-add for Council.

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PROJECT PARTICULARS
Client Warrnambool City Council
Location Warrnambool, Victoria
Mulch Mulch Xpress
Contractor Omnitech Playgrounds
Design & Install Omnitech Playgrounds

COMPANY
Omnitech Playgrounds