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FROM THE EDITOR It is with great delight that I write the Editor’s letter for the 20th edition of Outdoor Design Source. For 20 years ODS has been on the front lines of the external works industry, introducing readers to the innovative products and services of our clients and keeping everyone informed about what is happening in the world of landscaping and public space across Australia and around the globe. We are so proud to be a mainstay in a thriving industry that changes and grows every year. From our humble yet innovative beginnings 20 years ago, ODS has grown along with the industry, working hard to match the needs of our clients and our readers and represent the best the built environment has to offer. During our time, the face of ODS has moved from a purely print-based medium to a full print + digital network, forming an information service that better serves a contemporary audience. With a range of sector-targeted eNewsletters, a fully-responsive website, combined with our digital newsfeed and social media presence, all sitting on the platform of the annual print directory that started it all, ODS has never been in a better position to fully service the construction industry. Looking back through the past 20 years of ODS I have noticed the ebb and flow in development of public space. In 2018, I feel we’ve reached a zenith with regard to the quality and scope of public space. The preponderance of construction of open space projects alone is gratifying, but seeing the move toward a highly considered, ‘designed’ public realm that incorporates a variety of programs for public use is truly inspiring. No longer do we see a block of grass and a few trees or a paved square. Today’s public spaces are flexible and layered, with room for events, gathering and community celebration, and equipped with multiuse street furniture, public art and playscapes straight out of a child’s imagination. As the move toward urban living continues in Australia and in many cities around the world, and we experience greater instances of ‘vertical’ living, including our recreation spaces, the importance being placed on public space is growing. The fact that public greenspace is becoming the new ‘backyard’ for many urban dwellers is a significant trend that is no longer being overlooked. The role of the architect, designer, urban planner and landscape architect is taking on a new design-centric dimension and creating a greater understanding of the importance of the ‘user experience’. While this may not be a new concept to those in the profession, the growing recognition in the public sphere among laypeople is considerable, working to expand the external works sector and raise its profile to a wider audience, and proving the veracity of its contribution to our built environment. The global shift toward a greater understanding of what public space means to our cities and suburbs creates a greater demand in the market, with the public requiring more amenity and design professionals rising to the challenge to meet, and in many cases exceed, the expectations of the public in the creation of open space projects. The growth of Australia’s construction market is at an all-time high and the innovation and creativity being shown is truly something to be admired. A new era in public space has arrived! As our perceptions around public space flex and grow, the notion of ‘outdoor space’ or ‘nature’ is also undergoing a shift. With the changes taking place in our urban environment and the growing recognition of how important a connection to nature is, we are seeing some innovations in public space projects that not only change the way we live in urban environments but change the way we interact as a community — like building a playground inside a building in an urban environment that won’t support a direct existence in nature — bringing the outdoors inside or putting it on the roof to ensure a connection to nature and a greenspace for communal recreation. The notion that we can develop a landscaped world and meet our need to connect with nature without sacrificing the security and convenience of an urban lifestyle is testament to the creativity and non-linear thinking of design professionals today. The scope for imaginative alternatives that meet a changing environment proves their adaptability and gives us hope for a more balanced future in our cities. As always, thanks go to the whole ODS team, from our dedicated sales associates and publishers to our designers and coordinators, for everything they contribute to the creation of Australia’s premier external works resource network. With so many new and exciting innovations propelling the built environment to new heights, we hope you’ll journey with us as we embark on the next 20 years with Outdoor Design Source.

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POOLS, SPAS AND SAUNAS Pool Building Materials and Surrounds Pool and Decking Furniture Pool Designers and Builders Pool Enclosures Spa Domes Spas and Saunas

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PUBLIC ART Art Consultants and Agents Feature Fire Landscape Artists Sculpture

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SHADE, HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS Awnings Cabins and Bungalows Carports and Pergolas Conservatories and Glasshouses Gazebos, Rotundas and Pavilions Membrane Structures and Sails Roofing Materials Shelters and Enclosures Umbrellas

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SIGNAGE Architectural Clocks Directories Electronic/Neon/Illuminated Flags and Banners Metal/Wood/Plastic Plaques

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SPORTS SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT Green, Court and Field Supplies Goal Posts Golf Course Accessories Line Marking Sports Nets Sports and Recreation Surfaces Construction and Maintenance Cricket Wickets Sports Courts Sports Fields Synthetic

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STONE Cast Stone Precast Concrete Reconstituted Quarried Stone Bluestone Limestone Marble and Granite Porphyry Sandstone Stackstone Wall Cladding Stonemasons

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STREET AND OUTDOOR FURNITURE BBQs and Outdoor Ovens Benches Bicycle Racks Bollards CafÃ© Screens Decking Furniture Drinking Fountains Flag Poles Letterboxes Litterbins and Ashtrays Noticeboards, Information and Bus Shelters Outdoor Heating and Cooling Outdoor Kitchens Planters Public Amenities Shelters Showers Stadium Seating Tables and Chairs Tree Surrounds

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WATER FEATURES Designers and Manufacturers Cascades and Waterfalls Fountains Water Gardens Water Features Supplies Aquatic Plants Artificial Rock Lighting Liners Pumps and Filters

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SOFT LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES Aggregate and Sub-base Material Composts, Manures and Mulches Gravels, Pebbles and Rock Packaging and Storage Recycled Construction Materials Recycled Organic Products Soils and Growing Media

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LAWN AND TURF SUPPLIES Lawn Alternatives/Synthetics Lawn/Turf Growers Lawn/Turf Installation Spreading Services Turf Underlay

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NURSERIES Advanced and Mature Trees Australian Natives Interior Plantscape Plant Brokers Seed Suppliers Specialist Nurseries Oriental Plants Potted Colour Seedlings Tree Transplanters and Movers Wholesale/Production Nurseries

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PLANT AND TURF CARE Fertilisers Liquid/Soluble Organic/Compound Pellet/Slow Release Pest and Weed Treatment Soil Conditioners Tree Protection Root Control Barriers Shade Cloth Stakes and Ties Tree Guards Weed Control Mats

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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Arboricultural Services Graffiti Management Landscape Asset Management Landscape Maintenance Contractors Roadway Services

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A GATEWAY TO PLAY Taking park design to a whole new level, the team at Fleming’s has produced a neighbourhood park that does more than just ‘tick the boxes’

here are parks, and then there are great parks! Developer Abiwood went all out to achieve a truly great park for their latest residential community, Clydevale Living in Clyde North, Victoria. Completed in May 2017, the 1.2Ha park in the Clydevale estate is undoubtedly the highlight of this exciting new community; a result of the dedicated team of landscape architects, garden designers and inhouse construction team from Fleming’s Landscapes, led by the hands-on direction of passionate horticulturalist Wes Fleming OAM.

Adopting an ‘inclusive’ approach to the creation of Clydevale Park, Wes worked in close counsel with the developer, Fleming’s design team and Casey Council to deliver a botanical oasis with ‘the lot’. After a comprehensive overview of community parks across Melbourne, Fleming noted a significant difference between parks that were seemingly unused and those that attracted crowds. He found that the most active parks in Melbourne did more than just tick the boxes on the ‘council-must-haves’ list. Pleasingly, the thing the most active parks had in common was an abundance of

greenlife that included large shade trees, lawns and garden beds. Successful parks also included proactive play equipment that transcended age ranges, catering to everyone from tots to teenagers, and facilities for adults, families and singles alike, allowing for multiplatform activity to occur in a natural and inclusive way. These findings helped the Fleming’s team develop a plan to ensure Clydevale offered a park for all people that was rich with greenery, which studies show improve health and wellbeing generally. From the moment of its completion,

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"There are parks, and then there are great parks!" families and children from miles around have thronged to enjoy Clydevale Park’s interactive play equipment. The playground — for tots to teens — offers a huge sandpit with a hidden dinosaur, ball playing zones, swings, natural rock climbing walls, a look-out tower, waterplay area and more. The real hero of the park is the Hyde Park-inspired gardens with picnic grounds capped by a modern multipurpose amphitheatre. Fleming’s brought dimension and interest to the flat expanse of land with the addition of the amphitheatre and a look-out hill. The sweeping amphitheatre is an attractive space to sit and relax, as well as a place for an open-air cinema, or a makeshift stage for community events (already in the planning with council). Using his renowned ‘green thumb’ and skill for design, Wes Fleming made a bold statement with his choice of advanced London Plane trees (Platanus x acerifolia) pleached to ‘umbrella’ forms, which in time will grow to provide a unique natural shade canopy around the barbecue/ entertaining area. The entire perimeter of the park is bordered by advanced ornamental trees, the standout being a 50m-long archway of Parrotia persica. Indian Summer Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica x faurie) will be a knock-out in summer with striking blooms pedestrians will love to meander through. And one of Fleming’s new tree species is also on show, Nyssa sylvatica ‘Forum’, which will shine in autumn with fire-bright leaf-turners. Street furniture throughout the park is solid and contemporary in design, built to

stand the test of time. Shade structures balance soft and hard materials, with creepers trained to grow over the wood and steel structures to soften the whole effect and deepen the shade provided. A true standout in the park is a striking feature sculpture designed by Wes Fleming. The form of the sculpture was purposely mirrored in accent furniture, such as the swing frame, throughout the park to provide continuity and complexity of design. Clydevale Park encourages active participation, with wide paths ideal for walking, jogging, and bike riding, and exercise equipment for adults, while passive play equipment such as wooden animals serve as climbing structures or seats for children. Developer Abiwood has been astounded with the level of detail and finish within the park and Fleming’s willingness to go above and beyond throughout the consultation process. Not only did Fleming’s nail the brief, they exceeded it in every way, delivering an outcome the entire community is already proud to call their own. Scope of works undertaken by Fleming’s includes: • Landscape architecture and garden design • Plant growing • Plant source and supply • Installation and ongoing maintenance • Feature sculpture design • Play equipment design • Hard landscape construction and installation • Drainage solutions • Advice and consultation

CONTACT Fleming’s Group of Companies P 03 9756 6105 E mail@flemings.com.au W www.flemings.com.au PROJECT PARTICULARS Project Clydevale Park Location Clyde North, Victoria Client Abiwood Pty Ltd Landscape Architect Fleming’s Landscapes Plant Source & Supply Fleming’s Nurseries Installation & Maintenance Fleming’s Landscapes Construction Fleming’s Landscapes

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AN INCLUSIVE DESTINATION The Rosebud playspace is a community zone that supports inclusive engagement for all locals and visitors to the area

he all-abilities playground on the Mornington Peninsula’s Rosebud foreshore was constructed to cater to the growing community, and as part of Council’s Destination Rosebud campaign to attract more tourism to the area. The campaign was designed to encourage and elevate the level of use of the area and provide locals with a muchneeded playspace. The junior playspace at Rosebud focuses on sensory and imaginative play while senior areas provide a range of age specific challenges. There are large and small mounds for climbing, bank slides, swings, a flying fox, balance beams and a rope haul. An outdoor classroom, various shelters and garden beds also encourage social activities and adventure for all visitors. The Rosebud Foreshore playspace is inspired by the Mornington Peninsula’s unique geography and landscape. It

incorporates a nature-based theme with a natural pallet of materials. This innovative and fun foreshore playspace caters for a range of ages and abilities, and aims to inspire and excite with an array of accessible play options, including paths throughout the ground level, ramps to shelters, a basket swing, and tactile gardens to explore. Rising above the playground is a rocky mountain form that incorporates a selection of fun and challenging routes between the top and bottom. A metal slide snaking down to ground level provides a quick way down, while soft mounds offer challenging obstacles in the climb back to the top, together with steps, rope nets and rope lines. For smaller adventurers, a lower section features a smaller metal slide and a single flying fox with disk seat. In front of the mountain sits a ring of play equipment that includes a bird’s

nest swing, four standard swings, a big carousel to spin on — to test out the laws of centrifugal force — a tunnel, narrow metal slide, and lots of rocks and stepping stones made from logs and concrete for climbing and exploring.

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PRODUCT PROJECTS SHOWCASE GUIDE In addition to this comprehensive range of play equipment, two large shelters provide shade and cooking amenities. Each bright yellow architectural structure contains a combination of table setting, bench seating and Christie barbecues for park users. Working within the Council brief to specify inclusive amenities for wheelchair users, Christie supplied three barbecues to the Rosebud playspace, comprising a total of five individual barbecue cooktops, including their award-winning A Series barbecue. Manufactured from stainless steel,

making it ideal for marine foreshores, the A Series barbecue is a truly inclusive amenity that makes cooking in the park a communal activity. Additional custom barbecue units with blue stone surrounds, to complement the overall natural palette and materials used in the park, were also installed. The Rosebud foreshore playground caters to all members of the growing local community as well as visitors to the area, and with the installation of a Christie A Series all-access barbecue, is an inclusive space for community engagement.

”Christie’s A Series barbecue is a truly inclusive amenity that makes cooking in the park a communal activity.”

CONTACT Christie P +61 039 708 E sales@dachristie.com W www.dachristie.com PROJECT PARTICULARS Client Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Designed by HASSELL Installation Glascott Landscape & Civil Play Equipment Playrope Barbecues Christie

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A SENSORY EXPERIENCE The first of its kind in Australia, Lions Park is a multi-sensory playspace inspired by the work of Leonardo da Vinci

ladstone in Queensland is now home to a unique play experience that is a first of its kind in Australia. A people-first design, Lions Park is an all-inclusive sensory playspace that meets the needs of all ages and abilities, influenced by a nature-meetsindustry aesthetic. Wanting to upgrade the existing facilities from the passive recreation space it had become into a highly engaging environment, in 2016 Gladstone Regional Council commissioned a Masterplan for Lions Park, seeking community involvement to ensure a range of facilities were provided to meet the needs of the region. With $3.5M in funds allocated to the project, the resulting facility exceeded all initial expectations for the space.

Focusing on the seven senses (hearing, sight, smell, taste, touch, vestibular and proprioception) Lions Park goes beyond accessibility, designed to cater to children and adults with sensory processing disorders, auditory processing disorders, visual impairment, Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and spina bifida. JW Concepts worked as the landscape architect, in close collaboration with Struxi Design, Playscape Creations and Gladstone Regional Council, to design and oversee construction of the project. The brief called for the existing playspace to be dismantled and refurbished with a higher level of embellishment that would explore the interplay of industry and nature, and represent the industrial

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elements of Gladstone’s regional centre as a port town through play. According to Playscape Creations, suppliers of the park’s play equipment, the park’s layout is based on the interaction of cogs, with interlocking zones of activity that accommodate a wide range of allaccess activities, including swing and spin opportunities, action zones, water play spaces and nature play adventures that promote a connection to the natural elements onsite. A particular favourite in the park is the Five-way Swing Zone, which allows up to five people to swing together, encouraging interactive play and a shared experience. Concrete walls that reflect the industrial nature of Gladstone act as space dividers for the different play areas. The park also provides a connection to the natural edge of Police Creek and establishes a connection between the commercial/ retail zone and the park. A series of formal and informal paths create a narrative through the park, linking the active, passive and natural sectors of the space. In addition, furnished seating areas were established in order to encourage passive enjoyment of the park. Established trees and plants such as Nardoo waterlilies, sedge grass, paperbark trees and eucalypt stands encourage local wildlife from the nearby creek to stick around. The existing natural environment informed elements of the park’s design, promoting visual and sensory experiences by utilising natural forms for the sculptural and functional play structures. While existing trees needed to be removed to accommodate the new facility, additional plantings were added that will provide ample shade in time. In the meantime, soaring shade towers, reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci’s Gyrocopter design, protect park users from the elements. An outstanding effort on the part of all involved, Lions Park is a new benchmark for public playspaces that offers the hope of inclusion to all sectors of the community.

