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One of Kehoe Myers’ latest projects recently won the Award of Excellence for Parks and Open Space at the 2018 Queensland Landscape Architecture Awards. Rockhampton’s Riverside precinct was designed to provide a public space showcasing the beauty of the Fitzroy River. The riverside precinct covers 3.3 hectares of upper and lower parkland and extends 600 metres along the River. The riverside precinct covers 3.3 hectares of upper and lower parkland and extends 600 metres along the River. Kehoe Myers was appointed by McMurtrie Consulting Engineers and worked alongside their team, with Rockhampton Regional Council, Woods Bagot Architects and Urbis in developing the precinct. The precinct consists of a restaurant and bar with lift facilities, water play area, parkland and playground. The engineering required careful consideration to the site as much of the area was built below flood level. A bunker room was engineered to house pump equipment – this room was designed to remain water proof and withstand flooding. Our engineering team also utilised piers of the existing structure to eliminate the need for further piers to be built in the river. The architects design included corten cladding which provides an impressive aesthetic whilst blending in with the natural environment. This project is an example of our team’s reputation for excellence spreading beyond the Darling Downs area.
Kershaw Gardens is considered the “big back yard” for all Rockhampton citizens. The Gardens were originally established in 1988. Unfortunately, in 2015, Cyclone Marcia caused significant damage to the Gardens, including uprooting of trees and exposing some old landfill areas. Rockhampton Regional Council committed to redeveloping the area after the cyclone. The newly revitalised Kershaw Gardens opened in August 2018 and consists of an impressive new range of playground equipment, architecturally designed shelters, barbecue areas, amenities block, and waterplay and waterplay equipment building. The new playground equipment also includes a 5 level Super Sphere custom made in Germany. Wyatt’s Wonder Web Super Sphere was originally designed for New York’s Central Park. It is approximately 9 metres high with 5 levels of netting and tunnels running underneath the sphere. This world-first playground technology allows kids to make their way through various obstacles, ladders and swings. Kehoe Myers was involved in the structural and hydraulic engineering, working alongside Rockhampton Regional Council, McMurtrie Engineers, Woods Bagot and Urbis. The parklands are impressive with an expansive waterplay area inspired by the Fitzroy River. This project is an example of our team’s reputation for excellence spreading beyond the Darling Downs area.
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