Whittlesea Public Gardens Urban and Skate Park

Client: City of Whittlesea
Project Value: $2 million AUD
Completion Date: June 2024

Once a well-loved but aging community space, the Whittlesea Public Gardens has been transformed into a vibrant destination for recreation, relaxation and connection. OSVgroup worked with the City of Whittlesea to deliver a full redevelopment that balances active play zones with inviting green spaces - creating a welcoming hub for the growing Lalor community.

Scope of Works

OSVgroup proudly delivered the redevelopment of the Whittlesea Public Gardens - a major transformation of one of Lalor’s most popular recreational hubs. Working closely with the City of Whittlesea, our team was responsible for complete site preparation, drainage works, concrete and hardscape construction and the installation of all park and street furniture.

This project aimed to revitalise the Gardens to better meet the needs of the growing and diverse local community, creating modern, inclusive spaces for active play, leisure and social connection.

Key Features

The redevelopment introduced a wide range of new facilities, including:

• A 100-metre-long district-level skate park
• Boulder and climbing wall
• Two 3-on-3 basketball courts with a hit-up wall and multi-purpose markings
• Grassed kick-about area with soccer goals
• Large picnic shelters with double hotplate barbecues
• Comfortable seating with benches, backed seats, and armrests
• Drinking fountains, bike hoops, and public bins
• New car park and upgraded lighting along key pedestrian and cycling paths

Each feature was designed and constructed with quality, accessibility and durability in mind - ensuring the space could be enjoyed safely by people of all ages and abilities.

Lasting Impact

The upgraded Whittlesea Public Gardens has redefined what a community park can be - a vibrant, multi-use open space that encourages recreation, inclusion, and connection. With its blend of active and passive areas, the park now stands as a long-term community asset that supports health, wellbeing and social interaction for generations to come.

Healey Park – Park and Playground Renewal

Client: City of Whittlesea
Completed: June 2023

OSVgroup partnered with the City of Whittlesea to renew and revitalise Healey Park in Epping - transforming the local park into a vibrant and functional community space. The renewal focused on creating a safe, accessible and engaging environment that encourages outdoor activity, social connection and play for all ages.

Scope of Works

Our team delivered a full park and playground upgrade, incorporating both hard and soft landscaping elements. Works included:

• Drainage installation and concrete paving
• Construction of a full-size basketball court
• Installation of fencing, shelters and custom park furniture
• Installation of council-supplied playground equipment

To complete the project, OSVgroup carried out natural landscaping works including boulder and timber features, garden beds, softfall surfacing, turfing and planting, followed by a 13-week horticultural maintenance period to ensure successful establishment.

Key Features

The Healey Park renewal introduced a mix of active and passive recreation areas designed for long-term community use, featuring:

• A modern playground with inclusive play elements
• A full-size basketball court for active recreation
• Shaded picnic shelters and custom seating for comfort and accessibility
• Natural landscape design blending soft and hard materials for visual appeal and durability

Lasting Impact

The upgraded Healey Park now provides a refreshed community hub for local residents - offering a safe and inclusive space to play, relax and connect. The renewal reflects the City of Whittlesea’s continued investment in quality open spaces that enhance liveability and strengthen community wellbeing.

Client: Hutchinson Builders
Project Value: $1.4 million AUD
Completion Date: December 2024

OSVgroup was proud to partner with Hutchinson Builders to deliver Stage 2 of Greenvale Secondary College - a project designed to enhance the school’s outdoor environment with new recreation spaces, upgraded sports facilities and improved infrastructure. This stage builds on the success of earlier works, creating a functional and engaging space that supports both learning and play for students and staff.

Scope of Works

Our team delivered a full civil and landscape package, encompassing carpark construction, drainage installation, sports court development and extensive landscaping works. The project required close coordination with the builder and council to ensure compliance with design and performance standards while maintaining a high level of finish across all elements.

Key Features

• Construction of new vehicle asphalt pavements and carpark areas
• Installation of barrier kerbs, edge strips, pram crossings with tactiles, bollards and ag drains
• Full linemarking works, including removal of existing basketball court markings
• Oval development including site cultivation, soil spreading, gypsum and fertiliser application and topsoil placement
• Installation of a subsoil drainage system and drainage layer above ag pipes
• Hydroseeding using a rye/fescue and kikuyu seed blend to establish a durable playing surface
• Multi-sport pedestrian hard courts for basketball, tennis, volleyball and netball
• Installation of spoon drains, concrete edging and Four Square markings
• Construction of a vehicle crossover to Hume City Council specifications
• Timber deck installation for passive recreation
• Additional hard landscape works, including vehicle and pedestrian asphalt pavements and edging between Stage 1 and 2

Lasting Impact

The Greenvale Secondary College - Stage 2 upgrade has transformed the outdoor areas into a versatile and welcoming environment for students and the wider community. The combination of durable construction, thoughtful landscaping and quality finishes ensures these facilities will support education, recreation and wellbeing for years to come.