Project Name: Younghusband
Client: Built
Budget: $835,000 AUD
Completion Date: October 2023

Project Summary:
The Younghusband redevelopment in Kensington is where a 120-year legacy meets a bold, sustainability-driven future. Engaged by Built, OSVgroup was proud to play a key role in delivering the external works and open space elements of this landmark precinct.

Our scope included detailed hard and soft landscaping works across laneways, shared zones, and garden beds, with a focus on longevity, functionality, and aesthetic integration with heritage structures. We undertook the installation of irrigation systems, LED lighting, custom GRC and steel planter boxes, tactile surface treatments, and a variety of tree and shrub planting.

Restoration and repurposing of heritage bluestone paving was carried out with precision, alongside the installation of concrete stairs, street furniture—including bespoke gabion seating—and bicycle infrastructure. Site drainage upgrades, kerb reinstatements, and complex concrete finishes were also delivered to a high standard.

OSVgroup’s 12-month maintenance program ensured successful establishment of all plantings and systems post-construction. This project exemplifies our ability to integrate heritage sensitivity with modern functionality in high-profile urban renewal developments.

Project Name: Gorge Road Streetscape Upgrade
Client: City of Whittlesea
Budget: $800,000 AUD
Completion Date: April 2025

The Gorge Road Streetscape Upgrade is a strategic infrastructure project delivered for the City of Whittlesea, designed to enhance safety, accessibility, and amenity for the local community and visitors. Focused on improving the shopping precinct along Gorge Road, the project included key upgrades to streetscape elements, stormwater management, pedestrian access, and public realm features.

Scope of Works:

• Road & Pavement Works
  The upgrade included new asphalt road surfaces, concrete pedestrian paths, pram ramps, and tactile indicators to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility. Pavement tie-ins ensured a seamless connection with existing infrastructure.

• Drainage Improvements
  The installation of new stormwater pits, drainage pipes, and agricultural drains improved water flow management. Modifications to existing pits and connections to the current drainage system were also carried out to meet council standards.

• Pedestrian Safety Enhancements
  A raised zebra crossing was constructed at Reid Street to improve pedestrian access to shopfronts. Street lighting was upgraded at the intersection of Reid Street and Gorge Road to increase visibility and public safety.

• Public Realm Upgrades
  The outdoor dining and trading area was expanded with new timber decking, café umbrellas, bench seating, bike racks, and dining tables. 

• Landscaping & Environmental Design
  Sustainable garden beds were introduced with passive irrigation using rainwater and street runoff. New canopy trees and understory planting were added to increase shade, biodiversity, and greenery along the streetscape.

• Finishing Touches & Maintenance
  Signage and line marking were updated throughout the project area. A 26-week establishment maintenance period ensures that all plantings are properly cared for. Adjustments to existing water services and protection of electrical assets were also completed.

This project demonstrates the City of Whittlesea’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, community-focused infrastructure that enhances local amenity, supports active lifestyles, and integrates sustainable urban design principles.

Wesley College Early Works

Client: Harris HMC
Project Value: $1.4 million
Completion Date: July 2024

OSV Group successfully delivered the civil and landscape scope for the Wesley College Early Works project, with a strong emphasis on complex trenching and service coordination for electrical and communications infrastructure.

A critical component of the project was the construction of multiple trench types (A–G and local runs) to accommodate power and data services across the site. These trenches required:

• Excavations using 6t machinery, tailored to varying depths and alignments.

• Electrical and communication conduits installed to precise lengths per trench type.

• Use of stainless steel, heel-proof drop-in trench grates in key service corridors for long-term durability and aesthetics.

• Concrete encasement (25 MPa) for select trenches, primarily Type A, to ensure protection of critical infrastructure.

• Backfill material comprising 30% bedding sand and 70% Class 3 crushed rock, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and compaction requirements.

• Ancillary items including spigots, bushes, conduit fittings, and 500ml glue for all connections.

Each trench type was designed to suit a specific service function and load condition, requiring precise planning and sequencing in a live school environment. OSV managed the integration of multiple trades, including electrical and data contractors, and ensured consistent trench profiles, separation, and backfill standards throughout the site.

Beyond trenching, civil works included the construction of a full-size basketball court with reinforced slabs and edge beams, extensive paving (concrete, bluestone, and asphalt), and concrete structures including walls and ramps. Landscape works comprised advanced tree planting, turf, irrigation, and garden bed establishment, creating a cohesive and functional outdoor environment.

This project highlights OSV Group’s ability to deliver technically complex trenching and service works alongside premium hard and soft landscaping outcomes in high-profile educational settings.

Moubray Street Community Park Upgrade

Location: Moubray Street, Albert Park
Client: City of Port Phillip
Completion Date: 28 July 2024
Project Value: $800,000

As part of our commitment to creating enduring community spaces, we completed the transformation of Moubray Street Community Park into a permanent public asset for the City of Port Phillip, in partnership with the Victorian Government’s Local Parks Program.

