First look: New $6 million adventure playgrounds planned for Adelaide suburbs – realestate.com.au

South Australia will receive three exciting new playgrounds, further enhancing the innovative developments in which they will be embedded and providing exciting spaces for learning and discovery for generations to come.

In an investment worth more than $6 million, Land Australia, part of the Hickinbotham Group, the state’s largest construction and development group, has unveiled plans for three new playgrounds: two at Roseworthy in Adelaide’s north in the Evergreen and Flourish estates, and one at Sunset in Port Noarlunga South in Adelaide’s southern suburbs.

The announcement follows Land Australia’s completion of a $2 million playground on the Aurora estate in Strathalbyn, and the Tails and Trails dog park on the Two Wells’ Liberty development.

Michael Hickinbotham, director of the Hickinbotham Group, said these new playgrounds were part of the company’s ongoing commitment to and investment in SA communities.

“Playgrounds are the beating heart of our residential areas,” he says.

“They are spaces where children can run, jump, swing, slide and learn through outdoor play, while families come together, neighbors connect and friendships are forged.

“In designing these play areas, we applied the principles of the late Professor Fraser Mustard, a recognized world leader in early childhood development.

“I spent time with Professor Mustard during his tenure as thinker-in-residence in Adelaide and his insights have informed our thinking on all our playground developments.

“The importance of children learning through play cannot be overstated.”

Michael Hickinbotham of the Hickinbotham Group. Delivered

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Evergreen and Flourish form a planned community of more than 750 homes worth $504 million, including large allotments, green spaces for the local community and playgrounds.

The Harvest Green playground at Evergreen will consist of a playground and play tunnel, two flying foxes, a basketball court, a shelter, seating areas, a kickabout area and support facilities such as bike racks, toilets and gardens.

Flourish will have a playground and walking paths, a half-court for netball and basketball, a kickabout area and a walking path, with supporting facilities such as a barbecue area and shelter, and gardens.

Artist’s impression of Sunset Central Park. Supplied by Country Australia

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Sunset Central Park – which will be set in the $267 million Port Noarlunga South community that 640 families will call home – will feature a playground with an interactive sea turtle play structure, a half-court for basketball and netball, a sheltered area and amenities such as bike racks, seating areas and gardens.

Each playground will feature the latest concepts in sensory play and will be built by local South Australian businesses.

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“All Land Australia playground developments support children to learn through intelligent decision-making and measured risk-taking in safe physical environments,” Mr Hickinbotham said.

“It is so exciting to see our playgrounds full of families, young and old, celebrating milestones or simply enjoying the joys of life.

“We look forward to these play spaces becoming destinations for all ages and abilities to play, connect and create memories for generations to come.”