Open Spaces

Open spaces that hold up to weather, wear and the
communities who use them.

From neighbourhood parks and playgrounds through to retaining walls and shared use trails, our open space work is built to last. We deliver landscaping, retaining and parkland works for      councils across South East Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, with environmental sensitivity and community use front of mind.

Working with councils on open space projects

Parks, playgrounds, dog parks and shared use trails are public-facing assets that get used hard, every day. We work closely with council project managers and landscape architects to deliver them, building to design intent, accessibility requirements and the durability standards councils expect from public realm work.

Built to council specifications and Australian Standards

Every open space project is delivered to council specifications, the relevant Australian Standards and environmental management requirements. Our crews hold the ticket coverage, environmental training and accreditations these standards demand, including Melbourne Water Site Environmental Awareness Training and CCF Code certification. Inspections pass first time.

Why APS for Open Spaces

Council-Ready Delivery

APS works almost exclusively with councils across South East Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, with annual supply agreements held across the region. We understand council processes, compliance requirements and reporting standards, and our crews are set up to meet them on every project.

Quality Finishes for Community Use

Open space assets are used hard, every day. From subgrade preparation through to finished surfaces, our crews work to council specifications and Australian Standards, with finishes that match the existing surrounds and hold up under heavy public use.

Safety Built into Everything We Do

We invest heavily in safety programmes, training and accreditations to protect our team, our clients and the public. Every open space project runs under our integrated management system, with site-specific SWMS and traffic management plans in place from day one.

Sustainable Construction Practices

We source recycled and environmentally responsible materials where specifications allow, minimise waste through circular economy practices, and implement erosion and sediment control measures on every site.

What We Do

Landscaping Works

From garden bed reinstatement and tubestock planting through to full park landscaping and turf renewal, we deliver landscape works that integrate with the civil and drainage scope around them. Our crews work to council design intent and arborist guidelines where heritage trees or sensitive vegetation are involved.

Retaining Walls

We construct retaining structures in concrete, masonry, mudstone and rock gabion baskets across council reserves, parks and shared use trails. Each design suits the site conditions, load requirements and finished appearance, with rock beaching and erosion protection delivered alongside where required.

Dog Parks

Dog parks are a growing council priority and a community-focused scope. We deliver the full civil package including site preparation, perimeter fencing, internal pathways, drainage, agility installations and drinking stations, all completed to council and accessibility specifications.

Playgrounds

We deliver the civil works that sit around and beneath playground equipment, from softfall preparation and edge restraints through to surrounding paths and retaining structures. All works are completed to Australian playground safety standards and council accessibility requirements.

Open Space Capabilities

  • Park and reserve construction and renewal
  • Playground civil works and softfall installation
  • Shared-use path and trail construction
  • Retaining wall and timber structure installation
  • Fencing, bollards, and site furniture
  • Stormwater drainage and irrigation connections
  • Earthworks, site preparation, and grading
  • Erosion and sediment control