Frequently asked questions

Multi-activity play systems that combine climbing, slides, monkey bars, balance beams and social spaces, suited to ages 5–12. Modular systems let you expand later.

Low-to-ground equipment with generous fall-zone surfacing — small climbers, spring riders, sensory panels, sandpits and low slides — designed to AS 4685.6 with no entrapment hazards.

Play systems are interconnected structures sharing a common fall zone (best use of space); freestanding items have independent footprints. Many sites combine both.

Quality commercial equipment typically lasts 15–25 years with appropriate maintenance; timber components around 10–15 years.

Yes — nature, nautical, space, Indigenous cultural and more, with custom panels and signage.

Galvanised or powder-coated steel posts, UV-stabilised HDPE decks/panels/slides, and stainless-steel fasteners.

AS 4685 (Playground Equipment and Surfacing) and AS 4422 (Playground Surfacing — Specifications) are the primary standards referenced by education and local-government bodies.

The area around equipment where a child might land if they fall — at least 1.5m for equipment up to 1.5m fall height, increasing for taller structures.

Facility owners (principals, school councils, approved providers) have a duty of care under WHS legislation to ensure compliance and conduct regular inspections.

Building-permit requirements vary by state and council, and development approval may be required. We guide clients through the relevant approvals.

Impact-attenuating material under and around equipment that reduces the risk of serious head injury — mandatory where the free height of fall is over 600mm.

Minimum compacted depth around 300mm for fall heights up to 2m, increasing to 400mm+ for taller equipment. Wet-pour rubber thickness is set by impact testing.

Certified playground mulch (natural, affordable), sand (early childhood), wet-pour rubber (seamless, custom colours), and synthetic turf with a shock pad.

Performance, installation and testing requirements for surfacing — a Head Injury Criterion (HIC) of 1000 or less at the nominated critical fall height.

As a guide: small toddler areas from $15,000–$30,000; medium school playgrounds $50,000–$150,000; large feature playgrounds can exceed $300,000 (excl. surfacing and site prep).

A modest primary-school play system needs roughly 10m × 8m (80m²) including fall zones — though it depends on the equipment chosen.

Typically 8–16 weeks from enquiry to completed installation; the install itself is usually 3–14 days.

Start with a needs assessment (ages, abilities, space, budget, site), add community consultation, then we provide concept designs and specifications.

Yes — federal, state and local programs plus private and community grants. We assist with applications.

Works for Queensland, the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF), Get Playing Plus, Advance Queensland community grants, and local council programs.

It can potentially contribute to inclusive equipment that supports therapeutic or developmental goals, though broad community projects typically aren't funded.

Routine visual checks (daily/weekly), operational inspections (1–3 monthly), and an annual main inspection by a qualified inspector.

A suitably qualified Level 3 (L3) / RPII-accredited playground inspector, or equivalent competent professional.

Typically 1–2 years on labour and installation, 5–10 years on structural components, and up to 15 years on selected items such as galvanised steel posts.