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“Lions Park is a new benchmark for public playspaces that offers the hope of inclusion to all sectors of the community.”

CONTACT JW Concepts P 07 3856 0233 W www.jwconcepts.com.au PROJECT PARTICULARS Landscape Architect JW Concepts Project Managers HNK Project Management Playground Equipment Playscape Creations Building Design Struxi Design

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THE AURA OF SUCCESS A large-scale residential development raises the bar for integrated playspaces with the custom statement Aura Treehouse project

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“Imagined as a ‘forbidden forest’, Aura Treehouse is a vivid splash of colour on the landscape.”

ura Estate on the Sunshine Coast is the largest single-owned masterplanned community ever undertaken in Australia, and the nation’s largest wetland rehabilitation and stormwater treatment project. With over 20,000 new homes on the slate, Aura Estate is on track to become the country’s largest 6-star Green Community. Conceived by Stockland Developments, Aura Estate has over 700 hectares designated for rehabilitation and conservation, but they haven’t forgotten their littlest residents either. Located within the estate, Aura Treehouse is a custom statement playground delivered by Urban Play and furnished with quality play equipment from global playground manufacturer KOMPAN. Imagined as a ‘forbidden forest’ where children can climb, hide, explore and imagine, Aura Treehouse is a vivid splash of colour on the landscape. A destination playspace that underscores the lifestyle brand of the estate, the play structures were realised by KOMPAN Design Studio (KDS) in collaboration with Urban Play. KDS is a special unit that focuses on creating totally new, innovative play structures and solutions that are tailor made to meet specific project requirements. The KDS unit is comprised of engineers, designers and landscape architects to create bespoke play structures that are structurally sound and provide high play value. The central component of the Aura playspace is a large scale central tree tower that stands 11.5m off the ground with a custom-designed cabin nestled among the branches — the largest tower and cabin combination KDS have designed to date. Realised as a four dimensional climbing tower, the treehouse offers 360 degree views.

A curvy stainless-steel slide extends from the main ‘tree’ to carry climbers back down to ground level. A rope bridge connects the largest tower to a second treehouse where an additional slide gives kids another means to reach the ground. And if that isn’t enough, a Corocord rope net offers yet another climbing opportunity. Adorned with brightly hued leaves, the treehouse offers multiple points of entry and access to the varied climbing routes. The elevated perch of the cabins gives children a bird's-eye view of the area and encourages a connection with nature from its leafy canopy, equating to immense play value for little explorers and keeping them active and challenged for hours on end. Geared to children of all ages and abilities, the Aura Treehouse offers a wide variety of activities. The use of texture played a major part in the project’s development, with the equipment a combination of galvanised steel, Corocord rope, Robinia organic wood and rubber membranes.

In addition to all the climbing challenges, a Birds Nest swing was also installed. This unit allows children of all abilities and ages to swing alone or in a group. A considered strategy on behalf of Stockland, the integration of top-quality playgrounds into their sales centres is a persuasive point of difference that entices young families to new estate projects. The Aura Treehouse, Queensland’s first four-dimensional custom-designed treehouse, is already proving to be a successful endeavour in building the Aura community. CONTACT KOMPAN Australia P 1800 240 159

E sales@kompan.com.au W www.kompan.com.au/ods PROJECT PARTICULARS Client Stockland Playground Equipment KOMPAN Landscape Architect Place Design Group Playground Installation Urban Play

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WELCOME MAT

A series of decorative road murals serve as a unique Welcome Mat to the City of Unley in South Australia

s part of their goal to create a vibrant city that reflects the culture, diversity and lifestyle of its community, the City of Unley, South Australia, sought a team of creatives to develop a series of artistic road murals known as the Welcome Mat project. The significant public art works were created utilising a decorative asphalt surfacing system designed specifically for high traffic areas and established an art trail that reflects the spirit of Unley. The colourful murals start on the centre section of one of the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main roads (Goodwood Road) and branch out into a series of side streets (Florence, Rosa, Lily, Gilbert, Victoria and Surrey Streets). Resplendent with an array of motifs and designs, the murals feature books, trees and ferns, birds, clouds, musical notes, bookcases with well-

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known titles, as well as plates, forks, cups and stars in a vibrant display of colour. A major community undertaking, the project was a collaborative endeavour between MPS Paving Systems Australia, Creative Pavements, Artist Ellen Schlobohm and the City of Unley. Reminiscent of the artistic practice of papercutting, the artistic vision for the works involved strong imagery developed using positive and negative space. “The designs I created for the project capture this, with each street touching on a different aspect of Goodwood Road and celebrating the community that surrounds it,” says Ellen. While the tree on Rosa Street is “reflective of the growth of Goodwood as well as its longevity”, Lily Street “celebrates the rich culinary experiences Goodwood has to offer”, according to the artist. These bold designs were achieved utilising the DuraTherm™ asphalt surfacing system from MPS Paving Systems Australia. A decorative surfacing product, DuraTherm™ is a thermoplastic material installed flush into imprinted asphalt that is specifically designed for hightraffic areas such as crosswalks and intersections. It is quick to install and will maintain its vibrancy for many years, making the Welcome Mat project a viable long term community initiative for the City of Unley. Installed by Creative Pavements, the transformation of the local area brought colour and life into the region around Goodwood Road. The public spaces, sidewalk cafes, local facilities and entertainment venues were tied together with each new mural that was completed, reclaiming space for pedestrians and unifying the area through relevant themes.

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"Not only did the colourful additions improve the vibrancy of the area, they created a new vernacular with which visitors and locals can engage with the space." Not only did the colourful additions to Goodwood Road and its surrounding streets improve the vitality of the area, they created a new vernacular with which visitors and locals can engage with the space. The City of Unley’s goal to “encourage community creativity, enhance public places and increase the number of public art installations across the City” has been exceeded with the completion of the Welcome Mat project.

CONTACT MPS Paving Systems Australia P 03 9707 0077 E admin@mpspaving.com.au W www.mpspaving.com.au PROJECT PARTICULARS Location Goodwood Road, Unley SA Client Unley Council Duratherm Supplier MPS Paving Systems Duratherm Installer Creative Pavements Artist Ellen Schlobohm

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LET THERE BE LED

An eco-friendly lighting project in Bundaberg is doing its bit to support turtle breeding in this well-known Australian destination

coastal town in the Bundaberg region, Bargara is less than 10 minutes from Mon Repos, Bundaberg’s premier turtle sanctuary. Boasting some of Australia’s most stunning coastline, Bargara helps to support a thriving tourism economy. A favourite holiday destination, the Bundaberg area is known for offering spectacular diving and snorkelling, and views of the annual humpback whale migration. In addition, this beautiful region is home to mass turtle hatchings every

year. This incredible wildlife experience is attended by thousands of tourists and residents annually. In response to community requests for improved public space lighting along the town’s coastal pathway, Bundaberg City Council, aware of its environmental responsibilities, commissioned Orion Solar to install solar-powered LED lighting along the esplanade between Nielson Park and Clarke Street. What makes this lighting project so special is the lights are turtle-friendly!

In accordance with the project brief, 15 lights were installed along the route, with provisions for additional lighting to be added at a later date should it prove necessary. Replete with variable intensity adjustment capabilities, the IPL Integrated Architectural Area Lights supplied by Orion Solar run from dusk till dawn at variable luminosity to reduce impact on the surrounding environment. “[The lights] run at 100 percent intensity for the first few hours after

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“Council is striving to meet the balance required between community safety and ensuring a care factor for the turtles that are iconic to our region.” dusk and again just before daylight, but operate at 30 percent intensity for the remainder of the night,” states Council Roads and Drainage portfolio spokesman Cr Wayne Honor. “Council has a strong focus within its lighting programs to incorporate environmentally sustainable technology and in this instance the lighting is turtlefriendly, solar-powered LED lighting.” A popular route between the Bargara caravan park and town centre, the esplanade is used for recreation activities like walking and cycling and also provides access to the beach, where turtle hatching can be viewed. “Council is striving to meet the balance required between community safety and ensuring a care factor for the turtles that are iconic to our region,” claims Divisional representative Cr Greg Barnes. Prior to installation, the subject of low-glow turtle-friendly lighting was explored at community meetings, with expert advice sought from international turtle expert Dr Blair Witherington, to ensure the project would meet the needs of the whole community. Key features of the lighting units installed include 100 percent sustainability, solar power, and amber in hue — one of the things that makes them turtle-friendly. In addition, the lights include variable intensity dimming and only project onto the ground where illumination is required. This assists in cutting down on ambient glow to the surrounding area. A cost-saving feature for Council, the lighting units have a low installation cost as no trenching for cables is required. There are almost no ongoing running costs, and, being solar, they are not affected by power outages. Attractive and slender in design, the lighting units complement the surrounding landscape rather than overpowering it. The solar panel, electronics, batteries and luminaire are all contained within the light head, making for a compact and attractive self-contained unit. Meeting all the requirements specified by Council, the Bargara pathway sustainable, turtle-friendly lighting project has proven a great success with all members of the Bundaberg community.

CONTACT Orion Solar Pty Ltd P 07 5559 1666 E richard@orionsolar.com.au W www.orionsolar.com.au

PROJECT PARTICULARS Location Bundaberg, Bargara QLD Client Bundaberg Regional Council Design & Installation Orion Solar Pty Ltd Lighting Supply IPL Light & First Light Technologies Pole Supply Wagners CFT

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THE POWER OF PLACEMAKING

A historic civic square in Poland gets activated by an innovative collection of flexible designer street furniture

roving the persuasive power of street furniture in public space activation, an underutilised courtyard in Poznań, Poland was given purpose and function through the integration of a series of moveable “living lounges”. Having undergone many incarnations throughout its long history, from a community gathering space to an uninspired parking lot, the latest incarnation has brought this courtyard back to community gathering space, with even greater functionality. A series of landscaped benches has transformed the area into a garden oasis, street cafe, community public square and formal performance space. A growing trend in the creation of public spaces worldwide is the notion of multi-use functionality. Given the diverse cultural and social needs of many an urban population, public spaces are now required to provide a range of amenities and programs to meet

a plethora of community requirements. Street furniture is one way in which to achieve effective placemaking. Placemaking is the “multi-faceted approach to the creation and management of public spaces that capitalises on community assets to intentionally develop spaces to promote social interaction and individual wellbeing”. Good placemaking encourages social interaction on a community level. The Poznań project achieves this through the integration of flexible and multifunctional street furniture, activating the space with an intimacy and cosiness contrary to its urban interior. Designed and implemented by Atelier Starzak Strebicki, a Poland-based architecture and design firm, the public realm furniture injects greenspace elements into a moveable framework to create “living lounges” that can be rearranged to create formal or informal gathering spaces, or into an

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"The public realm furniture injects greenspace elements into a moveable framework to create 'living lounges' that can be rearranged to create formal or informal gathering spaces." amphitheatrical arrangement to form performance and event areas. Originally containing no elements that encouraged the public to gather and engage, the Old Town square was populated with Starzak Strebicki’s flowerbed seating, originally as a big round bench around a central flower bed. The additions resulted in increased use by those encountering the space. No longer was the square just a place to pass through but rather it had become a place to linger and relax. With places to sit, a green outlook and a series of activities in which to partake, traffic to the area has greatly increased and the space is now a genuine community asset. Atelier Starzak Strebicki’s installation effectively demonstrates the growing desire of cities to incorporate more greenspaces into urban centres, without the sometimes problematic need for large-scale infrastructure works. PROJECT PARTICULARS Location Poznań, Poland Client City of Poznań Designer/Architect Atelier Starzak Strebicki Photography Mateusz Bieniaszczyk and Atelier Starzak Strebicki

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A GRANDE REVIVAL

A rehabilitation project in Springfield Lakes has overhauled an under-maintained drainage corridor to restore effective water runoff and protect the lake system

pringfield Lakes is Australia’s largest masterplanned community. Situated in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, the residential development is home to over 15,000 people. Specifically located to reduce growth along the Brisbane-Gold Coast Corridor, Springfield Lakes is a series of ‘villages’ that form community neighbourhoods. In late 2017, Evolve Environmental Solutions was commissioned to work alongside Shadforths Civil Contractors to rehabilitate and repair the Grande Avenue drainage corridor abutting the Springfield Lakes development. An existing gully within the topography of the region, the corridor was part of the natural landscape prior to construction, with the development

built on the surrounding ridge lines. Due to limited waterway management the Grande Avenue corridor, a major water conveyance mechanism, had become heavily infested with common weed species and rubbish, impacting the effective operation of the system. The water carried by the Grande Avenue gully makes its way into the broader lake system that sits at the centre of the development. As a conveyance mechanism it plays a part in cleaning, slowing and generally managing water across the entire system. Without rehabilitation, water runoff would have had to find its way into the creek systems in other ways, meaning untreated water would have entered the broader Springfield Lakes scheme.

