Fee Proposal by Robert Green

Experiential Gardern - Maroochy Bush Gardens quotation for consultancy services

Prepared for: The Sunshine Coast Council Prepared by Fiona RobbĂŠ Landscape Architects March 2013

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Fiona Robbé Landscape Architects 108 Arcadia Road Arcadia NSW Australia 2159 T+61 2 9653 1045 F+61 2 9653 1229 © March 2013

Architects of Arcadia Pty Ltd. ABN 44 942 927 794

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Benefits of Working with Our Team Project Appreciation Project Team Project Methodology Anticipated Fees Ancillary Issues

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Appendices i. ii. iii.

Appendix A: - Philosophy of Play Appendix B: - Curriculum Vitae Appendix C: - Examples of Work

“Play is the exultation of the possible” Martin Buber

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Benefits Of Working With Our Team

1.1 Specialists in Design for Children Our practice offers a specialisation where the focus is child centered design: i.e. design to meet the needs of children (and their carers). We base our work on:

• research and the global bank of knowledge accumulating around the world on children’s play, • acute observation of children of all ages and abilities at play, • what children tell us in our participatory design and consultative sessions, • 14 years experience in designing for specifically children, and 28 years experience in designing public environments • passionate interest in this topic • our skills go well beyond usual landscape architectural practice: - we specifically design for play outcomes and behaviours, for all ages and abilities - we have extensive technical knowledge of construction for play environments - our play environments are deeply respectful of their natural settings.

There are no Australian courses or criteria that qualify designers to call themselves specialists in child-centred design, or play design, however with our experience, knowledge and recognition we feel we can justifiably call ourselves specialists.

1.2 Our Understanding of Children’s Gardens around the world We have extensive knowledge, experience and practical “know-how” of Children’s Gardens, as outlined below. We are passionate advocates for children having regular contact with natural environments. Our knowlege of dedicated public Children’s Gardens is based on: a)

Visitation of Children’s Gardens.

We have visited and analysed the following Children’s Gardens:

- Hershey Children’s Garden (Cleveland, Ohio) - Potter’s Children Garden (Auckland, New Zealand) - Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden (Melbourne, Australia) - Rio Tinto Naturescape, Kings Park (Perth, Australia)

Research

We researched the state-of-art Children’s Gardens in 2008, and wrote an extensive report titled “Children’s Gardens”, for Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust.

We have conducted an action-based piece of research for the Natural Confectionary Company regarding children’s ideas for nature-based play areas, titled “Consultation with Children regarding play in natural environments” - 2011.

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The study revealed the depth and breadth of children’s connection with nature, and their desire to play in natural settings.

Conference and Seminar Talks Fiona’s team is considered one of Australia’s leading design practitioners regarding children playing in natural settings, and Fiona, for example, has given approximately 10 public talks on this topic over the last 4 years (Refer to attached CV).

Designed Natural Environments for Children

Our company is well regarded for our specialised knowledge and ability to design natural environments for children. We have recently worked on the following projects; all of which have an emphasis on nature-based play:

Children’s Garden, Centennial Parklands, Sydney

Kookaburra Playground, Nurragingy Reserve (Western Sydney ParklandsTrust)

Glenaeon School Playgrounds, (Steiner School)

Pimelea/Lizard Log Playground (Western Sydney Parklands Trust)

Fitkidz Child Care Centre No.1, Dural (Fitkidz)

Fitkidz Child Care Centre No.2, Dural (Fitkidz) Cammeray Children’s Centre Playground (North Sydney Council)

Yokine inclusive Playground, Perth

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1.3 History of our Organisation Fiona Robbé Landscape Architects is a subsidiary design practice to Architects of Arcadia Pty Ltd. Fiona has run this practice since 1992. She has been involved in public domain design for 28 years, having specialised in playground design. Her team’s commitment to inclusion has led to diverse projects for children across Australia. Fiona contributes generously to the industry through public talks, probono contributions to non government organisations, technical advice to Standards Australia (Playground Standards) and regularly lectures at UNSW Faculty of the Built Environment.

1.4 Scope of Our Work We have undertaken a diverse range of outdoor play projects for various clients across Australia, including public parks, schools, child care centres, museums, zoos, and churches. We have built over 100 outdoor play environments.

1.5 Particular Skills Of Our Organisation Our team is trained in landscape architecture and horticulture, and in addition our expertise includes: • design for play • sustainable design • timber structure design • consultation with children • accessible and inclusive design for children of all ages and abilities • playground standards interpretation • unambiguous construction documentation and above all • caring project outcomes that benefit the client and the community.

1.6 Awards Our team have won national awards for innovative outdoor design, research and advocasy as follows: • Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards 2012 - Public Playspaces up to $500k, Kookaburra Playground, Nurragingy Reserve, Doonside - awarded to Fiona Robbé • Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards 2012 - Public Playspaces up to $1M, Yokine Playground, Yokine, WA - awarded to Fiona Robbé in collaboration with AECOM • Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards 2012 - Innovative Design Elements, Playground Mulch Trial, NSW - awarded to Fiona Robbé in collaboration with Ozbreed, Hills Bark Blower and Acoustoscan • Fiona Robbé was awarded the 2011 NSW AILA President’s Award. This award recognises

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our practice’s contributiion to shaping spaces that engage and serve communities well, in particular the special place that children hold in public life. • Australian Stone Advisory Association Architectural Stone Awards 2011 - awarded to Fiona Robbé in collaboration with Karl van Middeldyk for “hippo” at Fit Kidz Learning Centre, Dural • AILA National Landscape Architecture Awards 2010 - Planning. Former Water Police/ Pirrama Park Masterplan - awarded to ASPECT Studios in collaboration with Fiona Robbé • Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards 2010 - Public Playspaces District Parks, Pirrama Park, Pyrmont - awarded to Fiona Robbé in collaboration with ASPECT Studios • Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards 2010 - Public Playspaces District Parks, Brelsford Park, Coffs harbour - awarded to Fiona Robbé, Geolink Landscape Architects & Coffs Harbour City Council • Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) Play Space Category Award for the new park at the Former Water Police Site Pyrmont – July, 2009. Awarded jointly to Fiona Robbé and Aspect Studios • AILA NSW & NSW Minister for Planning’s Sydney Greenspace Award: for the Dean Reserve Playground (award granted to Strathfield Council) November, 2007; • Kidsafe National Playground Conference 2006: Certificate of Commendation for Willoughby Public School Masterplan; • Kidsafe National Playground Conference 2004: “Design Award for Excellence, School Setting” – Arcadia Public School; • Kidsafe National Playground Conference 2004: “Design Award for Public Spaces under $200,000” – Bicentennial Park Playground, West Pymble (award granted to Ku-ring-gai Municipal Council); • “Australian Timber Design Award for Excellence in Timber Design, Exterior Structures” (2004) – Arcadia Public School (designed by Fiona Robbé and Rolfe Chrystal).

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1.7 Safety & Compliance

Fiona is a member of the CS005 Playground Standards Committee, and is therefore abreast of all the latest developments and requirements.

1.8 Global Financial Crisis & Consultant Fees We are working in a marketplace where designers are offering clients very low fees, simply in order to maintain workflow and staff. Like everyone else, we have to be creative during this time, however, we guarantee the following: We do not: • accept industry kick-backs (from suppliers, contractors etc), • place any expectations on our team to work for reduced pay or no renumeration, • engage in unfair work practices, • copy design solutions from other projects and paste them onto your project, • copy other design offices’ work (i.e. we respect Copyright and Intellectual Property), • ask manufacturers to undertake playground layout design on our behalf, • engage the documentation services of overseas bureaus. i.e. all work is undertaken in Australia.

