Client:  Hutchinsons Builders
Project Value:  $1-1.2m
Completion:  January 2025

OSVgroup was engaged to deliver an external works package for the Moomba Park Early Learning Centre, a purpose-built facility designed to support early childhood education for up to 130 children each day.

Our team delivered a complete landscape and civil solution, including all hardscape and softscape elements across the site.

Scope of Works

• Construction of car park and associated pavement areas
• Installation of external stairs and access pathways
• Shade sail installation and flag poles
• Full irrigation system design and installation
• Turf establishment and garden bed construction
• Sand pits and play-based landscape elements
• Tree planting and site-wide drainage solutions

Key Features

• Outdoor spaces designed to support safe, engaging and functional play environments for early learners.
• High-quality materials and finishes selected for longevity in a high-traffic education setting.
• Landscaped garden beds that soften the built environment and add greenery to the site.
• Custom landscape elements including decorative pathways.

Lasting Impact

The completed works provide a functional and resilient outdoor environment that supports the day-to-day needs of a busy early learning centre.

Designed for long-term performance, the space will continue to serve the local community and its growing number of young families for years to come.

Client:  Hutchinson Builders
Project Value:  $2.3m
Completion:  December 2025

Formerly known as Fishermans Bend Primary School during planning and design, Narrarrang Primary School now carries a name drawn from the Bunurong Boonwurrung language, meaning She-Oak - a tree native to the local area. 

OSVgroup was engaged by Hutchinson Builders to deliver a range of civil, landscape and play space works, helping bring this new inner-city school to life.

Designed to support learning, movement and imaginative play, the outdoor environments were carefully constructed to provide students with engaging, durable and inclusive spaces from day one.

Scope of Works

OSVgroup delivered a comprehensive external works package across the school grounds, including:

• Construction of a sportsfield – both natural turf and a rooftop synthetic field.
• Installation of irrigation systems across turf, landscaped areas and play spaces
• Garden beds and planter beds throughout the site
• Sandblasting works to coloured tilt panels
• Rubber softfall surfacing and synthetic turf installations
• Construction of raised concrete sandpit.

Key Features

• A vibrant junior playground designed for early learners
• Timber teepees, a castle and cubby house to encourage imaginative and discovery-based play
• Bright, bold colours and interactive play elements woven throughout the landscape
• Synthetic turf and rubber surfacing to support safe, all-weather play
• Landscaped garden beds that soften the built environment and add greenery to the site

Lasting Impact

Narrarrang Primary School’s outdoor spaces have been designed to grow alongside its students, supporting active play, creativity and connection in a dense urban setting. The completed works provide a welcoming and functional environment that reflects both the school’s cultural roots and its forward-looking design.

Client:  Hutchinson Builders
Completion:  January 2025

Formerly known as Thompsons West Primary School during planning and design, Mirniyan Primary School carries a name drawn from Bunurong language, meaning moon. 

OSVgroup was engaged by Hutchinson Builders to deliver key outdoor infrastructure works for this new school, creating high-quality, functional spaces to support learning, play and community connection

Our involvement spanned sportsfield construction, hardcourts and civil landscaping, ensuring the school grounds were ready to meet the needs of students, staff and the wider school community.

Scope of Works

OSVgroup delivered a comprehensive external works package across the school site, including:

• Construction of a natural turf sportsfield
• Construction of hardcourts to support a range of school sports and activities
• Soft landscaping works including turfing, planting and garden bed establishment
• Play space and playground landscaping to support active and imaginative play

All works were delivered in line with education sector standards, with a strong focus on durability, safety and long-term performance.

Key Features

• Large sportsfield designed for year-round use
• Durable hardcourts supporting multiple sporting activities
• Landscaped playground and open space areas for students of all ages

Lasting Impact

Following construction, OSVgroup completed a 12-month maintenance program, ensuring all turf, landscaping and irrigation systems were properly established and performing as intended. This ongoing care helped deliver a resilient, welcoming outdoor environment that will serve Mirniyan Primary School for years to come.

The completed grounds provide students with high-quality spaces to learn, play and grow, supporting healthy activity and strong community connection from the school’s very first day.

Client:  City of Port Phillip
Project Value:  $1m+
Completion:  October 2025

OSV Group is proud to have delivered the playground renewal at St Vincent Gardens in Albert Park - a much-loved heritage-listed community space. With the existing play equipment reaching the end of its lifespan, this upgrade focused on enhancing safety, accessibility and play value for children of all ages and abilities. The revitalised play space combines modern play elements with respectful integration into the historic character of the gardens.

