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25/08/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that FORGE has been engaged to deliver a showpiece community play experience at Society 1056 in Fraser Rise, a fast-growing residential community near Caroline Springs on Melbourne’s western fringe.

Inspired by the form of a sprawling banyan tree, the custom design vision is called ‘Into the Woods’ and was created by long-time FORGE collaborators Spiire for YourLand Developments.

Packed with moments of play for children of all ages and abilities, the eye-catching design has been carefully created to deliver an immersive play experience while maintaining the natural look and feel of a living tree, with roots and branches jutting out from the main ‘trunk’.

“Working closely with Spiire, our role was to take their creative vision for the ‘Into The Woods’ playspace and develop it into something that could be built and brought to life. The banyan tree concept, with its sprawling limbs and hanging roots, created some really unique opportunities to integrate play throughout the design, while staying true to Spiire’s original design intent.”
- Joel Watson, FORGE Client Relations Leader

FORGE is currently leading the design detailing and pre-construction stages alongside Spiire and YourLand to bring this park to life for the Society 1056 community.

Site works are set to begin later in 2026. Watch this space for updates.

YourLand Developments Bendigo, Society 1056

High density, high complexity, high expectationsOne of Sydney’s most talked about new playgrounds, Gunyama Park (Stage 2...
18/08/2026

High density, high complexity, high expectations

One of Sydney’s most talked about new playgrounds, Gunyama Park (Stage 2) has been an instant hit with local families and FORGE was delighted to play a large role in making it happen.

FORGE was contracted under Regal Innovations to detail, manufacture and deliver the two winding ‘tunnel’ play structures for the City of Sydney on former industrial land at Zetland, just 3km from the Sydney CBD.

Faced with significant creative and logistical complexity, FORGE collaborated closely with the design team at PLACE Design Group to bring their vision for the play structures brilliantly to life, extracting maximum community value from what was a tightly constrained brownfield site.

Delivered within a high-density urban community with limited site access and surrounded by high-rise construction, the brief called for proven methodology and precision planning to deliver the 37-metre junior and 57-metre elevated senior play tunnels on brief and on budget.

“Working with FORGE was a great collaborative process,” said Liam Isaksen, Senior Associate at PLACE Design Group. “Regular meetings with Council to workshop the design made it easy to give real-time ideas and comments to evolve the design further.”

You can read the full project profile here:
https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01hLDz0

Project: Gunyama Park Stage 2
Location: Zetland, NSW
Client: City of Sydney
Landscape architect: Place Design Group
Lead contractor: Regal Innovations
Indigenous design consultant: Djinjama

City of Sydney, Place Design Group

Something’s lighting up in Tamworth! ✨ With the opening of the Tamworth Skywalk just around the corner, our project team...
17/08/2026

Something’s lighting up in Tamworth! ✨

With the opening of the Tamworth Skywalk just around the corner, our project team has been putting the finishing touches through their paces, including a test of the lighting system.

And judging by these drone shots… we think it’s looking pretty spectacular. 👀

The countdown is on, with the official opening now less than two weeks away!

If you’re in Tamworth on Saturday 29 August, be sure to stop by from 10am and experience it for yourself.

Project: Tamworth Regional Skywalk
Location: Victoria Park, Tamworth, NSW
Client: Tamworth Regional Council
Design: FORGE
Lead Contractor: FORGE

Tamworth Regional Council

Delivering high-quality outcomes, project after project.Since 2018, FORGE has been entrusted by Peet to design and deliv...
13/08/2026

Delivering high-quality outcomes, project after project.

Since 2018, FORGE has been entrusted by Peet to design and deliver more than 20 bespoke outdoor structures at their fast-growing township of Googong, near Canberra.

Working hand-in-hand with the Googong landscape architects AECOM, our work to date features pedestrian bridges, waterfront boardwalks, shade shelters, bus stops, an entry sculpture and a customised ANZAC Memorial with six giant laser-cut rolled steel poppy flowers.

To discuss how FORGE can bring this same consistency of quality and delivery rigour to your projects, please get in touch.

https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01h22S0

Virtual becomes reality | Harnessing the power of VR in designIt wasn’t that long ago the concept of ‘virtual reality’ w...
11/08/2026

Virtual becomes reality | Harnessing the power of VR in design

It wasn’t that long ago the concept of ‘virtual reality’ was considered largely a gimmick.

Not any more. The technology is evolving fast and it’s increasingly being used to transform the way community structures are designed around the world, including right here at FORGE.

In our latest insight article, we explore how our design team have integrated VR into our design process to deliver better real-world outcomes for our clients on custom outdoor projects across Australia.

Perhaps it could do the same for your next project?

https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01bm110

Top of the morning to you from the top of Tamworth! ☀️ We've taken to the skies to capture the latest views from the Tam...
05/08/2026

Top of the morning to you from the top of Tamworth! ☀️

We've taken to the skies to capture the latest views from the Tamworth Skywalk as we edge closer to the big day.

More than just a lookout, the skywalk provides a safer pedestrian connection while showcasing breathtaking views of Tamworth and beyond.

The countdown is officially on, with the grand opening just weeks away, so get those walking shoes ready! If you're in town on Saturday 29 August, be sure to stop by and experience it for yourself.


Project: Tamworth Regional Skywalk
Location: Victoria Park, Tamworth, NSW
Client: Tamworth Regional Council
Design: FORGE
Lead Contractor: FORGE

Connecting with Country in Western SydneySome projects run far deeper than just their aesthetic beauty.There’s no better...
03/08/2026

Connecting with Country in Western Sydney

Some projects run far deeper than just their aesthetic beauty.