Owing to the need to ensure the efficient operation of water management systems across the site, Evolve Environmental Solutions undertook weed management followed by bank stabilisation using matting and mulching processes, stabilised by extensive tree planting. Initial works required extensive weed removal, maintained with regular follow up treatments to ensure long term success within the area. Difficulties encountered on the project arose from tough terrain and the steepness of the batters, requiring the Evolve team to utilise their skill working with ropes to combat the height issues. After successful weed treatment, the Evolve team worked to stabilise the receding earthworks, ensuring long term

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a conveyance mechanism (the corridor) plays a part in cleaning, slowing and generally managing water across the entire system.â&#x20AC;?

viability by installing coir mesh to the exposed batters. Being part of an active creek system, these types of works can be impacted by encroaching weather events. Advanced planning for the Springfield project took the possibility of climate fluctuations into consideration, managing expectations to ensure the client was aware of all possible outcomes. The knowledge and experience of the Evolve Environmental team minimised potential risks throughout the entire project, enabling successful planting into the steep batters at the right time, with a high plant establishment and survival rate. The use of coir matting on this project assisted with plant establishment, contributing to a longer than average life expectancy and overall success as an environmental solution for the project. A contract with Evolve Environmental Solutions for ongoing maintenance of the Grande Avenue drainage corridor project will ensure continued efficient operation of this essential waterway. CONTACT Evolve Environmental Solutions Pty Ltd P 07 3124 7200 E info@evolveenvironmental.com.au W www.evolveenvironmental.com.au PROJECT PARTICULARS Client Lendlease Landscape Contractors Shadforths Civil Contractors Plant Supply PlantUp Erosion Control Supplies Polyfabrics

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A GROWTH OPPORTUNITY Fully embracing the value of landscape design, the Lomandra estate developers pursued a bold plan that netted winning results

onvincing developers to spend more money than usual on residential landscaping is usually a tough ask — and the answer is most often “No”. Urban Land Development (ULD) however embraced the notion of going first class in the development of the Lomandra estate, and never looked back. Engaging Fleming’s Landscapes to deliver something above the standard for their Romsey development was a top priority for ULD; and the final result speaks for itself. A result UDIA Victoria obviously agreed with, as they awarded Lomandra the Best Residential Estate Under 250 Lots in 2017. While regional development in locations such as Romsey often suffer from reduced budgets compared to their metropolitan counterparts, Lomandra benefited from a bolstered landscape budget, which has made all the difference.

UDIA attributed the pivotal success of Lomandra to the high level of landscaping and the recreational facilities offered within the development, which include: mod-grass tennis court, AFL, soccer and basketball goals, and an extensive playspace. Working closely with the developer, Fleming’s saw the potential of Lomandra from the outset and developed a plan that would increase the appeal of the estate early on in construction. Very mature 150L street trees — double the usual size — were planted throughout the street network, offering instant appeal but also giving the streetscape an advancement that will stand the test of time. As part of the plan to ensure every possible avenue in the estate included a tree, ULD agreed to let Fleming’s plant as many trees as possible within council guidelines. As a result, the canopy cover in Lomandra will be double that of many

of its counterparts, producing a visually green, highly attractive community that will add to potential resale values and the overall value of the community. Such landscaping measures not only increased day-to-day sales and garnered awards in the present, according to Fleming’s Director Wes Fleming, they will also serve as the legacy for future generations. “While some may argue the increased focus on greenlife and landscape features is for the benefit of the developer, with increased sales values per lot, we argue that ultimately we are delivering better value on the landscape, which will only appreciate as it matures. “Buildings and other hard materials are often at their best the day they are completed, but by increasing the budget for soft landscaping features like mature street plantings and the like, they will

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get better as they grow and mature. The result will be better street appeal, properties are more likely to be tightly held and appreciate better in value with age,” claims Wes. Under Fleming’s guidance, the estate developers were also willing to accept seeding grassed areas that were of high visual impact within the development — after Fleming’s trialled various avenues to discover the best option for grassing the area. The trials indicated that spending more on site preparation and seeding, including adding Hydrocell, as opposed to rolling out turf, was the best outcome and provided the least impact on water usage. The other focus of the landscape was to ensure a diverse selection of facilities that catered to a wide cross-section of ages. Large open space areas offer zones for multi-purpose and all-age play in addition to active and passive uses. When asked about the project, ULD claim it was the “one percenter” additions that made all the difference to Lomandra, elevating it from an ordinary development to an extraordinary one. Items like the shared pathway surrounding the playground, which include counting features such as circles and sleeper combinations that provide a fun and relational way of learning, are one example of how this estate rises above. Another is the granite rock retaining walls. Not only do they stand in nicely as Aussie Rules goals, they also form an informal seating area that maximises the useable space — just some of the special Fleming’s touches that help make Lomandra stand out from the crowd. Scope of works undertaken by Fleming’s includes: • Complete landscape construction and installation • Streetscape landscaping • Parks landscaping • Plant source and supply • Installation • Ongoing maintenance • Drainage solutions • Advice and consultation CONTACT Fleming’s Group of Companies P 03 9756 6105 E mail@flemings.com.au W www.flemings.com.au PROJECT PARTICULARS Project Lomandra Estate Location Romsey, Victoria Client Urban Land Developments Landscape Architect Fleming’s Landscapes Plant Source & Supply Fleming’s Nurseries Installation & Maintenance Fleming’s Landscapes Construction Fleming’s Landscapes

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"ULD claim it was the 'one percenter' additions that made all the difference to Lomandra, elevating it from an ordinary development to an extraordinary one."

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SITTING PRETTY A new luxury residential development in Armadale exudes elegance and refinement

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“The new neighbourhood is inspired by the local environment, creating a 'village within a village' scenario.”

n inner region of Melbourne, south east of the city centre, Armadale is a thriving suburb with a growing population. It is in this location that Lendlease has erected a new luxury residential precinct known as Toorak Park. Adjacent to the railway station, Toorak Park boasts the construction of 448 apartments and 18 townhouses, divided across four leafy quarters. With residences ranging in size from 49m2 to 145m2 with 1-3 bedroom apartments, Toorak Park offers young families and professionals “superbly crafted living” with close proximity to the city, local amenities, and public transport, all with a relaxed suburban lifestyle. Situated alongside the suburb of Toorak — long regarded as Melbourne’s most affluent suburb — Armadale is considered one of the area’s most desirable suburbs. A modern style “underpinned by an appreciation for quality and longevity”, Toorak Park is the result of a collaboration between Lendlease, architects Denton Corker Marshal, interior designers Carr Design Group, and landscape designers Tract. The new neighbourhood is inspired by the local environment, creating a “village within a village” scenario. One third of the site space has been dedicated to open space, with lushly landscaped communal gardens and a tree-lined boulevard providing direct access to Toorak railway. A signature style of elegance, refinement and practicality has been carried throughout the entire development, inside and out. The extensively landscaped site, envisioned by Mike Stokes, director of landscape architecture at Tract, has delivered a seamless design that includes a series of sculpted balconies, terraces

and common walkways using pavers supported by Buzon Screwjack Pedestals from Pasco Construction Solutions. Invaluable in the construction of raised floors, Buzon pedestals proved to be the perfect solution for creating level courtyards, terraces and other hardscaped floors throughout the Toorak Park project. De Fazio Tiling Projects were engaged to install approximately 10,000m2 of 600mm x 600mm granite and bluestone pavers on Buzon pedestals, ranging from 50mm to 150mm in height. Buzon pedestals support external surfaces to allow a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor horizontal surfaces. They prevent water ponding and comply with requirements for the finished ground level to step down and fall away from the building. A fully adjustable and patented solution for sloping substrates, Buzon pedestals create a flat stable surface between heights of 17mm to 1070mm to conceal mechanical, electrical and plumbing services, while providing easy access for maintenance of waterproof membranes. Buzon pedestals reduce the weight bearing loads on concrete slabs, by eliminating screeding, sand/cement beds for pavers and tiles, and improve structure-borne impact noise resistance in multi-storey buildings. Buzon pedestals also have solid sustainability credentials. They are manufactured from 80 percent recycled polypropylene and are 100 percent recyclable. Designed, manufactured and tested in Belgium, Buzon pedestals have been used on projects all over the world for over 30 years and now includes Toorak Park among its many successes.

CONTACT Pasco Construction Solutions P 03 9429 9111 E buzon@pasco.net.au W www.pasco.net.au PROJECT PARTICULARS Location Armadale, Victoria Project Toorak Park Developer Lendlease Architect Denton Corker Marshal Landscape Architect Tract Consulting Paving Contractor De Fazio Tiling Buzon Supplier Pasco Construction Solutions

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LITTLE LEARNERS, BIG ADVENTURES

Storming the local learning environment, Art Dinouveau has created a wonderland of exotic creatures for the Little Learners of South Morang

he Little Learners Early Education centre in South Morang, Queensland, takes play very seriously. Dedicated to tailoring a child’s education to suit individual needs, the team at Little Learners strive to provide a happy, safe and nurturing learning environment — which is why they contacted Art Dinouveau to create a playspace that underscores their educational ethos. As one of the largest early learning centres in Australia, Little Learners sets the benchmark in innovative early education playspaces. The visionary owners, Davin and Aaron, approached Art Dinouveau with a design brief for creating a unique, nature-focused play and learning space for the 280 children

attending their centre. Populated by dinosaurs, turtles, bugs and more, the resulting nature-inspired playspace is big on imagination, big on playfulness, and best of all big on helping to create exciting outdoor adventures. Art Dinouveau has been creating playspaces populated by imaginative and detailed sculptural play equipment and botanical concept furniture for over 20 years. Based on a desire to foster creativity and provide an inclusive play experience, Art Dinouveau creates magical worlds for children to step into and engage in imaginative, unstructured play. Utilising their Art for Play range of interactive sculptures, which can be combined in myriad ways, Art Dinoveau

populated the engaging playspace at Little Learners with a menagerie of caterpillars, snails, ants, frogs and ladybirds. There’s even a ferocious T-Rex — comically restrained by a tiny fence — and an ancient sea turtle with obliging footholes that allow children to scale his colourful shell. A Gum Leaf Pod House and Gum Blossom chairs, together with a Hollow Log climber and tunnel round out the space. Mindful of the importance of the end user in any playspace, Art Dinouveau focuses on creating industry-compliant projects that meet the highest standards. To that end, the Little Learners playspace is surrounded by colourful EPDM rubber to ensure the utmost

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safety for all adventuring explorers. In addition, each magical sculpture is crafted from heavy-duty fibreglass and finished in durable polyurethane paint with a protective graffiti-proof varnish to ensure they will remain safe, vibrant and usable for years of play. The Little Learners playspace is interactive, educational, and celebrates nature in a fun way. Children have ample room within the playspace for guided group activities or they can engage in unrestrained play to develop their climbing and motor skills. At the end of playtime, the space becomes a whimsical area for children to gather around and eat lunch in the toadstool garden. Pulling out all the stops, Art Dinouveau has created a magical wonderland that will engage and delight little learners for years to come. CONTACT Art Dinouveau P 07 3289 0165 W www.artdinouveau.com PROJECT PARTICULARS Location South Morang, Queensland Client Little Learners Early Education Natural Play Elements Art Dinouveau

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INSPIRED LOCAL LIVING Harcrest Central Park utilises a commuity approach to ensure sustainable living for this masterplanned development

arcrest Estate, a masterplanned community located in Wantirna South in Melbourne’s east, is a contemporary development where “amenity, parks and landscaping have been carefully planned to maximise lifestyle”. With the goal of sustainability a top priority for this development, Harcrest aims to set a benchmark for sustainable living. A large part of that plan was the development of recreation space Harcrest Central Park. Constructed by PTA Landscapes, the previously undeveloped section of land was crafted into a 26,000m2 functional park to be enjoyed by local residents and members of the wider community. This large public space is located just off the main entrance boulevard and features a manmade lake at its centre. Containing play and recreation zones, structural pavilions, platforms, boardwalk, and surrounding greenscape, Harcrest Central Park is a strong feature of this growing community.

“With a plethora of consciously crafted and expertly executed amenities, Harcrest Central Park is the crown jewel at the centre of this sustainable living development.” Being such a key component of the estate, the recreation space needed to incorporate a variety of functions and amenities. A range of hard surfaces, from timber to brick to concrete, were employed across the area to accommodate a variety of activities. The use of brick to create pathways leading to the main pavilion was a deliberate choice, becoming the connecting material featured in other parts of the estate that creates harmony across the development. Exposed concrete was utilised for the entertaining and barbecue area and a mixture of granitic gravel and rubber create a softfall zone beneath the fitness equipment. Drainage was installed in the playground, surrounding lawns and garden beds, with additional landscaping designed to direct runoff to the wetlands

and lake. Garden beds surrounding the wetlands, structures, and play and entertaining areas were densely planted to create an established, soft and natural environment. And shrubs and established trees were installed throughout the gardens and lawns to give the development an established feel. Around 9000m2 of turf was also installed as part of the landscaping plan. These areas were shaped to create contours that provide space for play, mounds for sitting, and large gentle slopes for picnics and relaxing. All areas are irrigated utilising water supplied by the central lake and underground storage. Five large structures form architectural features within the park. The boardwalk provides an east-west link over the southern wetland and the shelters have

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key seating areas that provide viewing points across the lake. Each structure also provides an opportunity to function as a meeting point for local residents. To ensure longevity, the shelters are constructed with structural steel frames and clad with hardwood decking timber, while corten steel encases the exterior of the north and south sides of the pavilions. The boardwalk is suspended over the wetland on multiple concrete pillars and utilises the same hardwood for the decking, kick rails and handrails. A playground and fitness area was also installed, to allow families, couples and groups to make the most of the park area. The area offers a range of fitness and play equipment designed for users of all ages and abilities. Play structures have been built on a raised play hill, with mulch and rolling rubber surfaced areas installed for safety. Feature rockwork appears in the gardens and creates steps up to the raised sandpit, adding a natural element that softens the hard materials of the modern equipment. The basketball court also offers an insitu skate element, creating a dual purpose for the space. Finishing off Harcrest Central Park is a variety of street furniture and lighting elements. Brick bench seats spread throughout the park are fixed with custom composite timber seats that will stand the test of time. Picnic settings are installed in entertaining spaces conveniently located near the barbecues. Custom hardwood timber picnic settings and architectural furniture elements are installed on both viewing platforms. Water drinking fountains with fixed dog bowls are placed along pathways to accommodate those walking their pets through the park. Rounding out the amenities, street and path lighting was installed along the main brick pavement to ensure safety for those traversing the area at night. In addition,

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lighting can be found between the boardwalk and western viewing platform, while LED lights illuminate the area under the western platform. This abundance of lighting keeps the main spaces well lit and usable during the twilight hours. With a plethora of consciously crafted and expertly executed amenities, Harcrest Central Park is the crown jewel at the centre of this sustainable living development.

