Case study: Denman Village Playground, ACT

Located less than 2.5km from Canberra’s renowned Mount Stromlo Observatory, the night sky was the creative inspiration for an all-new community park and playground to be known as Denman Prospect CRIP (Community Recreation Irrigated Park).

Designed by award-winning landscape architects, Spiire, the vision included multiple astronomy-themed elements including a centrepiece 8m-high play dome and three hanging spherical play structures, connected by an elevated boardwalk with Millboard Smoked Oak decking and intricate powder-coated aluminium cladding and soffits.

FORGE (formerly Fleetwood Urban) was engaged under the lead contractor, RAM Constructions, to refine and then realise the vision for each of the custom structures. Touching virtually every corner of the business, our role included extensive pre-construction and design detailing, before moving into the manufacturing, pre-assembly and installation stages. Denman Prospect CRIP officially opened to the public in late 2024.