Cloverton

About the project

JMac delivered works in Kalkallo for Stockland Development, combining major sports fields and community playspace works within the Cloverton residential estate. The project included sporting facilities, public open space, custom play elements, amenities, shelters, pathways, hardscape and softscape landscaping, service installation and an extended maintenance period.

Scope

Delivered two fully fenced sports ovals suitable for Australian rules football and cricket with coaches box, score board and spectator seating

Construction of four tennis courts, a volleyball court, cricket practice nets, fitness area, plaza precinct and associated sporting infrastructure

Installation of an automated irrigation system including pump and 220,000-litre tank for both ovals

Delivery of a custom adventure playground with climbing frame, slides, trampoline, water play area, flying fox, swing sets, nature play mound and softfall

Construction of an amenities block, two custom shelters, custom furniture, boardwalk, pedestrian bridge and central rock mound

Completed approximately 50,000m2 of trimming across sports field areas and 3,000m2 of trimming for the playspace

Installation of hardscape including concrete pavements, terrace walls, feature entry walls, retaining and seating walls

Delivery of softscape works including 450 trees, 15,700 tubestock, 3,230m2 of garden beds, turf and hydromulch

Installation of services including drainage, water, electrical connections, lighting, irrigation, authority connections and general park services

Provided a 24-month extended maintenance period

Outcomes

At the client’s request, JMac fast tracked the first oval to achieve practical completion before Christmas 2020, coordinating turf supply from South Australia during a high-demand period.
The team arranged temporary power supply to support irrigation, amenities and car park lighting when permanent site power was delayed.
Open communication with Stockland, Hume City Council and Spiire supported management of design clashes, civil handover delays and changing site conditions.
The project was delivered during COVID-19 restrictions, with the team managing administration, lead time, staffing and delivery challenges.
Quality management through inspection and test plans supported a smooth handover and high-quality sporting and play facilities for the community.