“Play is the only way the highest intelligence of humankind can unfold” Joseph Chilton Pearce

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Project Appreciation

2.1 The Site

The Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens is the perfect palette for the establishment of a unique and culturally significant regional experiential garden aimed at the children and young people of the Sunshine Coast Region. The Bushland Botanic Gardens are a haven of beauty and tranquility that showcase the flora of South East Queensland, it is a place where we can feel connected to nature and to one another and where we can discover ways to create a sustainable future. There is a significant opportunity to build on the key existing attaractions that already provide for children and young people; the Sculpture Garden, Arts and Ecology Centre, Ephemeral Wetland and Whipbird Walk all start a successful dialogue, but it is a well developed Experiential Garden for children and young people that would deliver important botanical, environmental and horticultural education, interpretation and interaction.

2.2 Terminology: What is a Children’s Garden?

The Brief refers to an “Experiential Garden” as the title for the project. For the purposes of this document, and its coherency, we will refer to the proposed facility as a “Children’s Garden” to keep the focus on children and learning through play and discovery. However all phrases are synonymous.

2.3 A Children’s Garden

There is an unrivalled opportunity for the Sunshine Coast Regional Council to provide the first (and possibly only) Children’s Garden in the South East Queensland region, if not the whole of Queensland. It is widely agreed that Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens is eminently suitable for a Children’s Garden in terms of landscape quality, context and accessibilty. How would this garden be unique? The Children’s Garden project is planned to be visionary and unique internationally, nationally and locally. The garden will be unique because: • It wil be the result of a process of engagement with community, Council and garden staff; • It will be innovative and adventurous in its design and delivery; • It will provide for both young and older children. The benefits of a Children’s Garden Research clearly indicates that modern childhood has many new competing pressures, which unintentionally threaten children and young people’s health and wellbeing. A Children’s Garden provides a salve to many of the emerging concerns by providing a child centred space where children can freely interact wtih nature on their own terms and

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explore our past and future relationship with nature. The benefits to children include: • A space which meets children’s needs in several developmental domains: physical, cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual • Healthy brain development e.g synapse development • Opportunities for skill development e.g. problem solving • Respite from life’s stresses, and time to assimilate experiences • The fostering of positive responsiveness to the natural environment The Children’s Garden would provide these opportunities for children in South East Queensland where there are few (if any) constructed public venues of this type. A Children’s Garden taps into a child’s fundamental need and right to have contact with the natural world. Demand Dedicated Children’s Gardens are treasured venues throughout the world with reported visitation being 200 to 600 visitors a day (summer periods), or 35,000 visitors a year, on average. The vision is that each child in the Sunshine Coast Region will have the delightful experience of visiting a dedicated Children’s Garden at least once during childhood. (The Sunshine Coast currently has about 80,000 children and young people; and this is projected to significantly increase in the next two decades). The Sunshine Coast is also a centre for tourism and a Children’s Garden is a popular venue that could help the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens with the aim of being economically viable through tourism, education, art and culture, horticulture and contribution to lifestyle. Direct benefits to the Sunshine Coast Regional Council • The Council’s vision and core values are directly and palpably expressed through a Children’s Garden. • A Children’s Garden is an innovative and attractive destination to the region’s families, schools and tourists. • The Council gains world-wide recognition for responding to modern issues that encompasses children, the environment and a sustainable future for everyone.

“Happy heart and happy faces Happy play in grassy places That was how, in ancient ages Children grew to be kings and sages” R.L Stevenson

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2.3 Commitment To Nature-Based Design We closely follow research on the benefits of contact with nature, especially from a child’s perspective. We have undertaken numerous studies with direct involvement with children on this topic, and have great knowledge on what is relevant and important to children as regards contact with nature and playing in response to a natural setting. We are experienced in how to deliver this challenge, and are well known for our designs in this endeavour. Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens is an ideal setting for this.

2.4 Design Brief This fee proposal is based on discussions with Clayton Farmer, and the initial email dated 1st March 2013. The Design Brief has required some clarification during the tender period, and our understanding of it thus far is that the following stages are required of the Consultant: • Community Consultation • Conceptual Design We anticipate working collaboratively and anticipate a close relationship with: • Sunshine Coast Regional Council • Council Landscape Architect: Clayton Farmer • Council Horticulturalist • Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens and key stakeholders • Friends of the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens Inc. • Friends of the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens President: Joan Horgan • other identified local community groups

2.5 Budget A construction budget for the project has been set at approximately $300,000 for the garden and supporting infrastructure. In our experience the true budget and its supportive features will emerge from the design process.

2.6 Project Assumptions The following assumptions have underpinned the preparation of this proposal: • an accurate site survey will be made available to the consultant team • accessible amenities are available close to the intented garden • accessible carparking is available close to the intented garden

“Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future” John F Kennedy

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Water Play, Hershey Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden, Cleveland

Project Team

3.1 Team Structure: Our accomplished team members have high levels of relevant skills and experience in the design, detail and construction of public domain environments for children. Our combined strengths offer a unique set of professional skills. Key responsibilities are outlined below: Head Consultant: Fiona Robbé – Landscape Architects; • Project management and client liason • Community consultation and analysis • Children’s Garden design Each team member’s role: Fiona Robbé • project management and liason • community consultation • stakeholder workshops • design - all stages • horticultural design • documentation Peter Mathiesen • project management and liason • design input - all stages • horticultural design • documentation • costing Baz Richards • design input - all stages • graphic delivery • community consultation • stakeholder workshops Robert Green • design input - all stages • graphic delivery • community consultation • assist as required

“You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in one year of coversation” Plato

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3.2 Dedicated Personnel

Fiona Robbé Director, Landscape Architect Horticulturist and Playspace Designer

Peter Mathiesen Senior Landscape Architect

B.L. Arch (Hons), UNSW, 1985 Adv. Certificate of Urban Horticulture, TAFE, 1996

B.L. Arch, University of Canberra, 2005

Fiona is the Director of Fiona Robbé Landscape Architects. She has worked as a Landscape Architect, Horticulturist and Playspace Designer for over 28 years and has an extensive experience in providing unique environmental play designs.

Peter has over 7 years of landscape architectural experience in Australia and overseas. With a broad based skill set, Peter provides high quality landscape architectural services with a personal level of client care.

She is nationally and internationally recognised as a leader in the field of playground design. Her scope of work includes schools, preschools, public parks, museums, zoos, churches and private playgrounds. Fiona is a regular speaker at conferences and seminars, offers peer support and review of other offices, as well as pro bono research and advocacy. Fiona is involved in the review of the Australian Playground Standards, and regularly contributes to the debate on Children and Young People in the Built Environment in NSW. Fiona started her Sydney based office in 1993. The quality of projects she has been responsible for has been recognised by awards from major professional institutions.

