Natural playground design and installation

Transforming spaces into living ecosystems

Creating a true natural playground is more than placing a few rocks and logs around the place. It is about immersing the child in a lush, living ecosystem where they can interact with the natural world, leading to a deep, lifelong appreciation of nature.

At Pleasantview Industries, we know that authentic play is an essential part of a child’s cognitive, social and physical development. We don’t just supply off-the-shelf plastic equipment; we design and build bespoke nature-based immersive playgrounds.

As your one-stop Early Childhood Outdoor Environment Hub, we offer a complete set of services to help you create new or upgrade playspaces as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

Nurturing development through "Designed Risk"

By creating outdoor playground designs that offer a diverse range of play opportunities, we actively nurture children’s development and long-term well-being.

While we ensure every childcare playground design strictly complies with all current safety standards, we also recognise that children need to encounter healthy risks and challenges. This “designed risk” is essential for them to grow, gain confidence, and acquire new life skills.

Our custom playground design & construction services

From the initial sketch to the final build, we manage the project’s complexities so you don’t have to. Because every site is completely different, every custom playground design we create is unique and tailored to your centre’s specific needs and budget.

Site Survey– We can arrange for a professional surveyor to provide an accurate, detailed site survey, mapping all structures, levels, vegetation and above and below-ground services.
Predesign site meetings – We sit down with centre managers, staff and other stakeholders to truly listen to your vision. We conduct a visual site assessment to identify all issues and develop a comprehensive playscape design brief.
Concept Plan – We prepare hand-drawn concept plans based on the design brief so that all stakeholders can offer their feedback.
Presentation of the final playground plan – After receiving the feedback from the concept drawings, we present the computer-rendered coloured plans. Not only do our playground designs address the play needs of the children, they also address maintenance issues, ensuring your natural oasis stays beautiful for longer with minimal ongoing costs.
Detailed Specifications – We outline exactly what materials and finishes are required to achieve a quality, long-lasting product. As advocates for sustainable playground design, we specify environmentally sustainable materials.
Itemised construction quotation and schedule of rates – We provide a detailed schedule of rates, so if needed, you can adjust the scope of work to suit your budget.

Staging Plan – Showing how we are going to undertake the construction whilst minimising disruption to the centre. It shows the number of square metres taken per stage, emergency exits, site safety fencing and construction access points. This document is required if you need to apply for a waiver of your minimum unencumbered outdoor space per child ratio during construction.
Program of Works – Presented as a Gantt Chart, itemising the start and finish date of each construction elements within each construction stage.
OHS&E Documentation – Prior to construction we prepare a site specific OHS&E manual for each project. This folder remains onsite for the duration of the construction and is updated daily. It contains SWMS’s/JSA’s, Site Rules, Toolbox Talk notes, Hazardous Materials and Personnel Registers and all other legislative requirements.
Construction – Our prices are extremely competitive, and our quality control is excellent. We pride ourselves on our workmanship. We have a large number of loyal sub-contractors on hand that understand what is required to work with us in a childcare setting. Any new sub-contractors are heavily vetted, required to be fully insured, licensed and hold current Working with Children numbers. All sub-contractors have to undergo a site induction prior to starting a project and contribute to the OHS&E manual. Because we work in the vicinity of children, safety is our highest priority and we are proud to say that in 37 years of construction we have never had a serious accident or an insurance claim of any kind. We try to disrupt the centre’s activities as little as possible and are aware that all noisy construction activity has to be limited to periods outside of children’s sleep times.

Construction you can trust: 37 years, zero accidents

When it comes to custom-built playgrounds, our prices are highly competitive, and our quality control is uncompromising. Because we work in the immediate vicinity of children, children’s safety and your peace of mind is our highest priority. We are incredibly proud to say that in 37 years of construction, we have never had a serious accident or an insurance claim of any kind.

Expert, vetted tradespeople: We utilise a loyal team of sub-contractors who are fully insured, licensed, heavily vetted and hold current Working with Children checks.
Rigorous OHS&E documentation: Prior to breaking ground, we prepare a site-specific OHS&E manual that remains onsite and is updated daily with SWMS’s, JSA’s, and Hazardous Materials registers.
Minimal disruption: We respect your daily rhythm. All noisy construction activity is strictly limited to periods outside of children’s sleep times.

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