There’s no better example than the series of sculptural ‘Eucalypt Leaf’ shade canopies delivered by FORGE for Transport for NSW along the shared user path of Sydney’s new M12 Motorway.

Designed by local artists, FORGE was appointed to detail, manufacture and install the striking new community structures in collaboration with Indigenous design/strategy agency Balarinji and M12 lead contractor CPB Georgiou.

Highlighting the diverse seasons of Western Sydney, Dharug Country, the eucalypt canopies range from 9.9 metres to 13.6 metres in height and form part of wider immersive cultural experience delivered through a family of artwork installations and outdoor structures along the M12.

Large in scale and highly intricate in design, the unique canopy forms challenged FORGE to transform a complex artistic concept into an outstanding built outcome.

Meticulously finished with lasercut powdercoated aluminium panels, the bespoke twisting forms saw FORGE develop a bespoke prototyping method, while the mild steel structural framing was refined with the extensive use of parametric modelling.

Now open to cyclists, pedestrians and joggers, the canopies also feature integrated LED lighting allowing these remarkable structures to be seen and enjoyed day and night.

You can read the full project profile here
https://ap1.hubs.ly/H018zzM0

Project: M12 Eucalypt Canopies
Location: Western Sydney (Dharug Country)
Client: Transport for NSW
Lead Contractor: CPB Georgiou
Design Lead: Balarinji
Engineer: WSP

Transport for NSW, CPB Contractors, Georgiou Group, Balarinji

Whimsical Whelk Shells | Sir Joseph Banks Park, Botany BayWhen Bayside Council commissioned an all-new $2.75 million des...
30/07/2026

Whimsical Whelk Shells | Sir Joseph Banks Park, Botany Bay

When Bayside Council commissioned an all-new $2.75 million destination play space for Sir Joseph Banks Park in southern Sydney, they had a design vision they loved.

The hero element was a soaring 8.7-metre play tower inspired by the ‘whelk’ shells found in nearby Botany Bay, based on an original concept by Jeavons Landscape Architecture.

However—as is often the case with bespoke and large-scale play structures—achieving it in the real world was far from straightforward.

To make it happen, FORGE (formerly Fleetwood Urban) was contracted by Council to meticulously refine and detail the centrepiece tower—a process that saw our design team explore numerous options in collaboration with Jeavons, before identifying the most effective way to safely achieve their design in full accordance with AS 4685.

Once the design was approved by Council, construction was then novated under the principal contractor, Glascott Landscape & Civil.

The result was a whimsical ‘one of a kind’ play experience that’s as structurally sound as it is inspiring—and, unsurprisingly, hugely popular with local families. The multilevel tower invites exploration for all abilities: ground-level rope climbs offer an energetic start, the middle level is designed for inclusive wheelchair access, and the top platform rewards the most adventurous kids with a thrilling 5.5-metre tube slide back to earth.

To view the full details on this project, go to:
https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0D-x10

Project: Sir Joseph Banks Park
Location: Botany (NSW)
Client: Bayside Council
Design: Jeavons Landscape Architecture
Lead Contractor: Glascott Landscape & Civil

World Mangrove Day | 26 July 2026This past Sunday marked World Mangrove Day, recognising the vital role mangrove ecosyst...
29/07/2026

World Mangrove Day | 26 July 2026

This past Sunday marked World Mangrove Day, recognising the vital role mangrove ecosystems play in protecting our coastlines and supporting biodiversity. Building in these environments requires more than technical expertise - it demands a commitment to working with nature, not against it.

At FORGE, we've been proud to help communities experience these remarkable places through projects that prioritise both environmental protection and long-term performance.

Saltwater Creek Cycleway:
Along the shores of Tuggerah Lake, FORGE delivered an elevated pedestrian and cycle bridge that completes a key missing link in the shared path network. Working within a sensitive mangrove environment and challenging acid sulfate soils, the bridge was pre-assembled off-site to minimise on-site impacts before being installed with marine-grade materials designed for long-term durability in a coastal setting.

Ryde River Walk:
As part of the Parramatta River Walk, FORGE delivered elevated boardwalks using our proprietary MARS™ Boardwalk System, extending this iconic riverside connection through sensitive mangrove habitat. With the site regularly inundated by tides, construction was carefully planned around tidal movements, with manual installation methods and minimal excavation helping to protect the surrounding ecosystem.

Every project presents its own environmental challenges. Our role is to solve them through thoughtful design, careful planning and proven construction methodologies that connect people to nature while preserving the places that make these experiences possible.

Learn more about these projects:
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Saltwater Creek Cycleway
https://ap1.hubs.ly/H018r9G0

Ryde River Walk
https://ap1.hubs.ly/H018r7R0

The Gables Lake Foreshore is now officially open!_Last Sunday, more than 4,000 locals gathered to celebrate the opening ...
23/07/2026

The Gables Lake Foreshore is now officially open!
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Last Sunday, more than 4,000 locals gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Lake Foreshore precinct at The Gables. It was fantastic to see the community come together to experience this vibrant new waterfront destination, and we're incredibly proud to have played a role in bringing it to life.

FORGE delivered the network of community structures at the heart of this precinct, including 160 metres of boardwalks, pedestrian bridges, all-weather shade shelters and the striking 5-metre-high Swamp Lily adventure play tower overlooking the lake. The project touched virtually every corner of the FORGE business.

It was fantastic to see the community out in force at the opening, alongside Member for Hawkesbury Robyn Preston, The Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne, Aunty Julie Clarke-Jones (Webb) and local residents, marking another milestone in the growth of The Gables.

The result is a cohesive, future-focused public space delivering seamless connectivity and amenity for local residents for years to come.

Project: The Gables
Location: Box Hill (NSW)
Client: Stockland
Landscape Architect: AECOM

Stockland, AECOM

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