CONTACT PTA Landscapes P 03 9720 0113 E info@ptalandscapes.com.au W www.ptalandscapes.com.au PROJECT PARTICULARS Location Wantirna South, Victoria Client Mirvac Architect MDG Landscape Contractor PTA Landscapes

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NO RESERVE-ATIONS NEEDED An award-winning playground open to all gives the local area a boost and promotes community inclusivity

nnovative design, functional, inclusive, robust, sustainable and flexible are just some of the words used to describe the Reserve 871 playground at The Ponds residential development in Blacktown from playspace experts Proludic. A successful collaboration between Proludic and Blacktown City Council, the Reserve 871 playspace is an award-winning playground that exceeds expectations. Utilising the most up-to-date inclusive-play design principles, the playground is a fullaccess recreation facility built to function as a regional park in the Western Sydney area. The space caters for children of all ages and abilities, and integrates both natural and designed play elements to allow for multi-generational play. Proludic functioned as both design consultant and supplier and installer of the playground equipment for the playground within Reserve 871. Working from design to construction put Proludic across the entire project from beginning to end, helping to shape the vision for the park successfully. The innovative and flexible design of Reserve 871 meets the latest Crime

Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) studies, as designed by Blacktown City Counctil, to ensure it complies with Australian Standards for safety, maintenance access and crime minimisation. A standout feature of the playspace is the Adventure Treehouse Tower that sits at the centre of the play area. The treehouse-motif structure encourages users to climb to the dizzying heights before sliding swiftly down to the ground via the large metal slide. In addition, wheelchair accessible activities provide children an opportunity to engage through play while in their wheelchairs or spend supervised time out of their wheelchair, with assistance, while other inclusive activities encourage social interaction, in addition to physically and mentally stimulating activities for all. Other key pieces include a net structure and inground trampolines, a pod swing and climbing course with a number of challenging obstacles, together with a variety of spinners and slides that provide hours of fun. The greater amenities of the park include

seating, shade shelters, and even a sand pit. Native tree plantings that will fill in over time add additional shading and soften the hardscaping in the area. Not only is Reserve 871 functional, it is also aesthetically attractive, connecting well to other parks in the Council’s open space network. A sustainable and durable design, the playspace utilises sustainable and robust structures that will support a full lifecycle for the project, in addition to being economical and recyclable. As an additional bonus, the awardwinning playground achieved a range of environmental targets with the inclusion of a viable water treatment, retention and harvesting system thanks to works done by the project contractor and Council. With nothing but praise for Proludic, Amar Zein, landscape architect with Blacktown City Council, claims, “The collaborative approach [between Council and Proludic] has proven to be successful. “Proludic supplied and installed the equipment as per timeline and therefore the playground was delivered on time. They have demonstrated professional

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“Through the contribution of technical playground knowledge and landscape architectural principles, playground design and associated landscape works were developed.” - Amar Zein, Landscape Architect, Blacktown City Council knowledge and experience throughout the entire process. “Through the contribution of technical playground knowledge and landscape architectural principles, playground design and associated landscape works were developed,” she adds. One of the unique features of the Reserve 871 playspace is the equipment selection, which hasn’t been used anywhere else in Australia. Awarded the 2017 NSW Playspace Award for playgrounds over $500,000 by NSW/ACT Parks & Leisure Australia, this amazing playscape is innovative and engaging. CONTACT Proludic P 02 9485 8700 E info@proludic.com.au W www.proludic.com.au

PROJECT PARTICULARS Location The Ponds, Blacktown Client Blacktown City Council Play Equipment Proludic

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WATERFRONT WONDER A project 15 years in the making, the Chicago Riverwalk is an exultant example of placemaking at its most dynamic

onnecting the city centre with the waterfront, Chicago Riverwalk is a multi-use public space that extends along lower Wacker Drive edging the river flowing through the vibrant city of Chicago, USA. The new mix of concessions and public activities has transformed the former industrial zone, creating a dynamic and highly functional space that now forms a 2.4km promenade promoting community engagement. “The swampy Chicago River gave birth to arguably the greatest city of the 20th century,” says architect and design leader Carol Ross Barney. “In Chicago’s formative years, the river was its lifeline, brimming with traffic. [Daniel Hudson] Burnham built his 1909 plan on a civic waterway and promenade along the river. We were entrusted with the responsibility to finally complete that vision and transform what had become a postindustrial leftover into a 21st century urban waterfront.” Developed by Ross Barney Architects in collaboration with planning and design

firm Sasaki, the large-scale public space project was completed in three phases, beginning with the development of the area from Michigan Avenue to Lake Street, which included the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Wabash Plaza and the Bridgehouse Museum Plaza. Meeting at river level, these structures coalesced into Stages 2 and 3, which comprised a range of programs stretching from State Street to Lake Street and formed the full scope of the masterplan, generating a series of “distinct civic spaces” within the river region that provide unique user experiences. In addition to the marina and river theatre developed in Stage 2, the final programs created included a water plaza with sundeck and children’s fountain, a jetty, and an interactive learning environment that encourages education about the ecology of the river through a series of piers, floating wetland gardens and ‘fishing holes’. An integral link from the streets above down to the river is provided via a block-wide set of stairs together

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“We were entrusted with the responsibility to finally complete that vision and transform what had become a postindustrial leftover into a 21st century urban waterfront.” with a wheelchair accessible pathway geometrically woven into the structure, ensuring all users can access the waterfront’s varied amenities. Future plans include a public swimming pool, once the river’s water quality has improved and is suitable for swimming. “This project capitalises on existing infrastructure,” says Gina Ford, design principal for Sasaki. “The end result is an ecologically sensitive design that improves water quality, enhances visitor experiences and serves as a revenue generator for the city.” A green refuge in a concrete landscape, Chicago’s new urban park gently transitions from busy city streets to more contemplative spaces near the river to allow residents and visitors alike to enjoy the full beauty of the Windy City. PROJECT PARTICULARS Location Chicago, Illinois, USA Architects Ross Barney Architects Collaborative Partners Collins Engineering, Jacobs Ryan Associates, Sasaki Associates and Alfred Benesch & Company Photography Iwan Baan and Kate Joyce Studios

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TRANSPORTING SOLAR SOLUTIONS

A custom-designed solar shelter system has transported the amenities of La Trobe University to new environmentally friendly heights

ommitted to improving access to La Trobe University and the arrival experience of students, staff and visitors to the Bundoora campus, Melbourne University instigated a transport infrastructure upgrade that would increase access to the campus and improve the user experience. Jointly funded by the University and Victorian State Government, the upgraded bus stop would allow for the addition of a high-frequency bus shuttle service that improved access to the campus. In addition, improved seating, weatherproofing, and enhanced wayfinding and campus information was achieved with the new shelter system from Stoddart Infrastructure.

Part of a four-stage masterplan for the campus, the upgraded shelter along Science Drive was designed to help reactivate external and internal spaces from the campus to the Agora retail precinct. A greatly improved ‘first impression’ is also afforded to students and staff utilising public transport, and greater accessibility for persons with disabilities. Key features of the campus-wide upgrade included amenities with environmentally sustainable design initiatives, green walls, rainwater harvesting, low energy consumption lighting, as well as water usage and general waste initiatives to align with University sustainability targets.

In keeping with the University’s brief, Stoddart Infrastructure designed, manufactured and installed a series of ‘smart’ shelters, remaking the Science Drive bus terminus and creating a safer and more environmentally friendly shelter system. Architectural in design and innovative in application, the new university shelters are based on the Wellington Shelter design by Stoddart, with custom modifications to meet campus requirements. Constructed from aluminium and finished in a bright white powdercoat, the long-span shelters provide ample protection from the elements and feature rear glass, advertising panels, and suitable seating for patron comfort.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Innovation is about the ability to recognise that nothing is impossible or cannot be improved upon.â&#x20AC;? Set in a staggered line, the new shelters are sleek and modern, with a solid but slimline construction that melds well with the surrounding infrastructure. A flat panel roofline allows for the integration of a complex photovoltaic roof system. The solar roof glass panels are a subtle indication that the structures contribute to powering their own lighting, as well as that of the surrounding buildings. A fully concealed hardware network enables remote control and monitoring of the system, with data from the system displayed via an app that wirelessly connects to the micro-inverters located on each panel, allowing the University to monitor energy production. Stoddart worked in conjunction with Environmental Technology solutions (ETS) to install the Crystalline BIPV system solar panels from Onyx Solar. 1700mm x 1700mm in size, the industry compliant Onyx crystalline panels are made of laminated glass and generate 28kW of free electricity to the network. The solar system also provides the University the option to use battery storage in the future.

As a leading end-to-end provider of premium outdoor infrastructure solutions across Australia and New Zealand, Stoddart is an experienced supplier for large projects where flexibility, experience, and a commitment to quality are crucial to delivering successful infrastructure projects. Working to a specific brief, Stoddart was able to provide an innovative infrastructure solution for La Trobe with considered functionality and reliable durability that met the new campus ethos.

CONTACT Stoddart Outdoor Infrastructure P 1300 557 654 E info@stoddartinfrastructure.com.au W www.stoddartinfrastructure.com.au PROJECT PARTICULARS Location Bundoora Campus, Victoria Client La Trobe University Solar Panels Environmental Technology Solutions Shelter Design & Manufacture Stoddart Infrastructure

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SURROUNDED BY FUN Combining coastal with a native bush vibe, this well-planned playspace offers a little something for everyone

he Surrounds is a new residential community located in Helensvale at the northern end of the Gold Coast in Queensland. This well thoughtout masterplan is a family-orientated neighbourhood that ensures a sense of community. Bordered by a natural tree and bush line with coastal access, The Surrounds possesses both a coastal and a natural environment that provides the best of both worlds for residents. Developed by Villawood Properties, quality lifestyle is a key element in the creation of this planned community. Recreation spaces and community activities abound to provide residents with all the amenities needed to live an active life. Cleverly thought-out playgrounds, parks, off-leash dog parks, walking tracks, and exercise areas promise amenities to meet all needs. To meet the Villawood Properties’ philosophy of “creating places that make people feel connected, which promote

healthy living and offer the most enviable of lifestyles”, The Surrounds features a children’s playground by WillPlay with a distinct adventuring theme. Designed to accommodate children of all ages and abilities, the new playground at The Surrounds includes timber climbing and balancing elements, for that ‘nature play’ feel, as well as a softfall rubber path with unique navigation elements and an overall ‘adventure’ approach. Known for their Australian-made play equipment, WillPlay installed a diverse range of their play structures in the playground to ensure there was something for everyone. With accessibility in mind, a two bay swing frame includes a basket swing that allows users of all abilities to participate. A custom Boxie climber with two slides challenges children to scale its heights before taking the Australian made roto-moulded slides back down to the ground. Boxie Rocks, Spinning Orbs, inground trampolines

and a water and sand play unit were also included in the engaging playscape. Extensive use of aluminium structural posts coupled with Australian-sourced recycled HDPE panels and stainless steel structural components ensures The Surrounds playground is durable and safe, and designed to withstand the harsh Australian climate for years to come. With inhouse design and manufacturing capabilities, WillPlay was able to meet the custom design options required by the development with ease. Because WillPlay keep safety at the forefront of any park design, engineered safety flooring was installed to protect all park users. A combination of Takura softfall and PlayKote coloured SBR softfall was utilised for maximum impact. Takura is an engineered pine softfall manufactured in Australia. It is dust free and one of the cleanest organic softfalls on the market. PlayKote coloured SBR softfall is a recycled, non-toxic and

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inert rubber surfacing product with UV stabilisers that make it ideal for the harsh Australian climate. Suitable for both wheelchairs and prams, the surfacing selections in this park are a well-chosen perfect-for-use option. Surrounded by landscaped greenspace that includes large sandstone boulders and timber logs, mature trees and plenty of greenery, this vibrant playspace blends well with its coastal surroundings while providing a community space for everyone to enjoy. CONTACT

WillPlay P 1300 132 047 W www.willplay.com.au PROJECT PARTICULARS Client Villawood Properties Location The Surrounds, Helensvale Architect SMEC | Simon Stantial and Richard Mason Landscape Contractor PB Landscapes Play Equipment WillPlay Rubber Softfall Contractor Surfacing Contractors Australia

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COASTAL COOL

Revitalised to deliver greater community engagement, Christsen Park is now a family friendly play zone by the sea

ocated in one of Australia’s most beautiful coastal locales, Christsen Park in Bargara, North Queensland, underwent a major upgrade to ensure the local community and visitors to the area had a suitable and safe recreational venue in which to relax. Bundaberg Regional Council worked closely with a team of facilitators to greatly improve the park’s functionality and create an environment that would encourage families to gather together and enjoy the best that the local environment has to offer.

With tourists pulled to the area to enjoy snorkelling, whale watching and turtle hatching, Council wanted to create a modern facility that would encourage more visitors and still provide locals with a viable playspace. In consultation with Unisite Group, Council decided upon a suite of products that would complement the area and not interrupt the stunning views of Kelly’s Beach. The newly created space was constructed to open up the area to accommodate a greater range of passive recreational uses. In addition, the

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“The newly created space was constructed to open up the area to accommodate a greater range of passive recreational uses.” reconfiguration of space created a safer environment by eliminating an access road that previously divided the amenities. Key features included in the park upgrade were a new playground with play structures suited to multiple age groups, together with new footpaths and four new shade structures with picnic settings and double-plate barbecues from Unisite. The park was also outfitted with a range of park furniture, including bins, seats, table settings, platforms, barbecues and drinking fountains. When selecting products for the project, Council specified the outdoor furniture and barbecues be user-friendly, continuously function without fault, and help reduce the costly maintenance program associated with the older existing equipment. Pieces from the Unisite Citistyle, Atessa and Reviva ranges met all of the Council’s requirements. The state-of-the-art Grillex Smarter barbecues, with simple to use controls and higher cooking performance, exceeded expectations and guarantee an excellent cooking experience for users. A new carpark and six-cubicle toilet block provide full amenity for park users, while a new access road ensures easy access. The single point of entry and exit now renders the entire seaward side of the park safe for use. To finish the space, landscaped gardens and turf was installed, softening the new hardscaping and settling the park into the surrounding environment. Since its opening, Bundaberg Council has reported great feedback from the public on the new facilities at Christsen Park. “The overall design is great. It’s open space and more family friendly,” claims Cr Barnes. CONTACT Unisite Group P 1300 552 102 E enquiries@unisitegroup.com.au W www.unisitegroup.com.au PROJECT PARTICULARS Client Bundaberg Council Design, Manufacture & Supply Unisite Group Playground Equipment WillPlay

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A POTTED PARADISE Over 300 custom-designed pots are one of the final design elements implemented on a major redevelopment of the third largest shopping centre in Australia

n undertaking a major redevelopment of the Chermside Westfield in Queensland, part of a $355 million expansion program that saw approximately 100,000 square metres of retail trading space added to the centre, Scentre Group commissioned Martin Kellock Pots & Planters to design and supply an array of large-scale pots with specified paint finishes to embellish the internal landscaping. A major suburb of the City of Brisbane, Chermside is situated just 9km north of the city and is one of the fastest developing suburbs. Known as the mini

CBD of Brisbane, Chermside is a busy metropolis with a thriving retail sector. Currently the third largest shopping centre in Australia, Scentre Group estimates that once completed Westfield Chermside will be one of five Australian shopping centres that have the capacity to garner more than $1 billion in retail sales annually. As part of stage six of the multi-stage redevelopment plans for Westfield Chermside — the largest centre in the Scentre Group portfolio — a series of composite and ceramic pots was specified for the interior fitout. The

design called for a variety of shapes and finishes that reflect the natural beauty of the surrounding environment. The addition of these decorative elements not only enhanced the internal vision of the centre but also served to enhance the shopping experience for the centre’s thousands of visitors. To fulfil the project brief, Martin Kellock Pots & Planters supplied over 300 pots and jars to the centre. Each piece was sealed internally and finished externally with a series of custom finishes exclusive to the project, in accordance with the preferred design visual. Finishes included