This upgrade replaced a temporary pop-up park with a thoughtfully designed, long-lasting green space next to Albert Park Primary School. Works included the removal of roadways and outdated surfaces, installation of accessible pathways, new park fencing, high-quality furniture (benches, picnic tables, and a shelter), and the development of communal garden beds.

To support active play and environmental sustainability, the project also introduced a recreation zone with a netball ring and climbing wall, along with extensive landscaping including new lawn, garden beds, and canopy trees. The result is a functional, inclusive, and biodiverse space for the Albert Park community to enjoy for years to come.

Cross Keys Reserve Upgrade

Client: City of Moonee Valley
Completion Date: June 2023
Project Value: $1.29 million (ex. GST)

OSVgroup proudly delivered the upgrade of Cross Keys Reserve, transforming the space into a safe, accessible, and vibrant public reserve. This project focused on enhancing connectivity, recreational amenities, and landscape features to meet the growing needs of the local community.

Key Deliverables:

• Construction of new concrete footpaths, shared user paths, and trafficable pavement

• Installation of commercial vehicle crossings, pram crossings, linemarking, and signage

• Upgraded drainage infrastructure with stormwater pits and pipe installations

• Exposed aggregate feature paving and compacted gravel paths

• Asphalt bicycle paths and linemarked basketball zones

• Revitalised playspace with recycled rubber surfacing, softfall mulch, and in-ground trampoline mound

• BBQ facilities, picnic shelters, drinking fountains, and park furniture installations

• Natural landscape elements including mudstone boulders, logs, and basalt rock features

• Turf reinstatement and landscape planting

• Cultural heritage compliance and full as-built documentation

This comprehensive open space improvement supports outdoor activity, community gathering, and biodiversity, contributing to the City of Moonee Valley’s commitment to quality public infrastructure.

Whittlesea Public Gardens Urban and Skate Park

Location: Barry Road, Lalor
Client: City of Whittlesea
Completion Date: June 2024
Project Value: $2 million

We proudly completed the Whittlesea Public Gardens Redevelopment for the City of Whittlesea, delivering a significant upgrade to a well-loved recreational hub in Lalor. This $2 million project revitalised the Gardens to better meet the needs of the growing and diverse local community, offering modern, inclusive spaces for active play, relaxation, and connection.

The redevelopment introduced a wide range of high-quality features, including:

• A 100m-long district-level skate park

• Boulder and climbing wall

• Two 3-on-3 basketball courts with a hit-up wall and multi-purpose markings

• Grassed kick-about area with soccer goals

• Large picnic shelters with double hotplate barbecues

• Comfortable seating with benches, backed seats, and armrests

• Drinking fountains, bike hoops, and public bins

• New car park and lighting along key pedestrian and cycling paths

Our team managed comprehensive site preparation, drainage works, concrete and hardscape construction, and the installation of street and park furniture. The upgraded Whittlesea Public Gardens now stands as a vibrant, accessible, and multi-use open space designed to serve the local community for generations to come.

Healey Park – Park and Playground Renewal
Client: City of Whittlesea
Completed: June 2023
Location: 60A North Haven Drive, Epping VIC 3076

OSV Group delivered the park and playground renewal of Healey Park, Epping, for the City of Whittlesea. Works included drainage installation, concrete paving, a full-size basketball court, fencing, shelters, custom park furniture, and installation of Council-supplied playground equipment. The project was completed with natural landscaping, including boulders, timber features, garden beds, softfall surfacing, turfing, planting, and a 13-week horticultural maintenance period.

Client: Hutchinson Builders
Project Value: $1.4 million
Completion Date: December 2024

OSV Group was engaged by Hutchinson Builders to deliver the complete civil and landscape package for Stage 2 of Greenvale Secondary College. The scope included the construction of new recreational spaces, carpark works, and extensive landscaping to improve the functionality and aesthetics of the school’s outdoor areas.

The carpark works involved the construction of vehicle asphalt pavement, installation of barrier kerbs, edge strips, pram crossings with tactiles, bollards, and ag drains, along with full linemarking works that included the removal of existing basketball court markings.

The oval development included site cultivation, spreading of site-worn soil, application of gypsum and fertiliser, placement of topsoil, and installation of a drainage layer above ag pipes. A comprehensive subsoil drainage system was installed, followed by hydroseeding using a blend of rye/fescue and kikuyu seed to establish a resilient playing surface.

The sports court package included pedestrian asphalt hard courts for basketball, tennis, volleyball, and netball, complemented by spoon drains, concrete edging, and Four Square court markings.

Hard landscape works included additional vehicle and pedestrian asphalt pavements, construction of a vehicle crossover in accordance with Hume City Council specifications, concrete edging throughout the site including between Stage 1 and 2, and installation of a timber deck for passive use.

This project demonstrates OSV Group’s capacity to deliver large-scale educational civil and landscape works to a high standard, meeting both the builder’s requirements and council guidelines.