Hargraves Landscapes

Don Lucas Reserve, Cronulla

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:30:24 +0000

Hargraves recently completed the Don Lucas Reserve park upgrade in Cronulla for Sutherland Shire Council. This project was completed in time for the Christmas Holidays and has enjoyed a lot of positive feedback including a front page article on the local paper The Leader.

'New Playground Gets Thumbs Up', St George and Sutherland Shire Leader, 5th Jan 2012, Page 1

Karuah Park, Turramurra

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:47:47 +0000

In the middle of 2011, Hargraves Landscapes undertook construction of the Karuah Park Outdoor Fitness Circuit for Ku-ring-gai Council in Turramurra. We were very pleased to be awarded the contract based in part on recognition of our strong environmental credentials given that the site was bounded by an environmetally important creek line. The park upgrade included the supply and installation of significant features such as:

• Outdoor fitness circuit around the park
• Stabilised decomposed granite paths connecting the entry points and features
• Five fitness equipment stations
• New bubbler & seating
• Reconstruction of Cricket Nets area
• Design and construction of a Pedestrian footbridge across creek
• Field drainage with a drainage outlet to Lovers Jump Creek
• Installation of riprap rock stabilised drainage structure to prevent bank erosion
• Grassed berm and shallow detention area adjacent to fence line to control excess surface water and promote nutrient absorption and sediment control
• Restructuring of Park entry points to better define entries for pedestrian & vehicle access
• Addressing soil compaction and erosion issues and also maintain, preserve and help regenerate surrounding vegetated areas.

Working within our strict environmental policy ensured that the area was not damaged in any way during construction and the process of improvement and regeneration has been given a strong boost and the primary objective of enhancing the use of the park has been realised.

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Jubilee Park Upgrade, Parramatta

Editor — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:30:51 +0000

In late April 2011, Hargraves Landscapes undertook construction of the upgrades to Jubilee Park on behalf of Parramatta City Council which included the following significant features:

• Extensive detailed tree and feature landscape planting
• Extensive pavement treatments including: sandblasted exposed aggregate pavements and seating walls
• Porous paving
• Sandstone pavement banding; and new concrete pedestrian pathways
• Low feature brick walls with sandstone cladding to the Parkes Street frontage
• New pedestrian lighting including tree uplights
• New furniture upgrades, including seats, bins, bollards, benches, drinking fountain and fencing
• New low planting gardens & open space turf areas

Due to the relatively heavy use by & access way that the park was used for by pedetrians, all appropriate traffic & pedestrian management strategies put in place throughout the construction period of the project. The project was completed as per the program and the quality of the final product exceeded expectations.

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3rd Party Certification

admin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 07:42:14 +0000

After months of work by our OH&S Officer and implementing best practice on the ground, Hargraves Landscapes has achieved 3rd Party Certification in the following: Quality Management (ISO 9001:2008), Health and Safety (AS/NZS 4801:2001) and Environmental Management (ISO 14001:2004).

These recognise Hargraves’ commitment to upholding the highest standards in Quality, Safety and Environmental Management and provide a framework for continued improvement in these areas.

Lloyd Rees Bandstand, Lane Cove

admin — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 06:15:03 +0000

The Lloyd Rees Bandstand is located between Burns Bay Road and Longueville Road, Lane Cove and the project was undertaken for the Lane Cove Council. The project involved the upgrade of a popular plaza approximately total 545m2 in area within a major shopping precinct with a variety of businesses generally used by local residents. There is a heritage listed Bandstand structure designed by famous Landscape Architect Harry Howard in 1983 and funded by the artist, Lloyd Rees. The works included the upgrading of the pavement of the bandstand stage and steps as well as new seating walls, wooden bench seats, synthetic turf and pavement along the shops fronts.

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Bay Run Upgrade, Rozelle

admin — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 02:35:31 +0000

Bay Run Upgrade, Rozelle featured the construction of a pedestrian and cycleway concrete path to complete the missing link of the Bay Run between Leichhardt Rowing Club and Waterfront Drive at the rear of Rozelle Hospital on behalf of the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority and Leichhardt Council. Works began in March 2011 and the project was completed in May. Works involved the construction of a concrete path around the foreshore and associated landscaping works, modification of the kerb crossing at the intersection of Waterfront Drive and Point Road and the conversion of a section of Waterfront Drive into a 10km/h Shared Zone. The changes have been well recieved and all stakeholders were impressed by Hargraves’ work.

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Post with a video

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 05:02:04 +0000

Here is a video from vimeo.

Test Intranet Post

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 03:54:57 +0000

This is another test post for the intranet area.

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LCA Award for Excellence

admin — Sun, 15 May 2011 12:00:37 +0000

Landscape Construction and Industry Service Awards for excellence are given annually. Hargraves Landscapes were nominated for the Abbotsleigh Junior School project in 2010.

Abbotsleigh School Playground

admin — Tue, 10 May 2011 12:00:59 +0000

Abbotsleigh Junior School – Internal Playground: Timber decking around Trees, showing a view of the Peek a Boo wall adjacent to the sandpit & surround concrete pavement

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Award for Excellence 2010 – Landscape Contractors’ Association of NSW & ACT Ltd.