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“The overall aesthetic was in keeping with the Scentre Group’s preference for earthy tones and natural finishes.”

a ragged lime-wash paint effect and rust paint effect, designed in consultation with Scentre Group. The overall aesthetic was in keeping with the Scentre Group’s preference for earthy tones and natural finishes — a similar visual experienced throughout a number of the other Westfield centres. As Martin Kellock Pots & Planters is based in Melbourne, due to the large scope of the project, the pots were shipped straight from the various factories to the premises of the company’s logistic provider, where all finishes were applied before delivery to Chermside. Once the pots were installed onsite, the client decided they desired a different finish for some of the pots. The team from MKPP were able to travel back to Queensland and refinish the selection of pots onsite with an

alternative finish developed specifically for the Chermside project. The completed project is now a spectacular collection of large-scale pots scattered throughout the many levels of the centre, each with a bloom of greenery that helps to bring the tropics from outside into the cool comfort of the centre’s impressive interior. CONTACT

Martin Kellock Pots & Planters P 03 9701 8699 E info@martinkellockpots.com.au W www.martinkellockpots.com.au PROJECT PARTICULARS Location Chermside, Queensland Client Scentre Group Design & Manufacture Martin Kellock

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DESTINATION FOR PLAY Home of the 2017 Super Bowl, Houston’s Village Green was transformed into a vibrant public space with the completion of a spectacular catenary lighting installation

iscovery Green is a 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, Texas that opened to the public in April 2008. The park was transformed from an undeveloped, concrete eyesore into a beautiful and vibrant destination adjacent to the George R Brown Convention Centre, redefining the Houston downtown and instilling new civic pride in the city. Originally a high-end residential inner-city neighbourhood, by the late 20th Century the Discovery Green site had been reduced to housing two large parking lots for the convention centre. Driven by a clear mission to provide an uncommonly beautiful urban greenspace in the heart of Houston that would serve as a village green for the city, a

source of health and happiness for its citizens and a window into the incredible diversity of talents and traditions that enrich cultural life in Houston, the city acquired the land in 2002 with the support of a number of philanthropic partners and began its transformation. As a final element of the development, and in preparation for the 2017 Super Bowl, the City of Houston created a pedestrian area that would become “Super Bowl El Centro”, a focal point for the city’s Super Bowl related play activities that was crowned by a significant catenary lighting installation from Ronstan. In reshaping Discovery Green, Avenida de las Americas, at the East end of the Green, was reduced from eight traffic

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“Discovery Green has had a catalytic effect on the areas surrounding it.” lanes to three to create space for a landscaped pedestrian mall and forecourt for the convention centre. Landscape designers, SWA Group, outfitted the space with a Ronstan Linear Grid catenary lighting feature to light and define the outdoor entertainment space. The lighting structure allowed the designers to play with the mood and create a unique and welcoming atmosphere beneath a transparent ceiling. The final result is a safe and inviting public space that encourages visitors to congregate and enjoy community activities. Ronstan’s role in the project included the design and analysis of the cable net, manufacture and supply of all cable net components and supervision of the installation. Ronstan managed the design process for the lighting system from Melbourne, Australia, adhering to an approach that has seen the company successfully complete catenary lighting structures on three continents. Ronstan understands how cables behave, how they will stretch and perform in a wide variety of conditions and specific load cases, which are ascertained for each project through a process of modelling and analysis. In essence, Ronstan “applies the science up-front” and arrives onsite, in this case in downtown Houston, with all elements of the structure clearly defined and ready to install to the exact planned geometry. All elements are premade to minimise site works. The City of Houston believes that great cities are defined by their public spaces. The creation of Discovery Green with its catenary lighting structure has helped to rejuvenate the city and reactivate the downtown area.

CONTACT Ronstan Tensile Architecture P +1300 131 520 E architectural@ronstan.com.au W www.RonstanTensileArch.com PROJECT PARTICULARS Client Houston First Architect/Landscape Designers SWA Group Engineer Walter P Moore Contractor/Builder Renfrow Co Metalsmiths Design/Installation Ronstan Tensile Architecture and Vaughn Construction Photography SWA Group | Jonnu Singleton

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THE PLACE BEHIND THE ROWS

The first open space constructed in Russia in fifty years, Zaryadye Park is a landmark project that celebrates the native environment

n a historically charged site in the centre of Moscow, just steps from the Kremlin and Red Square, Zaryadye Park sits on the site of “Russia’s collective past and evolving aspirations”. This centrally located patch of real estate remained unused for the past five years, patiently waiting for its latest incarnation as a vibrant public space. In 2012, an international competition launched by the City of Moscow netted a winning design by an international design consortium led by Diller Scofidio + Renfro for a unique public park. The winning concept presented a multi-use public space that is simultaneously a park, urban plaza, cultural amenity and community framework for recreational engagement.

Zaryadye Park (meaning "the place behind the rows") is a complex layering of natural landscapes over constructed hardscapes, creating an intriguing mix of urban and rural elements that blend the natural with the artificial to form what the architects refer to as “Wild Urbanism”. Combining the historically formal aesthetic of a traditional Russia with a lusher, meandering rural sensibility, the park brings together the elements of central Moscow to provide a link between the city’s central zones. Laid out in a series of terraced zones, visitors to the park are able to experience four diverse, climatic zones: tundra, steppe, forest and wetland. The zones, layered over each other, form a 14,000sqm combined area of programmed spaces.

Main features of the park include a ‘floating’ bridge, media centre, ice cave, nature centre, philharmonic concert hall and amphitheatres. The floating bridge cantilevers 70m out over the Moscow River, offering visitors unparalleled views of the landscape and the nearby Kremlin. Formed in the shape of the letter V, the bridge hovers over the embankment without a single visible support and can safely hold up to 4000 people simultaneously. The Zaryadye Park concert hall sits under a glass dome that holds an organ and a transformable stage to serve multiple functions as a concert venue. The hall will contain two venues, a large hall for 1560 seats and a smaller hall that contains 400 seats.

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The adjoining amphitheatre is comprised of a covered dome with a “glass bark” exterior to protect visitors from the rain. It is the world’s largest translucent structure that will provide a warm climate under its cover, even in Russia’s harsh winters. Its stepped interior descends smoothly from hill to stage, with wooden seating and paths filled with small pebbles, which form part of the theatre’s natural drainage system. The main amphitheatre can accommodate up to 2500 people. A smaller amphitheatre on the site, which features a media screen for film screenings, concerts and lectures, has been designed to fit 400 people. In a bid to encourage year-round use of the park, augmented microclimates have been created as part of the sectional overlay construction. The conscious calibration of topography means passive climate-control strategies minimise the wind and help plants to stay greener longer. In addition, the amphitheatres “glass crust” helps to keep the air warmer during the colder months, while the motorised panels

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“Our ambition for this central park in Moscow is to express itself as a national park for Russia at large.” - Mary Margaret Jones, Hargreaves Associates can be opened to expel heat in the summer. These engineered microclimates encourage gathering within performance spaces and natural zones. “We have integrated holistic strategies to keep the park activated year-round, including constructed environments that temper the city’s harsh climate; social and cultural programs geared towards nature exploration; and a long-term, sustainable management model,” confirm Citymakers founding partners Petr Kudryavtsev and Andrey Grinev. PROJECT PARTICULARS Client City of Moscow Location Moscow, Russia Design Consortium Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Hargreaves Associates and Citymakers, Transsolar, Buro Happold, Central Park Conservancy, Directional Logic, Arup, Arteza, Mahpi, and Mosinzhproek Photography Diller Scofidio + Renfro

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FROM THE AABR PRESIDENT The Australian Association of Bush Regenerators (AABR) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the appropriate management of natural areas in Australia, particularly with respect to ensuring any natural area restoration is undertaken by suitably qualified people. With a long history of service to the management of natural areas behind us, we look forward to continuing to provide advice to agencies on restoration, holding forums, training days and fieldtrips, providing opportunities for our members to network, and supporting the growing bush regeneration industry by encouraging AABR Accreditation to promote sustainable and optimal biodiverse onground outcomes. 2017 was another very active year. AABR has maintained our very

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projects - including regenTV which is going from strength to strength. We have been strongly involved in establishing the Albert Morris Award for Ecological Restoration, working with three other restoration industry NGOs. This culminated in an inspiring field trip and Awards dinner in Broken Hill, and a side trip to Nyngan waterponding, with work now starting on the process of communicating the outcomes and main messages to interest groups and the public. Importantly, initiatives are being developed for fostering greater industry adoption of the National Restoration Standards, with AABR proposing a series of roundtable discussions and revision of the 2003 Bush Regeneration Contracting Guidelines. Check www.aabr.org.au for the latest regenTV and 2018 events.

popular newsletter, accreditation system, website and a range of other

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of functional and structural similarity with the pre-existing ecosystem.

WHAT IS AABR? AABR is an assocation, incorporated in NSW in 1986, with several hundred members all over Australia. Our aim is to promote the study and practice of ecological restoration, and foster and encourage effective management of natural areas by qualified people, based on sound ecological principles. Our activities are motivated by a deep sense of respect and awe for the complexity, intrinsic values and beauty of locally adapted ecosystems, and a desire to see them conserved in perpetuity and brought back to health if degraded by human impact.

WHAT DOES AABR DO? • Offers industry accreditation in assisted natural regeneration • Manages an Accreditation Scheme for Bush Regeneration Practitioners, valued by landholders/employers as recognition of competency • Presents talks, seminars and field trips • Manages a website with information about bush regeneration, news and current events, and a help page • Provides the Bushjobs service, via the AABR website • Publishes a contractor and consultants list

All approaches to restoration should aim to achieve very high levels Bush regeneration is an Australian term for a form of ecological restoration involving a range of treatments (including the skilled removal of weeds) applied in a manner that triggers natural regeneration of surviving, dormant or nearby species. AABR is proud to retain the term ‘bush regeneration’ in its name, to acknowledge the pioneering contribution of this practice to the development of ecological restoration. For more information see AABR’s Guiding Principles for Ecological Restoration and Rehabilitation at www.aabr.org.au

THE SEVEN DO'S OF ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION • Address threats and causes of degradation • Clearly identify project goals • Soundly assess sites prior to deciding which restoration approaches to use • Consider all components of an ecological community • Skillfully apply treatments, ensuring follow-up and maintenance • Monitor to see if treatments are achieving their goals and adapt treatments as necessary • Develop sustaining partnerships.

• Publishes regular, high-quality newsletters

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• Advocates to all levels of Government regarding ecological restoration

AABR members include bush regeneration professionals, bushcare and

• Operates three email list servers | Bush Regeneration, Bushcare and

landcare volunteers, natural area managers, landowners, policy makers,

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WHY JOIN AABR? To help us promote good work practices in natural areas, and strengthen our industry. And, to help you stay well informed, demonstrate your interest in ecological restoration, increase your employment prospects, and network with like-minded people. AABR is the main non-government body working to advance bush

contractors, consultants, nursery people, local, state and commonwealth government officers - and lots of people who just love the bush and want to see it conserved. AABR encourages all interested people to join. Apply for membership now at www.aabr.org.au

ACCREDITATION AABR accreditation is generally accepted as recognition of competency

regeneration in Australia. We have accomplished much by promoting

as a bush regenerator. Accreditation is open to anyone who has 500

ecological restoration and developing the industry, but we need the

hours or more of practical experience in ecological restoration work

support of a committed and growing member base to fulfil our goals.

(voluntary or paid) under an AABR-recognised supervisor over a period

Membership entitles you to discount admission to AABR events, four

of at least two years, and has completed an AABR-recognised course in

newsletters per year, and a discount subscription to the Ecological

bush regeneration. This experience and training leads to the applicant

Management & Restoration journal. What great value for $30 a year!

gaining the 12 bush regeneration competencies listed by AABR.

ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION Ecological restoration is the intentional practice of assisting the recovery of locally occurring ecosystems, taking into account ecosystem

People with the same amount of field experience who feel they have gained the AABR competencies in other ways may also apply. This will involve a special assessment.

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EVOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS REVEGETATION & LAND REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS COMPANY PROFILE Evolve Environmental Solutions was created to meet a growing demand for specialised environmental landscaping. Evolve’s strength lies in providing positive outcomes for all involved parties in the process of managing and maintaining environmentally sensitive projects. After many years of working with construction-focused landscape companies, the team at Evolve set out to create a landscaping business with a focus on sustainable revegetation. Employing 30 years of combined industry experience, projects are managed by a team that boasts a qualiﬁed horticulturalist and environmental scientist. In 2016 Evolve Environmental was awarded the QLD Ecological Rehabilitation Award for their Spring Creek riparian rehabilitation project in Carindale, Queensland. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Weed management; tree and grass planting; seed collection and production; vegetation management plans; mulching (forest mulch, jute squares, batter stabilisation); bioretention basin repairs and maintenance; tree protection zones; selective fertilisation; soil amelioration; hydro mulching; hydro seeding.

The Evolve team offers: Passion | For healthy waterways, environmental consciousness, revegetation, and increasing koala habitats Expertise | Experience in large scale revegetation projects Safety | Full-time safety officer, weekly toolbox talks, and sitespeciﬁc safety plans Capacity | Ready access to a ﬂeet of bobcats and excavators for large-scale revegetation projects. Four-wheel drive spray units and all-terrain spray units for hard to access weed management PROJECTS Gainsborough Greens, North West Conservation Park | Pimpama QLD Consort Street, Brisbane River bank rehabilitation | Corinda QLD 6 Mile Creek, restoration works | Redbank Plains QLD Jim Donald Parklands, wetland installation | Blackstone QLD Declared weed management | Moreton Bay QLD SERVICEABLE AREAS QLD and Northern NSW CONTACT John White | PO Box 23, Chermside South QLD 4032 P 07 3124 7200 | M 0411 746 282 E jwhite@evolveenvironmental.com.au W www.evolveenvironmental.com.au

TIMBERWOLF PLANTING PTY LTD BUSH REGENERATION COMPANY PROFILE Timberwolf is a unique contract planting company with extensive experience in natural areas and bush regeneration planting. Using a specialised technique adapted from the Canadian reforestation sector, Timberwolf combines the skill and agility of this approach with a steadfast commitment to extraordinary project outcomes.

Timberwolf has distinguished itself as a highly skilled provider, capable of delivering projects of exemplary quality with astounding efficiency. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Timberwolf currently offers mass-planting services for plant stock specialising in viro/hikos and native tubestock, as well as installation services for tree guards, jute squares and jute rolls. With a ﬂexible and mobile team that spans the nation, Timberwolf can work to a schedule to tackle projects of any size.

