in association with Bernhard Kaiser, Terry Farrell, Robert Binelli & CADsult Irrigation

Previous site of Melville Primary School Council secured land for community use Numerous existing mature trees Some remnant school buildings Numerous existing car parks Benched topography & steep banks 3 major changes in the brief / scope Extended masterplan & stimulus Kadidjiny Park was realised

Topography Current land use Existing vegetation Physical access Visual access Landscape character Structural elements Visual connectivity & vistas Drainage Landscape opportunities

Review of community consultation based plan - the game of life theme Adaptation of game of life theme to a more naturalised,organic approach positioned in the southern portion of the site Transition to ecology of play theme with a strong emphasis on custom designed elements and relocated to the north Evolution to a budget-driven review based on an inspiring terrain punctuated with propriety equipment and local vegetation

Local vegetation – textures, smells, colours, birds and insects Creek bed – the universal play element Topography – run, jump, hide, roll, sit, slide Sound and music elements by Rob Binelli

Bright complimentary colours Sculptural elements by local artist Bernhard Kaiser and innovative shelter design by Terry Farrell Natural materials like local timber, granite boulders, river sand and planting