South Coast Fun!

Wonderful news for South Coast families and visitors! Completed ahead of schedule and in time for the recent school holidays, Hindmarsh Park at Kiama is open for play! The upgrade included construction of a new, all-ages, all-abilities playground with shade, water and sand play areas, inclusive play elements such as trampoline, seesaw and carousel and a new set of swings with shade canopy and rubber and mulch softfall. The centrepiece play structure of the large playground features towers with rope climbing, bridges and large slide, while the smaller playground features rope and rock climbing walls and slides with basalt features to reflect Kiama's history.

But that’s not all! The Park also boasts a large new shelter with picnic tables and electric BBQs, as well as a significant upgrade to the Orry Kelly stage. Additionally, there was a footpath upgrade with picnic tables and chairs, completed by softscapes with native planting.

Our works included replacement of the old Terralong Street seating, an upgrade of the Collins Street footpath, demolition of old play equipment and brick paving, earthworks, drainage and electrical works. Works on the Orry Kelly Stage included replacement of the old canopy, construction of new side stairs and terraces at the front, together with an upgraded accessible ramp at the rear and installation of the upgraded electrical system.

This Stage 1 Upgrade completed for Kiama Municipal Council, funded by the State Government’s NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program, aimed to deliver a significant open space play and leisure facility of regional importance with improved accessibility and fresh appeal to this already popular open space in the centre of Kiama.

Mayor Cameron McDonald, Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Transport and Roads Anna Watson, and the Local Member for Kiama joined local primary school students to cut the ribbon on this amazing $4.5 million project. Kiama Council Mayor thanked the NSW Government for funding this project, creating a beautiful, inclusive space for families and the community to enjoy for decades. The Council extended its' gratitiude to Growth Civil Landscapes for their works on the landscaping and playground installation.

We were recently recognised for our outstanding work at Hindmarsh Park at the 2025 NSW Landscape Association Excellence Awards where we were awarded a SILVER Award in the Commercial and Civil Construction $1.5m - $4m category. These Awards celebrate the high quality of workmanship, innovation, complexity and creativity involved in each project. A huge thank you to our incredible team, whose hard work, dedication and commitment made these standout projects a reality! We are also deeply grateful to our valued client, Kiama Municipal Council, for entrusting us with their visions, as well as to our suppliers and subcontractors for their invaluable contributions!

Come and explore the new features that make this beloved Park even more inviting for everyone!