The use of shovels and bags not only delivers superior planting outcomes, but vastly increases the team’s efficiency and productivity, and reduces workplace health and safety risks. Quality of work is assured through indepth and ongoing training programs, regular quality audits, and a commitment to meeting client’s individualised speciﬁcations. Highly autonomous planting crews are overseen by a dedicated ﬁeld supervisor and project manager, requiring little to no oversight from clients. Crew bosses are trained and skilled in reading plans, undertaking intricate set out, and crews work independently to meet tight production schedules. PROJECTS Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Legacy Way Expansion | Toowong QLD Oakdale Industrial Estate | Eastern Creek NSW Jim Donald Parklands, wetlands | Ipswich, QLD Quarters Cranbourne, WSUD | Cranbourne VIC North Shore Boulevard, stormwater system | Townsville QLD SERVICEABLE AREAS Australia-wide. Bases in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne CONTACT Timberwolf P 1300 840 845 E sales@timberwolfplanting.com.au W www.timberwolfplanting.com.au

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BUSH REGENERATORS NSW AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF BUSH REGENERATORS AABR promotes the study and practice of ecological restoration and fosters and encourages effective managements of natural areas by qualiďŹ ed people, based on sound ecological principles. PAGE 125 C/- Total Environment Centre Suite 2, 89 Jones Street Ultimo NSW 2007 P 0407 002 921 W www.aabr.org.au ECOPLANT AUSTRALIA Ecoplant Australia offers bush regeneration and revegetation services. PAGE 104 Shop 2, 28 Curlewis Street Bondi NSW 2026 P 1300 136 397 F 02 8456 5710 W www.ecoplantaustralia.com.au GROWTH CIVIL LANDSCAPES PTY LIMITED Growth Civil Landscapes is a multi-award winning landscaping company with extensive experience across all areas of domestic and commercial landscaping. PAGE 101 39 Hunter Street Kirrawee NSW 2232 P 02 9501 3044 F 02 9501 1599 W www.growthcivillandscapes.com.au SIMPSON LANDSCAPES AND CONSULTANTS PTY LTD Simpson Landscapes and Consultants has extensive experience with a diverse range of projects covering both soft and hard landscaping for government, commercial and domestic services. PAGE 99 67 Oak Road Kirrawee NSW 2232 P 02 9542 3976 F 02 9542 1600 W www.simpsonlandscapes.com.au

QLD EVOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS Evolve Environmental Solutions is a revegetation and environmental landscape company, delivering positive outcomes to environmentally sensitive projects. PAGE 38, 126 PO Box 178 Chermside South QLD 4032 P 07 3124 7200 W www.evolveenvironmental.com.au TIMBERWOLF PLANTING PTY LTD Timberwolf is a unique contract planting company that utilises a specialised technique adapted from the Canadian reforestation sector, combining skill and agility for extraordinary project outcomes. PAGE 106, 126 90 Petrie Terrace Brisbane QLD 4000 P 1300 840 845 W www.timberwolfplanting.com.au

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FROM THE IECA BOARD IECA continues to work hard to inform the industry of the latest in best management erosion and sediment control, and it is great to see new innovations and excellent participation at our events. Highlights from 2017 include our annual conference, which was held in Brisbane in collaboration with Stormwater Queensland and included a field day, technical tour and conference, with over 250 people in attendance. IECA also hosted the hands-on workshops Clods, Sods and Mudpies – Understanding Soils. These workshops were developed in response to feedback from our members regarding the sort of training they’d be most interested in, and to help those preparing Erosion and Sediment Control Plans to ensure they consider soil issues in their decision making. The Streambank Rehabilitation Field Trip was a great success with over 70 participants. Attendees had the opportunity to view on ground works carried out in respect to stream rehabilitation in the Newcastle area.

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IECA partnered with NSW Roads and Maritime and the Ventia, Boral, Amey joint venture for our regular Get Flocced. Publication of a draft update to Appendix B of BPESC to include Type A and B basins also occured in 2017, with Industry invited to give feedback on this draft. The final document, taking in all feedback, will be published in 2018. The IECA 2017 Awards of Environmental Excellence were hotly contested, and details of winners can be found on the IECA website in the Publications/Newsletters section. 2018 is going to be another great year for IECA. In particular, September sees us in Christchurch, New Zealand for the annual conference, again partnering with the New Zealand Institute of Highway Technology. Other upcoming events include Get Flocced, Case Study Field Trips, Stream Bank Rehabilitation Field Trips, and, as always, we’ll be working on ongoing updates to best practice guidelines and standards. IECA Board

The Chapter Newsletter is published at least twice a year. It includes information regarding Chapter activities and technical reviews relevant to the Australasian environment.

Environmental Connection is the IECA's members-only publication, with articles written by members for members.

MISSION STATEMENT The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) serves as a global

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resource for people who share a common responsibility for the causes,

Another way we serve our membership is through workshops, short

prevention and control of soil erosion.

courses, seminars and field days on erosion and sediment control. Members gain substantial discounts to these events.

ASSOCIATION PROFILE The IECA is a non-profit, international, member organisation that

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provides education, resource information and business opportunities

The Association and the Chapter like to recognise those who are

for professionals in the erosion and sediment control industry. The

demonstrating industry best practice along with industry innovators.

Association's 3500 members represent 52 countries and 17 fields of

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professional practice. IECA's diverse membership supplies a unique network of specialists who are capable of solving a broad range of

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www.austieca.com.au The Association has a comprehensive website that provides information

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on conferences, member/expertise search, membership application,

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communication media • Provide technical expertise for people, organisations and governments seeking assistance in the field of erosion control and soil conservation • Establish standards for erosion control materials and installation procedures • Promote the expertise of erosion and sediment control specialists

In addtion, a members-only section provides access to conference proceedings, workshop and seminar presentations, membership certificate, and IECA Aust members logo for use on stationary etc. The IECA website also includes information on all Chapter activities and events, membership details, a products and services directory, information and application forms for the Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control and more.

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SURE GRO TREE MAX AUSTRALIA PTY LTD LAND MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS FOR REVEGETATION, EROSION CONTROL, NURSERY AND LANDSCAPING COMPANY PROFILE Established in 1986, Sure Gro Tree Max has been providing the landscaping industry with their land, water, soil and plant-based management needs for 30 years. Select industry specialists have used their experience and knowledge to compile an award-winning range of products, utilising Australia’s best brand names to create a ‘one-stop shop’. Sure Gro clients include: Greening Australia, VicForests, regional councils, landscape contractors, and major growers of ornamental and production horticultural crops. PRODUCTS Civil and erosion control matting | SureJute matting, Advanced Jute™, SureJute fine, Jute mesh soil saver, coir soil saver, recycled fibre matting, and Sure Gro filter fabric.

Erosion and sediment control installations | Coir logs, filter socks, sediment fencing, sandbags and Diamond Grid™ paving. Siltlox™ and Safelox™ material fence fastening systems, and Cobber™ and Tackler™ fastening pin guns. Australia’s largest range of tree guards | Over 1500 combinations. Milk carton tree guards, Sure Gro standard sleeves, Sure Gro highperformance tree guard sleeves, plastic mesh guards, coreflute, Tubex™ guards, SureGro ‘Beast’ coreflute range, Jute, recycled fibre and cardboard weed mats, certified Australian hardwood, bamboo stakes and wire guard frames. Ask Sure Gro about Sen-Tree Browsing Deterrent™. Planting and landscaping tools | Pottiputki™, Finputki™, Hamilton tree planters, Cyclone™ landscape tools, Wolf Garten™ arboriculture and landscape tools. PROJECTS Melbourne Water LRC, stream frontage | Yarra Ranges Ribbons of Green | Dingley Bypass | Williams Landing | Dexus Estate | National Planting Day SERVICEABLE AREAS Global CONTACT Sure Gro Tree Max Australia Pty Ltd 56-60 Woodlands Drive, Braeside VIC 3195 P 1800 550 000 | 03 8587 1400 F 03 9558 0505 E info@suregro.com W www.suregro.com

POLYFABRICS AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD GEOSYNTHETIC AND LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS COMPANY PROFILE For over 25 years, Polyfabrics Australasia Pty Ltd has been a leading provider of geosynthetic and landscape products to the civil and landscape industries. Experienced technical staff and engineers are on hand to assist with product selection, to guarantee the best outcome for any project.

Polyfabrics Australasia strives to provide quality products at competitive rates, and ensure products are delivered in a timely manner to meet customer expectations. PRODUCTS Polyfabrics Australasia has a large range of specialist products for lawn and turf applications.

TERRAM GrassProtecta™ | Reinforces and protects grassed surfaces prone to wear, rutting and smearing that would otherwise result in a muddy surface incapable of withstanding vehicular or pedestrian applications. TERRAM TurfProtecta™ (standard 11mm grade) | Used to reinforce grassed areas intended for occasional/infrequent pedestrian or light vehicles use. TERRAM TurfProtecta™ (heavy 14mm grade) | Used to reinforce grassed areas that have a high traffic flow. Ideal for caravan sites, overflow carparks and light-aircraft taxiways. TERRAM Bodpave™ 85 | Perfect for reinforcing grassed areas prone to rutting and becoming muddy in wet weather. The TERRAM Bodpave™ 85 resists lateral movement, improves traction and allows for expansion and contraction while promoting grass growth, root protection and surface stabilisation. The open cell structure provides high surface water infiltration and is suitable for source control within a SUDS profile. SERVICEABLE AREAS Australia-wide CONTACT Polyfabrics Australasia Pty Ltd NSW | P 02 9577 1800 | F 02 9577 1899 QLD | P 07 3451 0500 | F 07 3804 6511 VIC & SA | P 03 9305 0300 | F 03 9308 9288 WA | P 08 9367 2666 E info@polyfabrics.com.au W www.polyfabrics.com.au

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COMPANY PROFILE Aquascape Supplies Australia (ASA) is an Australian distributor of quality Firestone EPDM pond liners and Aquascape Inc pond equipment.

Firestone EPDM pond liners have been designed and engineered by pond builders for pond builders. Whether it be a small backyard pond or a large-scale acreage lake or dam, ASA has the equipment and know-how to supply clients with the right geomembrane to achieve professional results. The ASA team has extensive field experience and can help landscapers, councils, architects, designers and end-users with expert advice and recommendations for any waterscape project, from complete equipment specifications to installation techniques and professional advice. All trade, wholesale and retail enquiries welcome. PRODUCTS Firestone PondGard™ EPDM | Specifically designed for decorative pond applications. Due to its particular formulation and production process, PondGard™ EPDM is compatible with aquatic life in accordance with testing reports published by the Water Research Centre in the UK. Available in full rolls or cut to size.

Firestone GeoGard™ EPDM | Specifically designed for decorative pond applications. GeoGard™ is the material of choice for various lining applications, including fish ponds, swim ponds, artificial lakes and dams, water features, and more. Available in full rolls or cut to size. Pond liner installation accessories | Bonding adhesive, seam primer, underlayment, installation tools, quick primer, molded pipe flashing, Firestone Formflash, QuickSeam tape, patch tape. SERVICEABLE AREAS Australia-wide CONTACT Aquascape Supplies Australia 7a Pioneer Road, Yandina QLD 4561 Head Office | 07 5446 7963 NSW/QLD/NT | Carmelo | M 0438 341 511 VIC/TAS/SA/WA | Brett | M 0488 032 995 W www.aquascapesupplies.com.au

BENEDICT SAND & GRAVEL LANDSCAPE AND BUILDING SUPPLIES

COMPANY PROFILE Established in 1996, this Australian family-owned and operated company has grown from a small haulage contractor to one of the largest producers and resellers of quarried, recycled and landscape products in NSW.

From natural materials to 100 percent recycled products, the Benedict Sand & Gravel reputation is built on delivering a vast range of products that meet the highest quality standards while providing exceptional customer service. Benedict operates to AS/NZS ISO 9002 Quality Standards and is recognised as the "supplier of choice" for small and large projects alike.

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Benedict offers next day delivery for bulk materials across the greater Sydney metropolitan area and beyond. Thanks to a highly reliable ﬂeet of trucks, the company's wide range of standard and custom-designed products are delivered on time every time. PRODUCTS The extensive Benedict range caters for commercial, industrial and wholesale requirements and includes:

Sand | For landscaping, drainage and building works Soil | For top dressing, turf underlay blends Organic soil and mixes | For gardens, planter boxes and commercial growers Road base | Compactible ﬁll and recycled concrete Boulder | Sandstone and basalt Gravel | Construction and decorative gravels Compost | Soil improvers and mulches that meet AS4454 SERVICEABLE AREAS NSW (Newcastle to Nowra) CONTACT Benedict Sand & Gravel P 02 9986 3500 F 02 9986 3555 E sales@benedict.com.au W www.benedict.com.au

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EROSION CONTROL-SOIL STABILISATION NSW ALL STAKE SUPPLY All Stake Supply provide environmental terrain solutions, specialising in land management, revegetation, erosion and site control solutions. PAGE 237, 398, 401 19-21 Charles Street St Marys NSW 2760 P 1300 130 123 W www.allstakesupply.com.au BENEDICT SAND & GRAVEL Provide landscape supplies, including aggregate and sub-base material, composts, manures, mulches, gravels, pebbles, rock, recycled construction material, recycled organic products, sands and soils. Operate to AS/NZS ISO9001 Quality Standard. PAGE 5, 128, 133, 149, 356, 361 PO Box 431 Frenchs Forest NSW 1640 P 02 9986 3500 F 02 9986 3555 W www.benedict.com.au OZBREED Find out which plants and turf are best for erosion control. This is vital information for anyone using plants or turf on slopes, stream banks, roadsides and other places that are prone to erosion. PAGE 379, 395 14 Cupitts Lane Clarendon NSW 2756 P 02 4577 2977 W www.ozbreed.com.au PERMATHENE PTY LTD Permathene supplies a whole range of permanent turf reinforcement mat (TRM) and 100% biodegradable erosion control products. Permathene is the Australian distributor of Greenﬁx and North American Green. PAGE 227 Unit 8/20 Ricketty Street Mascot NSW 2020 P 1800 608 095 F 02 8338 8360 W www.permathene.com.au POLYFABRICS AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD Polyfabrics Australasia Pty Ltd is a leading provider of geosynthetic products and solutions to the civil engineering, landscape and building construction industries. PAGE 132, 372 200 Kingsgrove Road Kingsgrove NSW 2208 P 02 9577 1800 F 02 9577 1899 W www.polyfabrics.com.au THE GARDENMAKERS GM Environments. Specialist consultants and contractors for revegetation, rehabilitation and environmentally sensitive site management. PAGE 102, 256 6 Dumic Place Cromer NSW 2099