Peter has worked extensively in Canberra, Sydney and Dubai, and this breadth of experience as well as a passion for travel has reaffirmed the importance of context, functional design and client relationships in the delivery of successful projects. Peter offers expertise in comprehensive landscape detail design and documentation, broad-based master planning, water sensitive urban design & project construction. Peter has been involved in a wide range of projects for both government and private institutions, involving the planning of broad scale open space areas, recreational facilities, residential developments, schools and playgrounds. Relevant Experience:

Relevant Experience - all of these projects include specific areas for young people: ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ››

Western Sydney Parklands Lizard Log Playground (NSW) Pirrama Park Playground (NSW) Nurragingy Reserve - Intergenerational Playground Yokine Regional Open Space Inclusive Playground (WA) Strathfield Park Masterplan Inclusive Playground (NSW) Bicentennial Park, West Pymble All Abilities Playground (NSW) Children’s Garden in Centennial Park

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Edwardes Lake Park, Darebin (VIC) North Penrith Playgrounds, All Abilities and Intergenerational (NSW) Rhodes playground, Sydney (NSW) Dickson / Lyneham Ponds, Canberra (ACT) Flemington Road Ponds Stage 1 & 2, Mitchell (ACT) Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga (NSW) College of Fine Arts - UNSW, Paddington (NSW) Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga (NSW) Numerous tree assessments in associated with planning studies across Canberra (ACT)

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Baz Richards Landscape Architect

Robert Green Graduate Landscape Architect

M.L. Arch, University of Sheffield (UK), 2010

B.L. Arch, UNSW, 2011

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B.L. Arch (Hons) Leeds Metropolitan University (UK), 2007

Baz Richards is a landscape architect with diverse experience working in private practice and play space design organisations in the UK. A fun and energetic designer Baz adheres to the ethos of natural and progressive play types for all ages, as recognised through the Play England ‘Design for Play’ guidelines. He understands the importance of play within our society and its direct correlation to children’s development through landscape. Baz has been involved in a number of play focused landscape design projects for a variety of leisure, educational and public sector clients. With his enthusiasm, passion for people and excellent communication skills, Baz takes great delight in working alongside and guiding community groups effectively through the design process, helping to generate balanced and well informed landscape design proposals. Relevant Experience: ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ››

Backyard to Bush, Taronga Zoo (NSW) Glenaeon School, Middle Cove (NSW) Explore and Develop, Camperdown (NSW) The Paddock, Aylesbury (UK) Lightgate Lane and Milford Adventure Park, Somerset (UK) Millennium Town Park, Jersey (UK) Holly and Fairfield Regeneration, Liverpool (UK) Carterhatch School, London (UK)

Robert brings a range of skills to every landscape project, his AutoCAD and graphic design skills give him the ability to produce precise detailing as well as high end graphic documents and presentations during design development. His range of experience and excellent communication skills allow him to effectively liaise with clients and consultants. Robert has been responsible for concept design, documentation, graphic production and client communication on projects of various scale and scope. Clients range from local councils and schools, Centennial Parklands and Taronga Zoo, to commercial developers and government bodies such as Meriton, Charter Hall and Landcom. Robert has a passion for creating fun and vibrant playscapes, and has a specific interest in the importance of risk in play environments and the ability of the natural environment to have positive impacts on children’s physical and social growth. Relevant Experience: ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ››

Children’s Garden in Centennial Park including teenage garden (NSW) Lemur Forest Adventure, Taronga Zoo (NSW) Collaroy All Abilities Playground (NSW) City of Ryde Play Implementation Plan (NSW) Beaton Park Playground, Dalkeith (WA) Rhodes Playspace (NSW) City of Sydney Small Parks Project (NSW) North Penrith Playgrounds, All Abilities and Intergenerational (NSW)

“For most of us, dreams come true only after they do not matter, only in childhood do we ever have the chance of making dreams come true when they mean everything” John Betjeman 14 fiona robbé landscape architects

Project Team

The following specialist can provide assistance on this project, and has worked with our team on other projects: Clive Dodd

Civil Engineer & Playground Risk Analyst Consulting Co-ordination Pty Ltd

Clive is a civil engineer, town planner and inspects and certifies playgrounds all over Australia and New Zealand. He reviews plans and playground related documents fro compliance with Standards and Codes, as well as providing common sense advice on these. He is often an expert witness in court cases regarding playground safety claims. He speaks at numerous conferences on playground risk benefit analysis, and is sought after for his resourceful and clear sighted advice on the all too ‘grey’ issues of playground design and construction.

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Lush planting in recycled elements, Hersheyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Cleveland

Project Methodology

Our approach is based on experience, and documentation will not only be detailed and accurate, but will endeavour to inspire a sense of enthusiasm for the project. Our methodology is based on: • discussions and emails with Clayton Farmer; • previous experience. METHODOLOGY The items marked are additional to the Brief and not included in our fees. These steps can be discussed and/or included if required.

Stage 1 – PROJECT INCEPTION The identified tasks below may not necessarily happen in the order as listed, but all need to be undertaken.

4.1.1 Project Initiation

The client will provide a signed letter of acceptance and we will forward ABN’s, Insurance Certificates if required. Client and consultant contacts (telephone, emails, faxes etc) are exchanged. If a contract is required it can be signed once our insurer’s risk advisors accept its content and format The timeline will be reviewed, with calendar dates.

4.1.2 Site Survey and Baseplan Preparation

Sunshine Coast Council will provide a current, updated detailed survey of the relevant site area with spot heights, site features, trees, contours, paths, buildings, ponds etc, roads and gravel areas. Once the survey is emailed to us, we convert it to a baseplan. Experience to date suggests that all surveys require a considerable amount of work to re-structure them into a usable format, which is allowed for in our pricing. This includes adding our on-site observations.

4.1.3 Inception Meeting and Briefing (visit 1)

An initial meeting is proposed with Sunshine Coast Council. This session will provide us with the project objectives, background to the project and client needs, Authority requirements and approvals, budgets etc. This meeting will establish the programme.

4.1.4 Site Analysis (visit 1)

The proposed garden areas will be analysed in detail. Contextual site features will be carefully noted, and support facilities reviewed. The education centre, lagoon, existing carparking, and the proposed Children’s Garden areas will be analysed. Our analysis will also encompass vegetation, drainage, soil type, visible services, pedestrian circulation, obvious use patterns and microclimate. Only visible services can be noted - no responsibility can be taken for underground services. Record photographs will be taken.

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Stage 2 – COMMUNITY CONSULTATION Successful Children’s Gardens are underpinned by effective and thorough consultation - this point was made to us repeatedly in the research we did on Children’s Gardens. We support the following approach: • internal and external stakeholder workshops • consultation with primary and high school children • formulation of a design reference group for the Children’s Garden.

4.2.1 Community visioning exercise/workshop (visit 2)

This workshop follows on from the inception meeting and its aim will be to: • confirm the chosen site • confirm the garden’s objectives • confirm the marketing message and branding of the garden • agree on educational needs and approach • discuss soil, tree and water strategies (following site analysis) • discuss services upgrades required • project staging • project funding, grants etc Sunshine Coast Council to organise attendees, venue etc. Our office will: • minute the event • undertake required Powerpoint presentations • co-run the event as required

4.2.2 Consultation with Children - optional extra (visit 2)

We suggest approaching two local schools - a primary school and a high school. We work best with each school’s SRC group, which usually is in the order of 30 children and young people. The ideal approach is to involve the group of children throughout the project. The consultative sessions are held in the schools, and take approximately 1 - 11/2 hours. The children are lead through a 3 step process: • warm up session (discussion) • hands on Gulliver’s Mapping session (ideas generation) • preference rating of pictograms (primary school) • preference list of ideas (high school) The qualitative results are carefully analysed and a detailed report ensues, which becomes a design brief from the children and young people. The design brief will enrich the design process enormously, and ensure that outcomes for the project are in line with children’s rights and current childhood expectations.

