Client:  Harris MC
Project Value:  $1.2 million
Completion:  June 2026

OSVgroup was engaged by Harris MC to deliver the landscaping and boardwalk works surrounding the Menzies Building at Monash University's Clayton Campus - transforming the spaces around one of the campus's most recognisable buildings into a series of connected, usable outdoor areas for students and staff.

Working within an operational campus environment, the scope combined structural boardwalk construction with detailed landscape and furniture works. The result is a refined, low-maintenance setting that softens the built form and gives the building's surroundings a genuine sense of place.

Scope of Works

OSVgroup delivered a complete landscape and access package across the site, including:

• Elevated boardwalk construction with steel framing and slip-resistant grated decking
• Lightly sandblasted concrete paving and pathways
• Custom planter box construction
• Timber screening
• Garden bed construction and soil preparation
• Feature rock work and sandstone boulder placement
• Softscape planting across all garden zones
• Custom timber bench seating and furniture installation
• Full irrigation system installation

Key Features

• An elevated boardwalk with sage-toned steel edging and grated decking, providing all-weather access while allowing light and water to reach the plantings beneath
• Curved and angular timber bench seating integrated directly into the boardwalk and planter edges, creating informal breakout and study spaces
• Café-style table settings positioned throughout for casual meetings and outdoor work
• A lush, layered planting palette of palms, cycads, ferns and strappy foliage species, bringing a sheltered, garden-like quality to the courtyard spaces
• Sandstone feature boulders set through the garden beds, adding texture and natural detail against the building's brickwork
• Lightly sandblasted concrete paving delivering a subtle, tactile finish that complements the surrounding architecture

Lasting Impact

The completed works give the Menzies Building surrounds a new function - not just a route between buildings, but a place students and staff actively choose to spend time. Seating, shade and planting work together to make the space genuinely usable throughout the academic year.

Delivered within a live campus environment, the project reflects OSVgroup's ability to work around operational constraints without compromising on detail or finish.

Client:  Austinland
Project Value:  $2.8m
Completion:  December 2025

OSVgroup was engaged by Austinland to deliver the constructed waterway and surrounding parkland reserve at Austin, a growing residential community positioned 40 minutes west of Melbourne's CBD. 

The waterway reserve was conceived as habitat for native flora and fauna, linked by a network of pathways and crossings, with linear parkways featuring fitness equipment and walking and cycling tracks for the wider community. OSVgroup's scope brought that vision to life, combining civil infrastructure, water-sensitive design and extensive revegetation to deliver a functional stormwater asset that doubles as a genuine community open space.

Scope of Works

OSVgroup delivered a full waterway and parkland package across the site, including:

• Rock beaching to waterway batters and edges
• In-situ concrete wall construction
• Drainage works and stormwater infrastructure
• Aquatic and tube stock planting throughout the wetland zones
• Advanced tree planting across the reserve
• Garden bed construction and native planting
• Instant turf establishment
• Fitness node construction with rubberised surfacing
• Bird netting installation to protect establishing aquatic plantings

Key Features

• A constructed wetland system providing stormwater treatment alongside genuine habitat value for local birdlife and aquatic species
• Fitness nodes positioned along the shared path network, with equipment overlooking the water
• Rock beaching delivering erosion protection while giving the waterway edges a natural, rugged character
• A pedestrian crossing linking both sides of the reserve and connecting the surrounding residential streets
• Winding shared pathways threading through the reserve for walking and cycling
• A diverse indigenous planting palette - including native grasses, groundcovers and flowering species - chosen to establish quickly and thrive with minimal intervention
• Bird netting protecting new aquatic plantings through the critical establishment phase

Lasting Impact

Austin Waterway demonstrates how essential drainage infrastructure can be delivered as genuine public open space. What functions as a stormwater treatment asset also gives residents a place to walk, exercise and connect with the natural environment on their doorstep.

As the plantings mature and the wetland establishes, the reserve will become an increasingly valuable ecological corridor, supporting native birdlife and aquatic species within a rapidly growing residential community.

Client:  Kane

Project Value:  $4.5m

Completion:  January 2026

Formerly known as Clyde Creek North Secondary School during planning and design, Birranga is a Boonwurrung language word meaning feathertail glider — a name chosen following community and Traditional Owner consultation. 

OSVgroup partnered with Kane to deliver the complete civil and landscape package for this new secondary school, which opened in January 2026 with Year 7 enrolments, growing year on year to meet strong demand in one of Clyde North's fastest-growing residential areas. Our scope spanned sports infrastructure, hardcourts, gathering spaces and extensive native landscaping — creating a connected, culturally grounded campus.

Scope of Works

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

• Construction of natural turf sports fields
• Synthetic turf installation across play and gathering zones
• Multi-sport hardcourts for basketball, netball and other activities
• Full irrigation system design and installation
• Concrete ramps, stairs and pathways
• Installation of shelters and shade structures
• Custom timber furniture and bench seating settings
• All soft landscaping including turf, native garden beds, tree and shrub planting

Key Features

• A central yarning circle with curved timber seating and synthetic turf, designed as a space for gathering, learning and connection
• Custom Corten steel shelters featuring cut-out artwork inspired by native wildlife, casting patterned shade across outdoor learning areas
• An Acknowledgement of Country feature, set into a sculptural boulder
• A large shade sail over a circular gathering plaza for whole-school events
• Extensive native and indigenous planting throughout, softening the built form and grounding the campus in its local landscape
• Sandstone boulder edging and timber-edged garden beds creating natural, durable detail across the grounds

Lasting Impact

Birranga College's outdoor environment has been designed to grow alongside its student community, supporting learning, sport and connection from its very first year. Every element helps to create spaces where students feel a sense of belonging.

Client:  Shape
Project Value:  $1m
Completion:  January 2026

OSVgroup was engaged by Shape to deliver the complete external works package for the new Early Learning Centre at Lysterfield Primary School - a purpose-built kindergarten facility providing two dedicated learning rooms for up to 66 children.

Opened at the start of Term 1 2026, the centre has been thoughtfully designed to sit alongside the existing primary school, supporting smoother transitions into formal education and simplifying the daily routine for local families.

OSVgroup's scope covered all civil, landscape and outdoor infrastructure works, delivering a cohesive and nature-inspired environment that encourages curiosity, active play and connection with the outdoors.

Scope of Works

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

• Car park construction and associated civil works
• Decking installation with accessible ramps and handrails
• Shade sail installation across outdoor play zones
• Irrigation system design and installation
• All soft landscaping including turf establishment, garden beds, tree and shrub planting
• Installation of storage sheds
• Nature play elements including water play feature, sandpit zones and sandstone rock edging
• Mixed surface treatments including rubber softfall, synthetic turf, decomposed granite and exposed aggregate pathways

Key Features

• A nature play water feature - a cobblestone channel fed by a hand pump - providing a tactile, interactive element at the heart of the outdoor space
• Shade sails providing extensive coverage across key play and gathering areas
• Existing mature eucalyptus trees retained and integrated into the landscape design, adding character and natural shade
• A rich planting palette of native and indigenous species softening the built environment and connecting the space to its bushland surrounds
• Multiple surface treatments creating distinct play zones suited to different ages and activities
• Accessible decking and ramp connection from the building to the outdoor areas

Lasting Impact

The completed outdoor environment at Lysterfield ELC provides a safe, engaging and beautifully landscaped setting for young children to learn and play. Every element has been designed to spark curiosity and support development in the early years.

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.