Scope of Works

The St Vincent Gardens upgrade included a comprehensive civil and landscape package, covering:

• D&C Irrigation
• Construction of a new park entrance with pedestrian access ramps and stairs
• Installation of bluestone paving, irregular seating walls and picnic facilities
• Creation of a sandpit zone with timber decking, water play and interactive edges
• Construction of a large treehouse structure built around existing trees
• Improved pathway surfaces and accessibility throughout the park
• Integration of bespoke play structures, shade elements and coordinated services

Key Features

• Treehouse play structure with enclosed rainbow slide and accessible play activities under the deck
• Nature play elements including balancing logs and sculptural play acorns
• Activity play zone featuring:
  • Carousel
  • Single-point suspension basket swing
  • Twin in-ground trampolines
  • Monkey bars
  • Multi-age climbing and rope equipment
• Sheltered picnic area with seating, mesh shade structure and bluestone gathering space
• Custom-built fern frond structure for visual impact and functional shade
• Upgraded raised paths improving movement and usability across the park

Lasting Impact

The upgrade has transformed St Vincent Gardens into a safe, welcoming and inspiring play environment that meets Australian Safety Standards while celebrating the heritage character of the site. 

The project has now moved into a 12-month maintenance period to ensure optimal landscape establishment so families can enjoy it well into the future.

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

The Younghusband redevelopment in Kensington is where a 120-year legacy meets a bold, sustainable future. This landmark precinct is breathing new life into heritage buildings while setting new standards for urban renewal, and OSVgroup was proud to play a key role in its delivery.

Scope of Works
Engaged by Built, our team delivered the external works and open space elements of the project - a package that required a balance of functionality, durability and design sensitivity. The works spanned laneways, shared zones and landscaped areas, all carefully integrated with the site’s historic fabric.

Key Features

• Installation of irrigation systems, LED lighting and custom GRC and steel planter boxes
• Tactile surface treatments for accessibility
• Extensive tree and shrub planting
• Restoration and repurposing of heritage bluestone paving
• Construction of new concrete stairs and complex concrete finishes
• Bespoke street furniture, including gabion seating
• Bicycle infrastructure, upgraded drainage and kerb reinstatements

Lasting Impact
Beyond construction, OSVgroup managed a 12-month maintenance program to ensure plantings established successfully and all systems continued to perform at a high standard.

The finished precinct demonstrates how heritage sensitivity and modern design can work hand-in-hand. By creating open spaces that are practical, resilient and respectful of the site’s history, OSVgroup helped deliver a project that will continue to serve the community and honour its past for generations to come.

Client: City of Whittlesea
Budget: $800,000 AUD
Completion Date: April 2025

The Gorge Road Streetscape Upgrade was all about transforming a busy local shopping precinct into a safer, greener and more welcoming place for the community. Delivered for the City of Whittlesea, the project balanced functionality with amenity - improving pedestrian access, upgrading infrastructure and creating inviting spaces to shop, dine and connect.

Scope of Works
Our role was to deliver a full civil and landscape package, covering everything from roads and pavements to stormwater management, pedestrian crossings and public realm upgrades. With the precinct at the heart of daily community activity, careful planning and delivery ensured the upgrades were seamless, safe and built to last.

Key Features

• Road & Pavement Works: New asphalt surfaces, concrete paths, pram ramps, tactile indicators and smooth tie-ins to existing infrastructure.
• Drainage Upgrades: New stormwater pits, pipes, and agricultural drains to improve water management, with modifications to integrate with existing systems.
• Pedestrian Safety Enhancements: A raised zebra crossing at Reid Street and upgraded street lighting to improve access and visibility.
• Public Realm Upgrades: Expanded outdoor dining and trading areas featuring timber decking, café umbrellas, seating, bike racks and dining tables.
• Landscaping & Environmental Design: Sustainable garden beds with passive irrigation, plus new canopy trees and understory planting for shade, biodiversity and greenery.
• Finishing Touches: Updated signage, line marking, and adjustments to services, with protection of electrical assets.

Lasting Impact
A 26-week maintenance period is ensuring all new plantings establish successfully, supporting the project’s long-term sustainability. The revitalised streetscape now offers safer pedestrian connections, improved stormwater resilience, and vibrant outdoor spaces that encourage community activity and support local traders.

The Gorge Road upgrade is a clear example of how thoughtful urban design and civil works can enhance everyday community life.

Client: Harris HMC
Budget: $1.4 million AUD
Completion: July 2024

The Wesley College Early Works project required precision, coordination and technical expertise to prepare the site for future upgrades. Engaged by Harris HMC, OSVgroup delivered both the civil and landscape scope, with a strong emphasis on complex trenching and service coordination for critical electrical and communications infrastructure.

Scope of Works
Working in a live school environment, our team managed the safe and efficient delivery of multiple trench types (A–G and local runs), designed to accommodate power and data services across the site. Alongside trenching, OSV delivered a mix of civil construction, hardscape and landscaping elements to create a functional, high-quality outdoor environment.

Key Features

• Complex Trenching & Services: Excavations using 6t machinery, with electrical and communication conduits installed to precise lengths and depths per trench type.
• Durability & Safety: Stainless steel, heel-proof trench grates, and 25 MPa concrete encasement for critical Type A trenches.
• Backfill Standards: Engineered mix of 30% bedding sand and 70% Class 3 crushed rock for strength and compliance.
• Integrated Delivery: Coordination of multiple trades, ensuring trench profiles, separation, and backfill standards were consistent throughout.
• Civil Works: Construction of a full-size basketball court with reinforced slabs and edge beams, extensive paving in concrete, bluestone, and asphalt, plus new walls and ramps.
• Landscaping: Advanced tree planting, irrigation, turf, and garden beds for a cohesive green environment.