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Fiona’s office has undertaken more than 20 consultations with children and young people and we are skilled at undertaking these in a way which enriches the design process. We are leaders and innovaters in this field, and Fiona’s expertise is drawn on by policy makers (eg the NSW Children’s Commission). All organisation by Fiona Robbé Landscape Architects, including all ethics issues.

BEATON PARK INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATION SESSIONS MAY 2012

Fiona Robbé

Landscape architecture, horticulture and playspace design 108 Arcadia Road, Arcadia, NSW 2159 Ph: 02 96531045 Fax 02 96531229

SEPTEMBER 2012

4.2.3 Drop in event - optional extra

This event will capture the Botanic Gardens user’s perspective of the planned Children’s Garden, and it is a marketing and awareness tool. This could be in the form of a ‘Play Day’, with several activities on offer for families to participate in. Examples may include: • scavenger hunts • organised games and activities • reptiles to see/interact with • plant (seedling) handouts as prizes It is ideal to have the event on morning television (eg. The Today Show) and be well covered by media. Artwork could be a good focus event (eg pizza pavers) which then

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become embedded in the garden. This event will be entirely organised by Sunshine Coast Council and Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens.

Pizza Pavers, Community Art

4.2.4 Summary document and digital presentation (visit 3)

SCHOOL CONSULTATION

STAKEHOLDERS

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, PADDINGTON

214 INVITED TO PARTICIPATE 101 COMPLETED THE SURVEY

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ABC

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CHILDREN CONSULTED

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HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT HAVING A CHILDRENS GARDEN IN CENTENNIAL PARK?

CHILDREN’S GARDEN

I LOVE THE IDEA AND IT WILL MAKE NO DIFFERENCE TO HOW OFTEN I LIKE TO VISIT THE PARK

UNKNOWN (14)

FOUNDATION (44) PARK AMENITIES AND MANAGEMENT STAKEHOLDERS (28)

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SHOP CAFE

CLIMBING

EDUCATION CENTRE (INDOOR)

TREEHOUSES

PONDS/AQUATIC LIFE

DIGGING

AREA FOR UNDER 6 YRS OLD

EXPLORING

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GRASSY SPACES

ACCESSIBLE PATHS PATHWAYS

BOARDWALK MAZE

LIGHTING CASUAL PARKING BUS/COACH PARKING

OUTDOOR COOKING

SMALL ANIMAL INTERACTION

GARBAGE BINS

” SUSTAINABILITY OUTDOOR ART & CRAFT

STEPPING STONES/BRIDGES

BBQ FACILITIES BIKE RACK

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PATHS

PICNIC TABLES BENCHES/SEATING SHADE STRUCTURE SHELTER FROM THE RAIN

LEARNING ABOUT NATURE

AREA FOR 6-12 YRS OLD

INDOOR/OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

HAND WASHING BASINS

GARDENING ACTIVITIES

EDIBLE PLANT AREAS

NATURAL WATER FEATURES

WATER BUBBLERS

BALANCING

WILD NATURE AREAS

FOUNTAINS / WATER PARK

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

SWINGING

FLOWER PATCHES

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TOILET FAMILY TOILET

SAND PLAY

CUBBY HOUSES

SEPARATE AREA FOR TEENS

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INTERACTIVE SCULPTURES

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WATER FEATURES

STATUES

THEMES

NEUTRAL

NOTE: SOME DESCRIPTIONS SUMMARISED

ANIMALS

BIKING / SCOOTE

I LOVE THE IDEA AND IT WILL MAKE ME COME TO VISIT CENTENNIAL PARK A LOT MORE

SCHOOLS (8)

PEOPLE/ SOCIAL

SURE

I LOVE THE IDEA AND IT WILL MAKE ME COME TO THE GARDEN INSTEAD OF WHERE I USUALLY VISIT IN THE PARK

ACTIVE PURSUITS

PLEA

I DON’T THINK IT IS A GOOD IDEA SOUND LIKE A GOOD IDEA FOR OTHER PEOPLE, BUT I AM NOT REALLY INTERESTED

WHO COMPLETED THE SURVEY?

PLAY EQUIPMENT

C HILDREN’S GARDEN EDUCATION PRECINCT - CENTENNIAL PARK

All outcomes from Community Consultation and workshops are concisely captured, collated and summarised in an A4 document and present to council and stakeholders, providing a thorough graphic and written analysis of all the consultation outcomes. Executive summaries and colourful graphs are provided, where relevant.

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ANIMAL INTERACTION

DROP OFF/WELCOME AREAS

LOOSE PARTS PLAY

ACCESSIBLE PARKING

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SIGNAGE

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4.2.5 Design Brief resulting from Consultation

A design brief will be developed from review of all consultations. This is a bullet point form brief, specifically about design outcomes, as opposed to overall philosophies or approaches. E.g. “ 4 accessible car parking spots will be provided, 2 for cars, and 2 for mini-buses” as opposed to “accessible car parking shall be provided”.

4.2.6 Ongoing Involvement of the Community in the Design Process

We recommend that everybody involved in initial consultative sessions are followed-up during the design phase of the project, to elicit their on-going input into the developing design. This process should ideally be photographed and reported in the newspaper. We would love to be involved in these important child friendly initiatives, but also understand the financial constraints of the project, and at this point, fees for this are not included in our proposal.

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Project Methodology

Stage 3 – SCHEMATIC DESIGN

4.3.1 Functional Layout

An overall scaled layout drawing is prepared (bubble diagram) showing proposed facilities, outcomes and functional inter-relationships. Where options are possible,these will be shown. This plan will be circulated by email.

4.3.2 Preliminary Concept Plan (Plan No. 1)

Upon concurrence from Sunshine Coast Council and Stakeholders, the overall intent of the design is worked up in more detail. Options are shown, themes, materials and elements are considered. Types of different garden elements and outcomes are identified and shown, i.e. outdoor classrooms, wetland walkway etc. All supportive elements are identified (e.g. bike racks, bubblers etc).

Functional layout

Concept plan

4.3.3 Design Ideas Booklet

A booklet illustrating the design is prepared (the Children’s Garden Design Ideas Booklet) which shows the components of the plan broken in to sub-spaces. Each sub-space is illustrated with a photo and text about the activity or education outcome in a clear, memorable format.

4.3.4 Presentation of Preliminary Concept Plan

The scheme and accompanying documentation will be presented to Sunshine Coast Council and Stakeholders. In the interests of keeping costs down, it is suggested that the presentation will be conducted by teleconference. If preferred, flights can be arranged, but are not included in our fees. Minutes by Sunshine Coast Council.

4.3.5 Refined Concept Plan (Plan No. 2)

The concept plan will be adjusted to accommodate any comments and feedback from the client, and the design will be refined. The Children’s Garden will be resolved in greater detail, with attention to wayfinding, accessibility, surfaces, levels, materials, colours and proposed elements.

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4.3.6 Presentation of Refined Concept Plan

The scheme and accompanying documentation will be presented to Sunshine Coast Council. In the interests of keeping costs down, it is suggested that the presentation will be conducted by teleconference.