P 02 9971 4100 F 02 9971 3100 W www.thegardenmakers.com.au THE HILLS BARK BLOWER® With over 20 years of servicing the landscaping, playground, construction, roadway, and erosion control industries, The Hills Bark Blower® company supplies and installs landscape products neatly and efficiently with their specialised range of equipment. PAGE 364 PO Box 422 Round Corner NSW 2158 P 02 9654 2288 F 02 9654 2329 W www.barkblower.com.au

QLD EVOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS Evolve Environmental Solutions is a revegetation and environmental landscape company, delivering positive outcomes to environmentally sensitive projects. PAGE 38, 126 PO Box 178 Chermside South QLD 4032 P 07 3124 7200 W www.evolveenvironmental.com.au GEOLINER BY AQUASCAPE Aquascape Supplies Australia is an Australian distributor of quality Firestone EPDM pond liners and Aquascape Inc pond equipment. PAGE 133, 171, 352, 363 7a Pioneer Road Yandina QLD 4561 P 07 5446 8700 W www.aquascapesupplies.com.au TIMBERWOLF PLANTING PTY LTD Timberwolf is a unique contract planting company that utilises a specialised technique adapted from the Canadian reforestation sector, combining skill and agility for extraordinary project outcomes. PAGE 106, 126 90 Petrie Terrace Brisbane QLD 4000 P 1300 840 845 W www.timberwolfplanting.com.au

VIC SURE GRO TREE MAX AUSTRALIA Sure Gro Tree Max Australia is an award-winning supplier of innovative land management, landscape and horticultural products and equipment, with a diverse array of solutions for the nursery, landscape and revegetation industry. PAGE 132, 136, 402 56-60 Woodlands Drive Braeside VIC 3195 P 1800 550 000 W www.suregro.com

GROUND ENGINEERING NSW BENEDICT SAND & GRAVEL

Landscape supplies, including aggregate and sub-base materials, composts, manures, mulches, gravels, pebbles, rock, recycled construction materials, recycled organic products, sands and soils. Operate to AS/NZS ISO9001 Quality Standard. PAGE 5, 128, 133, 149, 356, 361 PO Box 431 Frenchs Forest NSW 1640 P 02 9986 3500 F 02 9986 3555 W www.benedict.com.au

QLD TIMBERWOLF PLANTING PTY LTD Timberwolf is a unique contract planting company that utilises a specialised technique adapted from the Canadian reforestation sector, combining skill and agility for extraordinary project outcomes. PAGE 106, 126 90 Petrie Terrace Brisbane QLD 4000 P 1300 840 845 W www.timberwolfplanting.com.au

HYDRO MULCHING VIC SURE GRO TREE MAX AUSTRALIA Sure Gro Tree Max Australia is an award-winning supplier of innovative land management, landscape and horticultural products and equipment, with a diverse array of solutions for the nursery, landscape and revegetation industry. PAGE 132, 136, 402 56-60 Woodlands Drive Braeside VIC 3195 P 1800 550 000 W www.suregro.com

CELLULAR CONFINEMENT SYSTEMS NSW POLYFABRICS AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD Polyfabrics Australasia Pty Ltd is a leading provider of geosynthetic products and solutions to the civil engineering, landscape and building construction industries. PAGE 132, 372 200 Kingsgrove Road Kingsgrove, NSW 2208 P 02 9577 1800 F 02 9577 1899 W www.polyfabrics.com.au

CREEK REHABILITATION NSW THE GARDENMAKERS GM Environments. Specialist consultants and contractors for revegetation, rehabilitation and environmentally sensitive site management. PAGE 102, 256 6 Dumic Place Cromer NSW 2099 P 02 9971 4100 F 02 9971 3100 W www.thegardenmakers.com.au

GABIONS/ROCK MATTRESSES NSW POLYFABRICS AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD Polyfabrics Australasia Pty Ltd is a leading provider of geosynthetic products and solutions to the civil engineering, landscape and building construction industries. PAGE 132, 372 200 Kingsgrove Road Kingsgrove NSW 2208 P 02 9577 1800 F 02 9577 1899 W www.polyfabrics.com.au

GEOGRIDS NSW POLYFABRICS AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD Polyfabrics Australasia Pty Ltd is a leading provider of geosynthetic products and solutions to the civil engineering, landscape and building construction industries. PAGE 132, 372 200 Kingsgrove Road Kingsgrove NSW 2208 P 02 9577 1800 F 02 9577 1899 W www.polyfabrics.com.au

GEOMEMBRANES QLD GEOLINER BY AQUASCAPE Aquascape Supplies Australia is an Australian distributor of quality Firestone EPDM pond liners and Aquascape Inc pond equipment. PAGE 133, 171, 352, 363 7a Pioneer Road Yandina QLD 4561 P 07 5446 8700 W www.aquascapesupplies.com.au

VIC PASCO CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS PTY LTD Pasco specialises in the supply of a range of waterprooﬁng membranes and sealants such as acrylics, polyurethanes, and bitumen. In addition, Pasco offer concrete repair products, sealers, adhesives, drainage systems and ﬁre-related products. They also sell many accessories such as sealant applicator guns, paint rollers, brushes, backing rods etc. PAGE 42, 172, 184, 227, 307 13-15 Brighton Street Richmond VIC 3121 P 03 9429 9111 F 03 9429 6111 W www.pasco.net.au

GEOTEXTILE FABRICS NSW ALL STAKE SUPPLY All Stake Supply provide environmental terrain solutions, specialising in land management, revegetation, erosion and site control solutions. PAGE 237, 398, 401 19-21 Charles Street St Marys NSW 2760

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REVETMENT/EMBANKMENT STABILISATION NSW ALL STAKE SUPPLY All Stake Supply provide environmental terrain solutions, specialising in land management, revegetation, erosion and site control solutions. PAGE 237, 398, 401 19-21 Charles Street St Marys NSW 2760 P 1300 130 123 W www.allstakesupply.com.au THE GARDENMAKERS GM Environments. Specialist consultants and contractors for revegetation, rehabilitation and environmentally sensitive site management. PAGE 102, 256 6 Dumic Place Cromer NSW 2099 P 02 9971 4100 F 02 9971 3100 W www.thegardenmakers.com.au

SEDIMENT/SILT FENCES NSW ALL STAKE SUPPLY All Stake Supply provide environmental terrain solutions, specialising in land management, revegetation, erosion and site control solutions. PAGE 237, 398, 401 19-21 Charles Street St Marys NSW 2760 P 1300 130 123 W www.allstakesupply.com.au PERMATHENE PTY LTD Permathene offers standard and premium silt fences to ensure sedimentation control during construction and to comply with

the various acts and regulations; it is mandatory to prevent runoff and sediment discharging offsite or into the stormwater system. PAGE 227 Unit 8/20 Ricketty Street Mascot NSW 2020 P 1800 608 095 F 02 8338 8360 W www.permathene.com.au POLYFABRICS AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD Polyfabrics Australia Pty Ltd is a leading provider of geosynthetic products and solutions to the civil engineering, landscape and building construction industries. PAGE 132, 372 200 Kingsgrove Road Kingsgrove NSW 2208 P 02 9577 1800 F 02 9577 1899 W www.polyfabrics.com.au

TURF REINFORCEMENT NSW ALL STAKE SUPPLY All Stake Supply provide environmental terrain solutions, specialising in land management, revegetation, erosion and site control solutions. PAGE 237, 398, 401 19-21 Charles Street St Marys NSW 2760 P 1300 130 123 W www.allstakesupply.com.au POLYFABRICS AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD Polyfabrics Australia Pty Ltd is a leading provider of geosynthetic products and solutions to the civil engineering, landscape and building construction industries. PAGE 132, 372 200 Kingsgrove Road Kingsgrove NSW 2208 P 02 9577 1800 F 02 9577 1899 W www.polyfabrics.com.au

ORGANIC MATTING NSW ALL STAKE SUPPLY All Stake Supply provide environmental terrain solutions, specialising in land management, revegetation, erosion and site control solutions. PAGE 237, 398, 401 19-21 Charles Street St Marys NSW 2760

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POLYFABRICS AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD Polyfabrics Australia Pty Ltd is a leading provider of geosynthetic products and solutions to the civil engineering, landscape and building construction industries. PAGE 132, 372 200 Kingsgrove Road Kingsgrove NSW 2208 P 02 9577 1800 F 02 9577 1899 W www.polyfabrics.com.au

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ECOPLANT AUSTRALIA Ecoplant Australia offers bush regeneration and revegetation services. PAGE 104 Shop 2, 28 Curlewis Street Bondi NSW 2026 P 1300 136 397 F 02 8456 5710 W www.ecoplantaustralia.com.au SIMPSON LANDSCAPES AND CONSULTANTS PTY LTD Simpson Landscapes and Consultants has extensive experience with a diverse range of projects covering both soft and hard landscaping for government, commercial and domestic services. PAGE 67 Oak Road Kirrawee NSW 2232 P 02 9542 3976 F 02 9542 1600 W www.simpsonlandscapes.com.au

QLD EVOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS Evolve Environmental Solutions is a revegetation and environmental landscape company delivering positive outcomes to environmentally sensitive projects. PAGE 38, 126 PO Box 178 Chermside South QLD 4032 P 07 3124 7200 W www.evolveenvironmental.com.au

BROAD HECTARE PLANTING NSW ECOPLANT AUSTRALIA Ecoplant Australia offers bush regeneration and revegetation services. PAGE 104 Shop 2, 28 Curlewis Street Bondi NSW 2026 P 1300 136 397 F 02 8456 5710 W www.ecoplantaustralia.com.au OZBREED Mass planting techniques and plant ranges for broad hectare planting. PAGE 379, 395 14 Cupitts Lane Clarendon NSW 2756

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NSW ECOPLANT AUSTRALIA Ecoplant Australia offers bush regeneration and revegetation services. PAGE 104 Shop 2, 28 Curlewis Street Bondi NSW 2026 P 1300 136 397 F 02 8456 5710 W www.ecoplantaustralia.com.au

NATIVE SEEDING NSW ECOPLANT AUSTRALIA Ecoplant Australia offers bush regeneration and revegetation services. PAGE 104 Shop 2, 28 Curlewis Street Bondi NSW 2026 P 1300 136 397 F 02 8456 5710 W www.ecoplantaustralia.com.au

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Building stakeholders and developers

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MISSION STATEMENT To increase the awareness of the economic, social and environmental benefits of green roofs, walls and other forms of living architecture through education, advocacy, professional development and celebrations of excellence. To achieve this GRA: •

Provides education on the benefits of green roofs and living walls.

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Provides research data, policy strategy, and case study best practice examples.

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Provides a website with related products, trade listings, and project examples.

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Explore policy strategies to promote those associated with our industry.

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Develop ongoing education programs and seminars.

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Work with government in developing policy and legislation.

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Research for Australian green roofs and living walls.

GREEN CITIES The concept of creating green cities by synthesising urban environments with natural ecosystems based on adaptability, sustainability, resilience and interconnectivity began in Babylon. Since then, the technology and expertise has vastly improved, which is what GRA promotes and disseminates. The importance of green roofs and living walls is increasing worldwide, because it is an efficient and effective way to moderate the negative impacts that densely populated urban areas have on our standard of living. A greater concentration of urban greening is possible by replacing 'grey infrastructure' with 'green infrastructure' planning. A significant GRA focus is to advocate for the inclusion of green roofs and living walls as a primary contributor towards providing more indigenous planting to rooftop areas previously overlooked and representing 28 percent of urban areas. Urban development has replaced the natural environment with hard surfaces or 'grey infrastructure' and has neglected the opportunity for replacing the lost landscape at roof level. Vegetated systems such as green roofs,

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Free Membership with limited benefits and access

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Sole Trader Membership $77 pa

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Capital City Council/State Government Membership $1000 pa

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Project database access and project upload facility

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Conference discounts and industry networking

GRA SPONSORSHIP Green Sponsorship

$8000 pa

Diamond Sponsorship

$4000 pa

Gold Sponsorship

$2700 pa

Silver Sponsorship

$1500 pa

CONTACT & INFORMATION General Inquiries | info@GRAUS.com.au Matthew Dillon, President | president@GRAUS.com.au Zoe Cooper, Secretary | zoe@GRAUS.com.au Tanya Excell | tanya@graus.com.au Kirsty Ruddick | kirsty@graus.com.au Robert Griffith | robert@graus.com.au Ruzika Mohorko | qld@graus.com.au www.greenroofsaustralasia.com Follow GRA on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Blog #greenroofsaus

living walls, rain gardens, swales etc are sustainable and have the potential to expand exponentially with urban development. A primary aim is to be the peak body for green infrastructure design, practice, education and advocacy, which sustains, protects and enhances specific areas of the natural environment, improves sustainability, mitigates climate change impacts by reducing carbon emissions, and improves air and water quality. Green infrastructure refers to vegetative infrastructure systems that enhance or protect the natural environment through direct or indirect means. It describes

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the network of green spaces based on Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) that deliver multiple environmental, economical and social values to sustainable urban development.

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RONSTAN TENSILE ARCHITECTURE GREEN FAÇADE CABLE TRELLIS SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS COMPANY PROFILE Ronstan’s plant climbing systems utilise the beauty and integrity of stainless steel cable to provide support for vertical climbing plants.

Established 65 years ago in Melbourne, Ronstan has grown to become a world leader in tensile architecture, manufacturing plant climbing systems from single cable solutions and cable grids for simple vertical gardens to fully designed and engineered green façades using tensioned cables and mesh. From the earliest successes realising landmark projects, like Brisbane’s highly lauded Southbank Arbour, Ronstan continues to challenge convention and engineer new ways to help customers realise the most complex of trellis designs. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES The Ronstan team understands the key design considerations for vertical climbing plants. Their systems accommodate the differing horticultural, load, aesthetic and sustainability requirements of residential and commercial landscape projects. Cable nets and components are modelled with meshes and cables designed to ensure the plant loads will marry with the building façade.

Ronstan products and services encompass: • Standard systems of specialist cable trellis fittings, turnbuckles, stand-offs, meshes, cable clamps and wire • Design support and concept development • Cable and fitting selection • Custom fitting manufacture • Structural analysis • Site supervision and installation PROJECTS Southbank Arbour | Southbank QLD William McCormack Place 2 | Cairns QLD Government Services Offices | Dandenong VIC Our Lady of Mercy College | Parramatta NSW Adelaide Oval | Adelaide SA Brisbane Supreme Court | Brisbane QLD RMIT SAB | Melbourne VIC SERVICEABLE AREAS Global CONTACT Ronstan Tensile Architecture 19 Park Way Braeside VIC 3195 P 1300 131 520 F 1300 131 580 E arch@ronstan.com.au W www.ronstantensilearch.com

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PROFILINE GREEN ROOF DRAINAGE SYSTEM COMPANY PROFILE ACO offers a range of effective drainage products designed to protect buildings against damage from stormwater runoff - from ground level right up to the rooﬂine. PRODUCT BENEFITS ACO’s Proﬁline drainage system intercepts and collects surface water from thresholds, balconies, greenroofs and building facades, in a manner compliant with building regulations and standards.