Lasting Impact
The project demonstrates OSVgroup’s ability to manage technically complex trenching and service works while simultaneously delivering premium landscaping and civil outcomes. The result is a safe, durable and functional space that enhances both the infrastructure and the everyday experience of the Wesley College community.

Moubray Street Community Park Upgrade

Client: City of Port Phillip
Project Value: $800,000 AUD
Completion Date: July 2024

A successful pop-up park has been transformed into a permanent community asset. Delivered in partnership with the Victorian Government’s Local Parks Program, the new Moubray Street Community Park sits beside Albert Park Primary School and provides a welcoming, multi-use green space for the neighbourhood.

Scope of Works

OSV Group removed redundant roadway sections and outdated surfaces to open up the site. Works included construction of accessible pathways, new park fencing, installation of high-quality furniture (benches, picnic tables and a sheltered seating area) and the creation of communal garden beds. Civil and landscape works were coordinated to form a cohesive public realm that now functions as a permanent park.

Key Features

• Recreation zone with a climbing wall and netball ring integrated into colourful play surfacing
• Accessible pathways and pram-friendly circulation routed to connect with the surrounding streets and the nearby school
• High-quality park furniture and a weather-protected shelter for gatherings and rest
• Communal garden beds, new lawn areas and canopy trees to increase shade, biodiversity and visual amenity
• Removal of roadway and conversion to pedestrian-focused public space, improving safety and activation

Lasting Impact

Moubray Street Community Park has been transformed into a lasting neighbourhood hub. The design encourages play, social connection and everyday use - providing shade, biodiversity and active play opportunities for children and families. Now a permanent public space, the park delivers long-term social and environmental value to the Albert Park community.

Cross Keys Reserve Upgrade, Moonee Valley

Client: City of Moonee Valley
Project Value: $1.29 million AUD
Completion Date: June 2023

OSVgroup proudly delivered the transformation of Cross Keys Reserve, creating a safer, more accessible and vibrant public space that enhances connectivity, recreation and landscape amenity for the Essendon community.

Scope of Works

Our team completed a broad package of civil and landscape works to upgrade the reserve. This included construction of concrete footpaths, shared user paths, compacted gravel trails and exposed aggregate feature paving. Drainage infrastructure was improved with new stormwater pits and pipe installations, while linemarking, signage and pram crossings ensured compliance and accessibility.

Additional works involved asphalt bicycle paths, trafficable pavements and the installation of commercial vehicle crossings. The project was delivered with cultural heritage compliance and full as-built documentation.

Key Features

• Recreational amenities: revitalised playspace with recycled rubber surfacing, softfall mulch and an in-ground trampoline mound
• Community facilities: BBQ shelters, picnic tables, drinking fountains and upgraded park furniture
• Sport and activity zones: linemarked basketball areas and connected bike paths
• Landscape elements: natural features including mudstone boulders, timber logs, basalt rock, turf reinstatement and extensive planting
• Safety and accessibility: upgraded crossings, improved drainage and accessible circulation throughout the reserve

Lasting Impact

The Cross Keys Reserve upgrade provides the community with a multifunctional, inclusive and biodiverse public space that encourages outdoor activity and social connection. With improved play areas, better connectivity and sustainable landscape design, the reserve now supports both active lifestyles and everyday recreation.

Whittlesea Public Gardens Urban and Skate Park

Client: City of Whittlesea
Project Value: $2 million AUD
Completion Date: June 2024

Once a well-loved but aging community space, the Whittlesea Public Gardens has been transformed into a vibrant destination for recreation, relaxation and connection. OSVgroup worked with the City of Whittlesea to deliver a full redevelopment that balances active play zones with inviting green spaces - creating a welcoming hub for the growing Lalor community.

Scope of Works

OSVgroup proudly delivered the redevelopment of the Whittlesea Public Gardens - a major transformation of one of Lalor’s most popular recreational hubs. Working closely with the City of Whittlesea, our team was responsible for complete site preparation, drainage works, concrete and hardscape construction and the installation of all park and street furniture.

This project aimed to revitalise the Gardens to better meet the needs of the growing and diverse local community, creating modern, inclusive spaces for active play, leisure and social connection.

Key Features

The redevelopment introduced a wide range of new facilities, including:

• A 100-metre-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 upgraded lighting along key pedestrian and cycling paths

Each feature was designed and constructed with quality, accessibility and durability in mind - ensuring the space could be enjoyed safely by people of all ages and abilities.

Lasting Impact

The upgraded Whittlesea Public Gardens has redefined what a community park can be - a vibrant, multi-use open space that encourages recreation, inclusion, and connection. With its blend of active and passive areas, the park now stands as a long-term community asset that supports health, wellbeing and social interaction for generations to come.