4.3.7 Children’s Garden Masterplan

The scheme is revised in the light of suggestions made by the client and stakeholders. The final scheme wil be drawn, coloured and supported with photos and preliminary character sketches of the intended look and feel of the Children’s Garden. This plan will be suitable for: • any approvals • Sunshine Coast Council website • Council meetings (in Powerpoint presentation) • further stakeholder input Masterplan and character sketches will be circulated by email. INCLUSIVE

PLAY

IDEAS BOOKLET BEATON PARK INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND

Fiona Robbé

NOVEMBER 2012

Landscape Architects

ROCkING Graduated challenges ensure an activity is available at several skill levels Rocking is offered in side-by-side group rockers Postural support is offered in individual rockers Group rockers are fitted with back and foot supports to offer more control Group rockers offer intergenerational play opportunities Fiona Robbé Landscape Architects

Masterplan

Ideas booklet

4.3.8 Public Exhibition and Comment

All public comments and exhibition to be undertaken by Sunshine Coast Council and Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens.

4.3.9 Ongoing Design & Documentation

We would love to progress the project beyond a Preliminary Masterplan stage. We can progress the design through Design Development, Construction Documentation and Construction. This can all be agreed and discussed when relevant.

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Hershey’s Children’s Garden, Cleveland

Anticipated Fees

The fees below have been calculated on the assumption that the budget for Stage 1 works will be $300,000. If this budget or scope of work changes then the fees will need to be reviewed. Fees have been based on the anticipated time it will take to undertake the proposed work.

5.1 Fees TASKS

FEE

Project Inception

$2,970

Community Consultation - Phase 1

$2,970

Schematic Design

$5,280

TOTAL

$11,220 GST IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE FIGURES OR TRAVEL COSTS

Note 1: We reserve the right to vary allocations to suit the needs of the project as it progresses. This will always be agreed in writing. Note 2: The above fees will remain valid for sixty (60) days from date of submission.

5.2 Disbursements Our fees cover usual office expenses such as secretarial services, photography and printing.

5.3 Travel & Expenses Travel & expenses

Fee

Trip 1 - Site Analysis (2 people)

$550

Trip 2 - Workshop (2 people)

$550

Trip 3 - Presentation (1 person)

$335

GST IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE FIGURES

5.4 Accommodation Accomodation

Fee

Trip 1 - 1 Night (2 Rooms)

$300

Trip 2 - 1 Night (2 Rooms)

$300

Trip 3 - 1 Night (1 Room)

$150 GST IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE FIGURES

Accomodation and overnight stays can be arranged, but are not included in our fees. These figures are shown only as a guide.

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Anticipated Fees

5.5 Hourly Rates Personnel

rate (excludes gst)

Fiona Robbé - Landscape Architects Fiona Robbé

$190/hour

Senior Landscape Architect

$150/hour

Landscape Architect

$110/hour

Graduate Landscape Architect

$ 95/hour

Word Processing/Secretarial

$ 65/hour

5.6 Payment Schedule Invoices will be submitted when identified milestones are completed, or on a monthly basis.

5.7 Exclusions Our fees do not cover the following: • Preparation of Plans of Management • More than 5 copies of printed drawings • Courier expenses • Meetings over and above those scheduled • Statements of Environmental Effects (required for a DA) • Review of Environmental Factors • Any documents/forms for DA approvals and other Authority approvals • Documentation using grid co-ordinate points • Preparation of DA and CC Application Forms • Design changes once Construction Documentation has commenced (i.e. significant design changes requested by the Client) • Marketing, social media and technology input • Preparation of Opinion of Probable Costs • Structural or Hydraulic engineering advice • Children’s Consultation • Drop-In Event

5.8 Financial Enquiries We authorise the Council to ring our accountant Greg Sokolnikoff (Tel: 02 9899 7566) of Optima Services (Chartered Accountants) regarding our financial abilities and resources.

“The most effective kind of educaton is that a child should play amongst lovely things” Plato

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Old Tree Stump, Fagan Park

Ancillary Issues

Ancilliary Issues

6.1 Insurances Fiona Robbé

amount

Public Liability Professional Indemnity Worker’s Compensation

insurer QBE Mercantile Mutual via First Professional Underwriting Agency

$10 million $5 million

Vero Insurance Limited

Statutory requirement

GIO Australia

Insurance certificates identifying Public Liability, Professional Indemnity and Workers Compensation can be furnished within a week of engagement, if required.

6.2 ABN Fiona Robbé will invoice Sunshine Coast Council through the company Architects of Arcadia ABN:14 826 451 253

6.3 Referees The following officers can provide comments on our team performance: Taronga Zoo Officer: John Inkratas Manager Infrastructure Phone: (02) 9978 4622

City of Stirling Western Australia Officer: Drew Manning Landscape Architect Phone: (08) 9345 8661

Western Sydney Parklands Trust Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust Officer: Joshua French Officer: Gillian Smart Landscape Architect, Strategic Planning and Project Parklands Planning Officer Recreation Projects & Infastructure Phone: (02) 9339 6622 Phone: (02) 9895 6129

6.4 Copyright Our team will retain the copyright to the designs and documents we produce and under our agreement will grant a licence to the Client to use the documents and drawings to produce the project for which they are intended.

6.5 Conflict Of Interest Undertaking this consultancy does not result in any conflict of interest for my office that I am aware of. I do not think it poses a conflict of interest for any of the proposed subconsultant’s offices either.

6.6 Child Protection Fiona Robbé’s team are not persons prohibited by the Child Protection Act of 1998 from seeking or undertaking child-related employment and are aware that it is an offence to make a false statement in this fee proposal.

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6.7 Timeline We can commence work in April 2013 or upon receipt of the letter of engagement. The timeline as outlined in the brief is acknowledged. Dates can be confirmed once we commence the project. Note that public holidays and annual leave can all affect the timeline and project delivery.

“There is a garden in every childhood, an enchaned place where colours are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again.” Elizabeth Lawrence

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Appendix A: Philosophy of Play

Fiona Robbé

Landscape architecture, horticulture and playspace design 108 Arcadia Road Arcadia NSW 2159 Phone: 02 9653 1045 Fax: 02 9653 1229

Play is a means of learning to live, an interactive exploration of the possibilities of this world and our place in it. Instinctive, voluntary, spontaneous play is vital to develop the potential of all children. Our practice rmly commits to the notion that

investment in quality play environments is one of the decisive social investments in a sustainable, peaceful, cross-cultural future. Australia is a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the work of our pratice respects these principals. Our designs celebrate the joy and spontaneity that children bring to our lives and communicate that they are valued, important people in our society. They also welcome children and their families and carers to an environment where their needs, interests and abilities have been reected in the landscape design. We strive to uphold the theory of Universal Design to it’s highest ideological interpretation – for people of all ages, abilities and ethnic origins to feel included in the play environment, and to accomplish this at all levels: socially, emotionally and intellectually. Our playgrounds richly explore the unique ambience of their settings, while intensifying the focus on children’s needs and experiences in an environment of

exuberance, challenge and wonder.

Philosophy of play

Appendix B: Curriculum VitaĂŠ

curriculum vitae Qualifications

» Bachelor of Landscape Architecture - First Class Honours, UNSW, 1985 » Advanced Certificate of Urban Horticulture - Distinction, Ryde T.A.F.E. 1998

Employment History:

1985 to 1989 1989 to 1990 1990 to 1993 1993 to date

Conybeare Morrison & Partners (currently Context) Land Systems (currently HASSELL) Knox and Tanner (currently Knox & Partners) Establishment of Fiona Robbé Landscape Architects

Professional Affiliations

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Registered Member of Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) Member of Playground and Recreation Association of Victoria (PRAV) Member of International Play Association (IPA) Member of Kidsafe NSW Member of Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) Member of Parks & Leisure Australia (PLA) Member of Nature Action Collaborative for Children (NACC) Member of NSW Early Childhood Environmental Education Network (ECEEN)

Industry Contributions

» AILA representative of CS005 Australian Playground Standards Committee » AILA representative on the Inquiry into the Built Environment for Children, NSW Commission for Children and Young People

Awards

Nov 2012:

Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) AILA Fellowship In recognition of initiatives and successes in Fiona’s innovative approach to the design of children’s environments.