The Profiline system is installed above the roof or balcony membrane and is beneficial where hard landscape materials meet with soft landscape materials. Typical applications are rooftop gardens, children’s play areas, and swimming pools. Water runoff from light rain is collected and filtered through perforations in the walls of the stainless steel channel, providing irrigation to surrounding soft landscape areas. During heavy rainfall, the channel acts as a conventional drain, capturing water from the roof or balcony and directing it to the drainage outlet. When landscaped areas become saturated with water the trench drain captures the excess water through the perforations in the drain walls and moves it to the drainage outlet. The Profiline drainage system provides a balanced water management solution between soft and hard landscape areas. SERVICEABLE AREAS Australia, New Zealand and South-East Asia CONTACT ACO Polycrete Pty Ltd P 1300 765 226 | Australia P 0800 448 080 | New Zealand P +61 2 4747 4000 | Export E sales@acoaus.com.au

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GREEN ROOF AND GREEN WALL CONTRACTORS COMPANY PROFILE At Design Landscapes, ‘Leading by Example' remains as fundamental today as it was in 1988. Focused by more than two decades of local experience, the company has grown to become internationally respected, servicing projects throughout Australia, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and China.

While Design Landscapes realises every project presents a new challenge, its commitment will always remain the same: to engineer the delivery of value to clients. This, underpinned by an overriding emphasis on quality, is no better reﬂected today than by the breadth of awards now associated with the Design Landscapes brand. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES An integral component of Design Landscapes' service capability is the design, supply and installation of green walls and green roofs, and associated drainage and irrigation systems. With a comprehensive understanding of drainage, soils and irrigation systems, the company's capacity extends across all facets of vertical and horizontal installations.

The team's input into any project aims to enhance function and efficiency via selection and procurement of the most appropriate components. Post commissioning, Design Landscapes can continue to maintain the system to ensure maximum performance. PROJECTS Darling Harbour Live, Darling Harbour NSW | North West Plot, Darling Square NSW | Macquarie Park Village, Macquarie Park NSW | One Central Park, green walls (irrigation and pump system) | One Central Park, vertical planters and roof gardens AWARDS Construction of the Year Award 2017 Commercial & Civil Construction | Darling Harbour Live

Excellence in Construction Awards 2017 Commercial & Civil Construction $5m & Over | Darling Harbour Live SERVICEABLE AREAS Australia and South-East Asia CONTACT Design Landscapes Pty Ltd | Michael Platt 586 Willoughby Road, Willoughby NSW 2068 P 02 9958 9400 | M 0410 319 121 E sales@designls.com | W www.designls.com

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MARTIN KELLOCK POTS & PLANTERS EXCLUSIVE AUSTRALIAN DISTRIBUTOR OF THE VICINITY GREENWALL SYSTEM COMPANY PROFILE For over 20 years, Martin Kellock Pots & Planters (MKP&P) has designed, imported and distributed quality outdoor features with a strong emphasis on materials and ﬁnishes that complement high-end architectural design.

Based in Melbourne and distributing Australia-wide, the company has a strong reputation within the landscape architecture industry. MKP&P is known for spotting trends, having fresh ideas, and providing quality products that turn visions into reality.

PRODUCTS Martin Kellock Pots & Planters now offer Vicinity Greenwall, a revolutionary system that eliminates the hassle and risk associated with creating vertical gardens.

Vicinity Greenwall is a modular system with optional monitoring that allows for easy installation and provides an instantly appealing effect indoors or out. The flat-packed hardware is designed for easy shipping. The unique hexagonal pots clip in and out with a very simple connector, giving complete design flexibility. The pot shape also allows for perfect nesting, ensuring minimal gaps between plants. Vicinity Greenwall’s unique design means that pots can be preplanted offsite, removing the need for time-consuming and messy planting on the client’s premises. Vicinity Greenwall uses simple automated irrigation with an optional remote monitoring system that immediately alerts the user to any interruption to watering. Plant death is easily avoided and maintenance is incredibly straightforward. The modular kit has a maximum size of 6m (h) x 10m (w). Multiple kits can be joined together to create larger vertical gardens, making the product suitable for a range of domestic and commercial settings. With detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, Vicinity Greenwall can be installed by anyone with basic construction skills. The company has access to professional installers and can also suggest a range of suitable plants for Vicinity Greenwall to ensure a successful project in every environment. The Vicinity Greenwall System is suitable for use by landscapers (domestic and commercial), architects, builders, designers, decorators, commercial contractors, plant hire companies, florists, nurseries and garden centres, hardware outlets and event managers. MKP&P maintains its strong reputation as Australia's leading wholesaler of architectural pots and planters. See the full list of pots and accessories under Hard Landscaping > Garden Accessories. FEATURES • Modular, scalable system

• Unique hexagonal pots for easy, ﬂexible planting and immediate, comprehensive coverage • Automated drip-irrigation system • Remote monitoring, early warning system • Full plant coverage from day one • Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications • Appropriate for domestic, corporate, hospitality, short-term rentals, kitchen gardens • Sustainable with minimal maintenance PROJECTS Stunning Vicinity Greenwalls grace a range of corporate, domestic and hospitality settings across Australia.

Visit the Greenwall Gallery page for Vicinity Greenwall success stories at www.martinkellockpots.com.au/greenwall SERVICEABLE AREAS Australia-wide CONTACT Martin Kellock Pots & Planters 13 Pascal Road Seaford VIC 3198 P 03 9701 8699 F 03 9701 8261 E info@martinkellockpots.com.au W www.martinkellockpots.com.au

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ATLANTIS AURORA ECOLOGICAL LANDSCAPES COMPANY PROFILE The Atlantis Aurora team are experienced in both landscape and stormwater applications with over 40 years' experience in the industry. In the landscape sector, Atlantis provide design and installation of vertical gardens and green roofs, while in the stormwater industry they offer design solutions for achieving water quality objectives, which includes engineering design and project management. The team also provide expert advice for costeffective solutions for greening your building. Atlantis Aurora have experience in infrastructure with the right answers to achieve development approval. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Atlantis Aurora designs, supplies and installs vertical gardens and green roofs, including: • Vertical garden design and installation • Vertical garden supply and project management • Green roof design and installation • Stormwater design and project management • Vertical garden and green roof maintenance PROJECTS Vertical garden, Jaques Avenue | Bondi Beach NSW Green roof and vertical garden, Gould Street | Bondi Beach NSW Cancer Clinic vertical garden, Prince of Wales Hospital | Randwick NSW Indoor vertical garden, Buckingham Street | Surry Hills NSW Indoor vertical garden, Waters Road | Neutral Bay NSW Vertical garden, Novotel | Dubai, UAE Vertical Garden, shopping mall | Santiago, Chile SERVICEABLE AREAS Global CONTACT Atlantis Aurora 3/19-21 Gibbes Street Chatswood NSW 2067 P 02 9417 8344 F 02 9417 8311 E info@atlantisaurora.com W www. atlantisaurora.com

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ACO Specialists in water management systems for superior surface and subsurface draining in all commercial green roof and green wall projects. PAGE 141, 149, 153, 193, OBC 135 Old Bathurst Road Emu Plains NSW 2750 P 02 4747 4000 W www.acoaus.com.au

CITYGREEN Citygreen supply a range of innovative urban landscape products that deliver the best in sustainability, strength, and quality. PAGE 402 821 Paciﬁc Highway Sydney NSW 2067 P 1300 066 949 W www.citygreen.com

ANDREASENS GREEN WHOLESALE NURSERIES Andreasens Green offers a wide range of plant species for greenroof and greenwall projects in a variety of pot sizes. PAGE 383 1543 Elizabeth Drive Kemps Creek NSW 2178 P 02 9826 1911 F 02 9826 1655 W www.andreasensgreen.com.au

DESIGN DESIGN LANDSCAPES LANDSCAPES Backed by more than two decades of experience, Design Landscapes excel at designing, constructing and managing a range of civil and landscape projects for the public domain. PAGE 100, 141, 162, 167, 199, 353 586 Willoughby Road Willoughby NSW 2068 P 02 9958 9400 F 02 9958 8400 W www.designls.com

AUSCAPE PTY LTD Auscape offers a comprehensive array of landscaping services for all outdoor needs, including concreting, drainage services, paving, planting, irrigation, decking, pergolas, retaining walls, water features and more. PAGE 101 2/2 Cawarra Road Caringbah NSW 2229

ECOPLANT AUSTRALIA Ecoplant Australia offers products and services for green roof and green wall installation. PAGE 104 Shop 2, 28 Curlewis Street Bondi NSW 2026 P 1300 136 397 F 02 8456 5710 W www.ecoplantaustralia.com.au

GRANGE GROWING SOLUTIONS Growing media, controlled release fertiliser, certiﬁed media for organic production, technical support and consultation, custom designed blends speciﬁc to application, green roof and green wall media, specialised formulas for hard to grow varieties. PAGE 360, 366 355 Stannix Park Road Ebenezer NSW 2756 P 02 4579 8333 F 02 4579 8344 W www.growingsolutions.com.au THE GARDENMAKERS Commercial contractors specialising in local government, commercial developments, parks, playgrounds and rehabilitation. Accredited OHS System. EMPs prepared. PAGE 102, 256 6 Dumic Place Cromer NSW 2099 P 02 9971 4100 F 02 9971 3100 W www.thegardenmakers.com.au THE HILLS BARK BLOWER® With over 20 years of servicing the landscaping, playground, construction, roadway and erosion control industries The Hills Bark Blower® company supplies and installs landscape products neatly and efficiently with their specialised range of equipment. PAGE 364

PO Box 422 Round Corner NSW 2158 P 02 9654 2288 F 02 9654 2329 W www.barkblower.com.au

VIC MARTIN KELLOCK POTS & PLANTERS With over 20 years experience Martin Kellock Pots & Planters supplies a vast range of garden accessories, including large architectural pots, planters and screens. PAGE 58, 142, 216 13 Pascal Road Seaford VIC 3198 P 03 9701 8699 F 03 9701 8261 W www.martinkellockpots.com.au RONSTAN TENSILE ARCHITECTURE Ronstan is a specialist in green facades, green cable and mesh trellises, plant climbing systems and green screens. Ronstan is a manufacturer of stainless steel components and their services include design, engineering, supply and installation. PAGE 60, 140, 209 19 Park Way Braeside VIC 3195 P 1300 131 520 F 1300 131 580 W www.ronstantensilearch.com

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NSW AUSCAPE PTY LTD Auscape offers a comprehensive array of landscaping services for all outdoor needs, including concreting, drainage services, paving, planting, irrigation, decking, pergolas, retaining walls, water features and more. PAGE 101 2/2 Cawarra Road Caringbah NSW 2229 P 02 9531 8531 F 02 9525 2846 W www.auscapelandscaping.com.au CITYGREEN Citygreen supply a range of innovative urban landscape products that deliver the best in sustainability, strength, and quality. PAGE 402 821 Paciﬁc Highway Sydney NSW 2067 P 1300 066 949 W www.citygreen.com ECOPLANT AUSTRALIA Ecoplant Australia offers products and services for green roof and green wall installation. PAGE 104 Shop 2, 28 Curlewis Street Bondi NSW 2026 P 1300 136 397 F 02 8456 5710 W www.ecoplantaustralia.com.au THE GARDENMAKERS Commercial contractors specialising in local government, commercial developments, parks, playgrounds and rehabilitation. Accredited OHS System. EMPs prepared. PAGE 102, 256 6 Dumic Place Cromer NSW 2099 P 02 9971 4100

F 02 9971 3100 W www.thegardenmakers.com.au

CONSULTANTS NSW CITYGREEN Citygreen supply a range of innovative urban landscape products that deliver the best in sustainability, strength, and quality. PAGE 402 821 Paciﬁc Highway Sydney NSW 2067 P 1300 066 949 W www.citygreen.com

DESIGNERS & CONTRACTORS NSW CITYGREEN Citygreen supply a range of innovative urban landscape products that deliver the best in sustainability, strength, and quality. PAGE 402 821 Paciﬁc Highway Sydney NSW 2067 P 1300 066 949 W www.citygreen.com

IRRIGATION NSW CITYGREEN Citygreen supply a range of innovative urban landscape products that deliver the best in sustainability, strength, and quality. PAGE 402 821 Paciﬁc Highway Sydney NSW 2067 P 1300 066 949 W www.citygreen.com

MATERIALS & SUPPLIES NSW ACO ACO’s ProﬁLine is designed to protect buildings by collecting both water

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running down the facade and water that has accumulated on the roof surface, speciﬁcally above the waterproof roof membrane. PAGE 141, 149, 153, 193, OBC 135 Old Bathurst Road Emu Plains NSW 2750 P 02 4747 4000 W www.acoaus.com.au BENEDICT SAND & GRAVEL Landscape supplies, including aggregate and sub-base materials, composts, manures, mulches, gravels, pebbles, rock, recycled construction materials, recycled organic products, sands and soils. Operate to AS/NZS ISO9001 Quality Standard. PAGE 5, 128, 133, 149, 356, 361 PO Box 431 Frenchs Forest NSW 1640 P 02 9986 3500 F 02 9986 3555 W www.benedict.com.au CITYGREEN Citygreen supply a range of innovative urban landscape products that deliver the best in sustainability, strength, and quality. PAGE 402 821 Paciﬁc Highway Sydney NSW 2067 P 1300 066 949 W www.citygreen.com

PLANTS NSW ANDREASENS GREEN WHOLESALE NURSERIES Andreasens Green offers a wide range of plant species for greenroof and greenwall projects in a variety of pot sizes. PAGE 383 1543 Elizabeth Drive Kemps Creek NSW 2178

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P 02 9826 1911 F 02 9826 1655 W www.andreasensgreen.com.au OZBREED Ozbreed breeds tough, predominantly native Australian plants with the landscape professional in mind. PAGE 379, 395 14 Cupitts Lane Clarendon NSW 2756 P 02 4577 2977 W www.ozbreed.com.au

SOILS & GROWING MEDIUMS NSW GRANGE GROWING SOLUTIONS Growing media, controlled release fertiliser, certiﬁed media for organic production, technical support and consultation, custom designed blends speciﬁc to application, green roof and green wall media, specialised formulas for hard-to-grow varieties. PAGE 360, 366 355 Stannix Park Road Ebenezer NSW 2756 P 02 4579 8333 F 02 4579 8344 W www.growingsolutions.com.au

WATERPROOFING NSW SCIENTIFIC WATERPROOFING PRODUCTS PTY LTD Scientific Waterproofing Products manufactures the most comprehensive range of cementitious waterproofing coatings and repair products. PAGE 171 Unit 4/92 Bryant Street Padstow NSW 2211 P 1300 303 301 F 1300 369 932 W www.swppl.com.au

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