Aspect Hunter SchoolPlayground Upgrade
Delivering a safe, inclusive and future-ready play environment
A turnkey renewal from investigation to handover
Aspect Hunter School (Autism Spectrum Australia) engaged RenewCORP to deliver a full upgrade of their primary playground — the first major renewal since the school opened in 2012.
What began as a playground replacement quickly evolved into a broader site upgrade, requiring coordination across civil works, drainage, surfacing, and specialist play equipment. RenewCORP was engaged to deliver this as a turnkey Design & Construct solution, from investigation through to handover.
More than a playground replacement
Early investigations identified that the project extended well beyond the playground itself. Key challenges included:
- Ageing and non-compliant playground infrastructure
- Subsurface drainage and plumbing deficiencies
- End-of-life surfacing systems
- Fencing upgrades required for safety compliance
- Delivery within a tight December–January school holiday window
This required a structured, multi-stage delivery approach with clear coordination across all trades.
Structured. Coordinated. Delivered.
Procurement & commercial management
RenewCORP developed and issued multiple RFP packages covering civil works and drainage, playground design, supply and installation, and turfing and landscaping.
- Tender evaluation and contractor selection
- Commercial alignment across scopes
- Cost control and variation management
- Integration of all packages into a single delivery programme
Site preparation & civil works
- Demolition and removal of existing playground and soft-fall
- Regrading and installation of a compacted, well-drained platform
- Upgraded drainage to address historical site issues
Design & equipment delivery
- Specification of Australian-made, compliant play equipment
- Designed for inclusive use across multiple age groups
- Fully compliant with relevant Australian Standards
Surfacing & landscaping
- Installation of impact-absorbing soft-fall systems
- Synthetic turf zones to improve usability and reduce maintenance
- Turfing works to surrounding areas to enhance the overall play environment
Programme & delivery management
While the works were planned for completion during school holidays, the decision to use locally manufactured equipment extended delivery into early February. Rather than compromise on quality, RenewCORP re-sequenced the programme, maintained stakeholder alignment, and managed expectations proactively — ensuring a better long-term outcome without sacrificing compliance or durability.
- Re-sequenced the programme to accommodate Australian-made equipment lead times
- Maintained stakeholder alignment throughout
- Managed expectations proactively
Live environment execution
A critical phase of the project was delivery within an operational school environment. At all times, student safety was prioritised over programme.
- Staging and segregation of work zones
- Ongoing coordination with school staff
- Strict safety and access control measures
Delivered together
Aspect Hunter School
Aspect Hunter School was highly engaged throughout the process, ensuring every decision aligned with the needs of their students. Their involvement at each stage of delivery was instrumental in achieving an outcome that truly serves the school community.
Moduplay
Partnering with Moduplay allowed us to deliver a locally manufactured, high-quality play equipment solution aligned with both sustainability and durability objectives. Their Australian-made product ensured compliance with relevant standards while supporting a long-term, low-maintenance outcome.
A playground that delivers
- A safe, compliant and inclusive play space
- Improved drainage and site performance
- Increased usable play area
- Reduced long-term maintenance requirements
- A future-ready asset aligned to Aspect Hunter School's needs
The project in pictures
This project demonstrates RenewCORP's ability to manage complex, multi-contractor projects — delivering integrated solutions that go beyond construction to address underlying asset performance and long-term value.
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