2012:

Kidsafe National Playground Design Awards - Public Playspaces up to $500K Kookaburra Playground (Nurragingy Reserve), Doonside NSW

2012:

Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards - Public Playspaces more than $1M Yokine Playground, Yokine WA - awarded to Fiona Robbé, AECOM and City of Stirling

2012:

Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards - Innovative Design Elements Playground Mulch Trial NSW - awarded to Fiona Robbé, Ozbreed, Hills Bark Blower and Acoustoscan

2011:

Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) AILA NSW President’s Award Fiona Robbé was awarded the 2011 NSW AILA President’s Award. The award recognises our practice’s contribution to shaping spaces that engage and serve communities well, in particular the special place that children hold in public life.

2011:

Australian Stone Advisory Association Australian Stone Advisory Association Architectural Stone Awards - “Hippo“ at Fit Kidz Learning Centre, Dural - awarded to Fiona Robbé in collaboration with Karl van Middeldyk

Fiona Robbé

Landscape architecture, horticulture and playspace design 108 Arcadia Road Arcadia NSW 2159 Phone: 02 9653 1045 Fax: 02 9653 1229

curriculum vitae 2010:

Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) National Landscape Architecture Awards - Planning. Former Water Police/Pirrama Park Masterplan awarded to ASPECT Studios in collaboration with Fiona Robbé

2010:

Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards - Public Playspaces District Parks Pirrama Park, Pyrmont - awarded to Fiona Robbé in collaboration with ASPECT Studios

2010:

Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards - Public Playspaces District Parks Brelsford Park, Coffs Harbour - awarded to Fiona Robbé, Geolink Landscape Architects and Coffs Harbour City Council

2010:

Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards - Innovative Design Solutions Orphan School Creek Playground - Sandpit and Cover - awarded to Fiona Robbé with Phillips Marler Architects / Landscape Architects

2009:

Parks and Leisure Association (PLA) Regional Awards of Excellence Play Space Category: New Park at the Former Water Police Site, Pyrmont - awarded to Fiona Robbé and ASPECT Studios

2007:

Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) NSW NSW Minister for Planning’s Sydney Greenspace Award Dean Reserve Playground - awarded to Strathfield Council

2006:

Kidsafe National Playground Awards - School Setting Willoughby Public School Masterplan

2004:

Timber Development Association Award for Excellence in Timber Design, Exterior Structures Arcadia Public School Playground

2004:

Kidsafe National Playground Awards - School Setting Arcadia Public School

2004:

Kidsafe National Playground Awards - Public Spaces under $200,000 Bicentennial Park Playground (West Pymble) - award granted to Ku-ring-gai Municipal Council

Playground Projects State Government:

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Café Playground, Centennial Parklands (in collaboration with Brecknock Design) - 2002 Bike Track Playground, Centennial Parklands (in collaboration with Brecknock Design) - 2002 Moore Park Playground, Moore Park (in collaboration with Kate Bishop) - 2003 Paddington Gates Playground, Centennial Park (in collaboration with Kate Bishop) - 2004 Wentworth Common Playground, Sydney Olympic Park - 2005 Village Green Playground Update, Bicentennial Park, Homebush - 2005 Overflow Park Toddler Playground, Sydney Showground, Homebush - 2005 Powerhouse Museum Playground, Ultimo - 2006 Powerhouse Museum Playground, Discovery Centre, Castle Hill - 2007

Fiona Robbé

Landscape architecture, horticulture and playspace design 108 Arcadia Road Arcadia NSW 2159 Phone: 02 9653 1045 Fax: 02 9653 1229

curriculum vitae » » » » » » » » »

Queen’s Park Playground, Centennial Parklands - 2007 Restaurant Precinct Playground, Centennial Parklands - 2008 Centennial Square Education Centre, Centennial Parklands - 2009 (ongoing) Blackwater All Abilities Playground (for Disability Services Queensland), Blackwater, Queensland - 2010 Pimelea Park - Lizard Log Playground, Western Sydney Parklands, Bossley Park - 2010 Royal Children’s Hospital Playground, Melbourne - 2011 Nurragingy Reserve, Western Sydney Parklands Trust, Intergenerational & 4 small Playgrounds - 2011 (ongoing) Backyard to Bush Playground upgrade, Taronga Zoo - 2011 (ongoing) Children’s Garden: Centennial Parklands - 2012

Local Government:

All parks listed below include playgrounds: » Reserve No 685, Dean Park - 2001 » Woodstock Park, Plumpton - 2001 » Deborah Wicks Park, Blacktown - 2001 » Christies Corner Park, Lalor Park - 2001 » Templeton Crescent Reserve, Baulkham Hills - 2002 » Hunts Creek Reserve, North Rocks - 2002 » Elizabeth Jonsson Reserve, Mt Druitt - 2002 » Bicentennial Park Playground, West Pymble (in collaboration with Kate Bishop) - 2002 » Henley Park, Concord - 2003 » Reserve No. 624, Mt Druitt - 2003 » Reserve No. 756, Blacktown - 2003 » Reserve No. 268, Blacktown - 2003 » Metz Place Park, Plumpton - 2003 » Shelly Park, Cronulla (in collaboration with Kate Bishop) - 2003 » Hagger Park, Woolooware - 2005 to 2007 » Ascot Place Reserve, Miranda - 2005 » Reserve No. 676, Hassell Grove - 2005 » Dean Reserve, South Strathfield - 2006 » Foley Park, Glebe (in collaboration with Aspect, Sydney) - 2006 » Sydney Park, Play Environments Strategy (in collaboration with Aspect, Sydney) - 2006 » Regional Extreme Sports Facility, Victoria Park, Dubbo (in collaboration with Kate Bishop) - 2006 » Bondi Park Playground, Bondi Beach - 2007 » Sensory Garden, Elizabeth Park, Dubbo - 2007 » Orphan School Creek Playground, Forest Lodge (in collaboration with Philips Marler, Sydney) - 2007 » Knightsbridge Park, Glenwood - 2007 » Yokine Regional Open Space Inclusive Playground - (in collaboration with Kate Bishop & AECOM) - 2007-2010 (ongoing) » Belmore Basin, Wollongong - 2008 » Former Water Police Site Playground, Pyrmont Point (in collaboration with Aspect, Sydney) - 2009 » Brelsford Park Playground, Coffs Harbour (in collaboration with Geolink, Coffs Harbour) - 2009 » Town Green Playground, Port Macquarie - 2009

Fiona Robbé

Landscape architecture, horticulture and playspace design 108 Arcadia Road Arcadia NSW 2159 Phone: 02 9653 1045 Fax: 02 9653 1229

curriculum vitae » » » » » » » » » »

