The three, additional tree plantings in the design will help to achieve increased tree canopy coverage. Positioning trees on the western side of the playground will maximise the shade gains in the hottest times of the day.

We will be salvaging parts of the redundant play equipment to be used elsewhere, existing mulch of suitable condition will be reused, and excavated soil will be turned into small mounds in the garden bed.

It’s great to plant trees, but what about the plants!? This design incorporates the ‘Halo Plantings’ biodiversity typology of incorporating rocks for habitat and understorey planting around the base of a tree.

The new path in this design bridges the accessibility gap between the existing, paved path and the playground. Rubber softfall will be installed to allow access to a hand operated swing - once on the swing, the user can swing using their arms to generate movement.