JH Abrahams Playground Renewal
Playground Open for Enjoyment!
PLAYGROUND RENEWAL PROGRAM 2023-2024
The City’s parks and gardens offer a range of amenities to its growing residential community including several small playgrounds throughout its neighbourhood boundary, some of which are reaching their end of life and need to be renewed.
JH Abrahams Playground constructed in 2007, is scheduled for renewal. As part of its annual Playground Renewal Program the City engaged the services of Four Landscape Studios and in consultation with the Department of Biodiversity and Conservation (DBCA) produced a design for a new nature-based playground that is sympathetic to the existing landscape and riverpark.
WHAT WILL THE NEW PLAYGROUND INCLUDE?
- Rock Scramble
- Stone and Log Steppers
- Balance Logs
- Basket Swing
- Flying Fox
- Parkour
- Basket Ball Court Refresh
- Raise Platform Slide
- Timber and Rope Climbing Platform
- Bike Rack
- Water Fountain
- Native Trees and Planting
- Stacked stone seating
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
The Swan River is significant to Traditional Custodians of the area and the wider Perth community. The Playground renewal was considered under the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) and determined to not impact Aboriginal Heritage or Heritage places.
JH Abrahams Reserve falls wholly within the Swan Canning Development Control Area (DCA). Under the Swan and Canning Rivers Management Act 2006 (and Regulations 2007), development activities occurring within the DCA are subject to the approval of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA). The City has worked closely with DBCA to ensure that the playground design is sympathetic to the existing landscape and riverpark and will not impact bush forever zones.
New Playground Design
Lifecycle
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Planning and Development
JH Abrahams Playground Renewal has finished this stageThe City awarded JH Abrahams Playground Renewal design to Four Landscape Studio. A portfolio of works can be found here: https://www.fourls.com.au/projects
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Open for tender submissions
JH Abrahams Playground Renewal has finished this stageThe City is delighted to announce that the delivery of JH Abrahams Playground Renewal has been awarded to Phase 3 Landscape Construction. A portfolio of works can be found here: https://www.phasethree.net.au/projects-overview
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Construction commences
JH Abrahams Playground Renewal has finished this stageEstimated Commencement on site 29th April 2024.
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Grant received - Lotterywest
JH Abrahams Playground Renewal has finished this stageThe City is pleased to announce that we’ve received a Lotterywest grant for JH Abrahams Playground. With the support of Lotterywest, the City aims to build a stronger sense of belonging, connection and participation for residents and visitors. More details about Lotterywest can be found here: https://www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au/
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Construction Ongoing
JH Abrahams Playground Renewal has finished this stage -
Final Cleanup and Construction Completion
JH Abrahams Playground Renewal has finished this stage1 - 5 July 2024
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Lottery west - Grant presentation and official opening
JH Abrahams Playground Renewal is currently at this stageIn July, residents of Crawley and Nedlands will be able to enjoy a new nature-based playground at JH Abrahams Reserve. Incorporating the existing landscape and elements of the Derbarl Yerrigan, the adventurous playspace features a rock scramble, balance logs, a basket swing, flying fox, parkour and a timber climbing platform. Lotterywest is a Major Supporter of the JH Abrahams playground.