Rose Point Park All Abilities Playground, Singleton - 2009 Edwardes Lake Park All Abilities Playground, Darebin, Victoria (in collaboration with Kate Bishop) - 2010 Strathfield Park Masterplan and playground plans, Strathfield - 2010 Children’s Play Implementation Plan (in collaboration with AECOM), Ryde - 2012 Smith’s Paddock Playgrounds, North Penrith - 2012 Beaton Park Inclusive Playground, Nedlands, WA - 2012 Collaroy Beach Inclusive Playground, Warringah Council - 2012 Charter Hall - Bay Playground, Little Bay- 2012 Meriton lots 101 & 102 Playground, Rhodes - 2012 Western Playing Fields Playground, The Ponds - 2012

Peer Review:

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Brelsford Park Playground, Coffs Harbour (peer review and advice to Geolink, Coffs Harbour) - 2009 Pimelea Playground, Western Sydney Parklands (peer review and advice to McGregor Coxall) - 2009 Rance Oval, Penrith (peer review and advice to Penrith City Council) - 2009 Timbrell Park, Canada Bay (peer review and advice to Canada Bay City Council) - 2009 New Mapoon Family Place (All Abilities Playground), Cape York (peer review and advice to Centre for Alternative Technology) - 2010 » Lemur Forest Adventure, Taronga Zoo - 2011 (in collaboration with Hill Thalis Architects) - ongoing » Riverheart Parkland Playground, Brisbane (peer review and advice to Vee Design) - 2011 » City of Sydney, Parks General Upgrades, (in collaboration with JILA) - 2012 Schools:

» » » » » » » » » » » » » »

Cranbrook Preparatory School, Rose Bay - 1994 Camphor Laurel Playground, Arcadia Public School, Arcadia - 2000-2003 Karningul Special School, Regents Park - 2002 Parameadows School, Wollongong - 2002 Willoughby Public School, Willoughby - 2004-2006 St Therese School, Wollongong - 2006-2008 Lucas Gardens Special School, Five Dock (in collaboration with Kate Bishop) - 2007 Bellevue Hill Public School, Bellevue Hill - 2007 Oatley West Public School, Oatley West - 2009 Galston High School, Galston - 2010 Sir Eric Woodward School, St Ives - 2012 (ongoing) Glenaeon School, Middle Cove - 2012 (ongoing) Glenaeon High School, Middle Cove - 2012 (ongoing) Kellyville Public School - 2012 (ongoing)

Childcare Centres:

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Castle Glen Childcare Centre, Glenhaven - 2000 North Epping Kindergarten, North Epping - 2003 “Starting Points”, McArthur, Campbelltown (in collaboration with Kate Bishop) - 2003 Beaumont Hills Child Care Centres, Beaumont Hills - 2004

Fiona Robbé

Landscape architecture, horticulture and playspace design 108 Arcadia Road Arcadia NSW 2159 Phone: 02 9653 1045 Fax: 02 9653 1229

curriculum vitae » » » » » » » » » » » » » » »

Cook Parade Childcare Centre, St Claire - 2005 (ongoing) Hilda Booler Child Care Centre, Glebe - 2005 Gordon Preschool Centre, Gordon - 2005 (ongoing) Blue Emu Childcare Centre, Penrith - 2005 2 x preschools in Sutherland (Canberra Road & Jannali) - 2008 Soldiers Road Childcare Centre, Miranda - 2008 St Thomas’ Preschool, North Sydney - 2008 Redlands House SCECGS, Mosman - 2008 Blacktown Road Childcare Centre, Blacktown - 2009 Fitkidz Childcare Centre, Dural - 2009 Cammeray Occassional Child Care Centre, Cammeray - 2011 Fitkidz Childcare Centre, Quarry Road, Dural - 2011 Werrington Child Care Centre - 2011 Pennant Hills War Memorial Children’s Centre, Pennant Hills - 2012 (ongoing) Moriah College - Mt Zion War Memorial Kindergarten - 2012 (ongoing)

Church Playgrounds:

» » » »

Salvation Army, Menai - 1992 Salvation Army, Belmont - 1997 Advice regards landscaping of Ebenezer Church - 2005 Dural Baptist Church, Dural - 2006

Private Playgrounds:

» » » »

Phillips Playground, Wahroonga - 2000-2001 Zschech Playground, Dural - 2001-2002 Chrystal Playground, Arcadia - 2001-2003 Choker Café Playground, Alexandria - 2012

Local Government Parks:

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James Watkinson Reserve, Pyrmont Point (landscape only, not playground) -1994 Rodd Park, Drummoyne, Sydney - 1996 Berowra Sports Facility - Masterplan for Hornsby Shire Council -1999 African Garden and Walls, Fagan Park, Galston - 2001 Queen Victoria Reserve Masterplan, Drummoyne - 2001 Heber Park Masterplan, Hebersham - 2003 Rural Sports Facility, Galston - DA for Hornsby Shire Council - 2005 Strathfield Park Environmental Trail - 2006

Institutional Centres:

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Restoration of garden to Nutcote (May Gibbs garden), Neutral Bay -1993-1994 Salvation Army - Landscape Design for Men’s Hostel, Surry Hills, Sydney -1996 Galston Community Centre, Galston, Sydney -1996 Salvation Army - Landscape Design for four churches in, Fairfield, Menai, Dural and Belmont -1992-2001 Animal Welfare League Surrender Centre Kemps Creek Centre, Kemps Creek - 2003 (ongoing) Boystown - San Miguel Playground, North Richmond - 2010

Fiona Robbé

Landscape architecture, horticulture and playspace design 108 Arcadia Road Arcadia NSW 2159 Phone: 02 9653 1045 Fax: 02 9653 1229

curriculum vitae » Restoration of garden to Wallarobba, Hornsby Shire Council - 2010 » Wesley Mission - Ashfield - 2011 » Wesley Mission - Kogarah - 2011 Management and Planning Studies:

» Richmond Town Entry DCP Landscape Guidelines, Richmond » Rural Land Study - Hornsby Shire Council (Galston/Arcadia Area)

Visual Assessment and Planning:

» Research Thesis: Landscape Visual Quality Assessment

University Lecturing:

» University of Sydney - Design Tutor to Architects 1985 » University of Western Sydney (Richmond Campus) - Lecturer in Landscape Architecture 1993-1997 » University of NSW - Invited Lecturer 2010 - 2013

Relevant Exhibition/Conference Involvement Future City Exhibition, The Rocks, 1992

Invited Participant. Topic Presented: “Synthesis of imaginative visions for Sydney’s CBD”. Collaborative exhibit undertaken with Evan Yabsley. Playground Design Seminar, Manly Pacific Hotel, 1999

A daylong seminar exploring children’s needs in public playspaces, the design of playgrounds, safety issues and collaborative approaches to playground design. This event was mostly aimed at a Local Council audience. Fiona Robbé was solely responsible for the concept, financing and organisation of the event. Kompan Seminar, The Newport Arms, Sydney, 2002

Invited Speaker. Topic presented: Designing beyond ‘Splat’. Kidsafe National Playground Conference, The Novotel Hotel, 2004

Fiona was a member of the Steering Committee, advising on conference organisation and providing support where necessary. Topic presented: “Designing for Delight - Creative playground solutions, no matter what!”. Kompan Seminar, Paddington, Sydney, 2004

Invited Speaker. Topic presented: “Creative solutions for everyone - Inclusive Design Principles”. International Play Association (IPA), Berlin, Germany, 2005

“Creative solutions for everyone - a special playground in Sydney”. Sydney University, Environmental Sociology, 2006

“Designing for delight - Creative playground solutions - no matter what”. Kidsafe National Playground Conference, The Manly Pacific, 2006

Fiona was a member of the Steering Committee. Topics presented: “Creative solutions for everyone”, “Incidental play at schools”, & “Playground Adequacy Checklist”. PLA Conference, Homebush, 2006

Invited speaker. Topic presented: “Creative Playground Design - Are we creating a liveable legacy?”. Playright Seminar, Perth, 2006

Invited Speaker. Topic presented: “Universal Design in playgrounds”. ECEEN Seminar, Sydney, 2008

Invited Speaker. Topic presented: “Nature Action Collaborative for Children”.

