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Ngawatu Playground

Project Title
Ngawatu Playground

Client
Nelson City Council

Location
Ngawahatu sports field

Services
Playground installation and landscaping

Project Budget
$100,000

Year
2018

 

This project involved the upgrade of the existing playground and the creation of a new wheelchair friendly playground.

The scope of works included the removal of existing equipment, installation of new equipment, re-contouring of land and the construction of pathways and timber climbing areas. This improved safety, accessibility, aesthetics, and the enjoyment of the area.

Firstly, the existing playground equipment was removed, then the new equipment was installed, old tree trunks were craned into the site and bolted together to create climbing areas and the land sculptured and a pathway was installed to make the area wheelchair friendly.

The surrounding area was then landscaped including bark mulch for the playground surface and planting to soften the playground area.

““It’s great that we can take his wheelchair right up to the claw swing, and the large basket means he can swing with me, his sister, or a friend, which he really enjoys.””
— Bianca F

Murphy Street Playground

Project Title
Murphy St Playground Upgrade

Client
Nelson City Council

Location
Nelson, Murphy Street

Services
Full landscape work on existing playground

Project Budget
$80,000

Year
2015

 

The upgrade of this playground involved demolition, removal, construction and landscaping works to improve safety, playground aesthetics and enjoyment.

Firstly, the old existing pathways were removed to make way for preparation of ground placements and boxing for framework. A new concrete path was then installed, framing the playground area. The old playground equipment was removed and new equipment installed.

The surrounding areas were landscaped, including mulch bark for playground surfacing and planting in and around the playground area.

Cook Crescent

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Project Title
Cook Crescent Landscaping

Client
Chris and Maureen Paulsen

Location
Kaiteriteri, Tasman District

Services
Landscape design and construction 

Project Budget
$185,000

Year
2017

 

Concept development and landscape work on an existing sloping garden that required a new retaining wall to level the section. The scope included providing access to the garden from the house, which did not exist due to extensive plantings with no pathway through them.

From a Nelmac design, the landscaping team extended the deck off the house, giving access to the garden, created a pathway, levelled the garden, creating a lawn for children to play on, and created a sunken patio area to give better outdoor living. The final design had a ‘wow’ factor to match the home.

A particular challenge on this project was to create a one-of-a-kind steel circular archway and dome pergola over the sunken patio.

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Manson Landscaping

Project Title
Manson Landscaping

Client
Hamish and Leanne Manson

Location
Richmond, Tasman District

Services
Full landscape work on a new home

Project Budget
$150,000 - $200,000

Year
2016

 

The homeowners of a new build property sought a plan to fully landscape the surrounding garden, which was challenging as the property was at a higher elevation than the neighbouring property.

To provide a solution that met the privacy needs of both property owners, the comprehensive exterior landscaping plan Nelmac designed included raising the retaining wall and fence between them. 

Nelmac's team was fully involved in implementing the plan, undertaking full construction, finishing and soft landscaping works.