Fiona Robbé

Landscape architecture, horticulture and playspace design 108 Arcadia Road Arcadia NSW 2159 Phone: 02 9653 1045 Fax: 02 9653 1229

curriculum vitae Playright Conference, Access for All, 2007

Invited Speaker. Topic presented: “Creative solutions for everyone”. International Play Association Conference, “Play in a Changing World”, Hong Kong, 2008

Invited Speaker. Topics presented: “The Importance of Hopscotch” and “Play Patrol in Australia” QCAN Conference, Brisbane, 2008

Invited Speaker. Topic presented: “The importance of hopscotch”. NSW Play Environments Network, 2008

Invited Speaker. Topic presented: “Seeing past the sand and into the sky”. Parks & Leisure Association Conference, “Making it Happen”, Boomerang Beach, 2009

Topic presented: “Consultation with Children in the design process”. Kidsafe WA Conference, “The Nature of Play”, Perth, 2010

Invited Speaker. Topics presented: “Naturally better - designing opportunities to play in a natural setting”. Parks & Leisure Association Conference, “Partnerships for Sustainable Outcomes”, Albury, 2010

Topic presented: “Naturally better - designing opportunities to play in a natural setting”. AILA Seminar, Sydney, 2010

Invited Speaker. “Naturally better - designing opportunities to play in a natural setting”. Topic presented: “Naturally better - designing opportunities to play in a natural setting”. Kompan Seminar, Sydney, 2010

Invited Speaker. Topic presented: “The invitation to play”. Inclusive Play Road Show, New Zealand, 2010

Invited Speaker. Topic presented: “Inclusive playground design”. Kompan Seminar, Brisbane, 2010

Invited Speaker. Topic presented: “The invitation to play”. Dubbo PLA, Sydney, 2011

Topic presented: “Playground Crowding”: What are the consequences? New Zealand Recreation Association, Auckland, New Zealand, 2011

Invited Speaker. Topic Presented: “ The Total Package”. Coffs Harbour PLA, NSW, 2012

Invited Speaker. Topic Presented: “ Evaluating Playspace Potential”. Bendigo Child Friendly Cities Conference, 2012

Invited Speaker. Topic Presented: “ Consultation with Children”. Newcastle, PLA, NSW, 2012 “Change - an opportunity for revitalisation”

Topic Presented: “Evaluating playspace potential” & “National Inclusive playground workshop” Invited Speaker. AILA Seminar, Sydney, November 2012

Topic Presented: “Planting in Fallzones - the latest research”. Invited Speaker. AILA Seminar, Hobart, February 2013

Topic Presented: “Public Playgrounds as Venues for Community Engagement”. Invited Speaker.

Fiona Robbé

Landscape architecture, horticulture and playspace design 108 Arcadia Road Arcadia NSW 2159 Phone: 02 9653 1045 Fax: 02 9653 1229

curriculum vitae Published Articles:

Robbé, F. (2003) ‘Learning Landscapes’, Landscape Australia, vol.25, (4), pp. 26-29. Robbé, F. (2010) ‘ Public Play’, Landscape Australia, vol.125, pp. 49-51. Review and contributions to publications, guidelines, standards and strategies

• • • •

Review of “The Outdoor Playspace Naturally for Children birth to 5 years” - 2008 Review of “Play Space Design Guidelines” prepared by Mary Jeavons Landscape Architects for City of Sydney - 2007 Review of “Inclusive Play Design Guide” prepared by Playworld Systems - 2012 Advice to Standards Australia as a member of the CS005 committee regarding playground standards - 2011 ongoing.

Review = critical appraisal & written input. Website Links

Fiona’s work is presented in a Danish website www.kompan.com (“Unique Playgrounds”) and ‘Australian Timber Design Awards for 2004’ website: www.timber.net.au

Fiona Robbé

Landscape architecture, horticulture and playspace design 108 Arcadia Road Arcadia NSW 2159 Phone: 02 9653 1045 Fax: 02 9653 1229

Appendix C: Examples of Work

AFRICAN GARDEN FAGAN PARK themed garden

Design Philosophy

Location

Galston NSW

This garden was a community project. It is part of an internationally themed park

Client

Hornsby Shire Council

with great appeal to children.

Duration 2001

Fiona RobbĂŠ

Landscape architecture, horticulture and playspace design 108 Arcadia Road Arcadia NSW 2159 Phone: 02 9653 1045 Fax: 02 9653 1229

LIZARD LOG PLAYGROUND (Formerly Pimelea) regional playground

* Photos courtesy of Simon Wood Photography

Location Design Philosophy This innovative playground utilised condemned trees from site and recycled them into Client unique play elements. Play challenges include long bike tracks, flying foxes, 2.5m high slide, climbing walls, group spinners, sophisticated diggers, and 360 degree Duration single point swings, and difficult balancing challenges.

Fiona RobbĂŠ

Landscape architecture, horticulture and playspace design 108 Arcadia Road Arcadia NSW 2159 Phone: 02 9653 1045 Fax: 02 9653 1229

Horsley Park Western Sydney Parklands Trust 2010

SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK wentworth common natural playspace

Design Philosophy A natural setting for play, which includes a large sandpit with carved sandstone water runnels and sculptures, as well as hardwood swings incorporating a central pergola. This playground celebrates the green and gold bell frog, with many carved references. Dense planting supports additional play outcomes. All materials are natural.

Fiona RobbĂŠ

Landscape architecture, horticulture and playspace design 108 Arcadia Road Arcadia NSW 2159 Phone: 02 9653 1045 Fax: 02 9653 1229

Location

Sydney Olympic Park

Client

SOPA

Consultation

Community

Duration

2005

Value

$150 000

CENTENNIAL PARK CHILDREN’S GARDEN education precinct

Design Philosophy Comprising of dedicated natural spaces, the Children’s Garden is designed for children to explore and discover the natural world in playful and educational ways. It provides spaces to inspire and encourage children to engage in exciting, creative and imaginative activities outdoors. Learning is both formal and informal, and is linked to the current Education Precinct and its activities.

Fiona Robbé

Landscape architecture, horticulture and playspace design 108 Arcadia Road Arcadia NSW 2159 Phone: 02 9653 1045 Fax: 02 9653 1229

Location

Centennial Parklands

Client

Centennial Park & Moore Park Trust

Consultation

Children

Duration

2008 - Ongoing

FIT KIDZ DURAL natural playground

Design Philosophy This generous, natural playground offers a smorgasbord of delightful play opportunities. These include pop-up water jets, a large sandpit with a hippo and jumping pilllow, a vegie patch with rainwater tank, a challenging bike track, a chook enclosure and even two cows in a grassy paddock.

Fiona RobbĂŠ

Landscape architecture, horticulture and playspace design 108 Arcadia Road Arcadia NSW 2159 Phone: 02 9653 1045 Fax: 02 9653 1229

Location

Dural NSW

Client

Fit Kidz

Duration

2009

Value

$500,000 (approx)