Gipps Street Recreational Precinct
The Gipps Street Recreation Precinct is a landmark sport and recreation hub that exemplifies sustainable development on former landfill sites. Located in Claremont Meadows, within the Penrith local government area, the project showcases Glascott Landscape and Civil’s expertise in complex, large-scale public infrastructure projects.
Over a two-year period, Glascott transformed the 32-hectare site into a district-level facility offering diverse recreational opportunities. They overcame significant challenges, including managing substantial landfill depths and adhering to stringent environmental and remediation standards. Through meticulous planning, solution-driven practices, and rigorous project management, the project was delivered to the highest quality.
The grand opening on 31st August 2024 drew over 7,000 attendees and was featured on Channel 9 and Channel 7’s 6 pm news.
Key deliverables:
- Four full-size rectangular fields and one junior field for various sports.
- Two full-size cricket/AFL ovals with synthetic wickets.
- Two netball courts and four-lane cricket practice facilities.
- Children’s play spaces featuring water play and nature play.
- A youth zone with a skate park, pump track, and multisport courts.
- Outdoor fitness equipment, passive recreation spaces, and picnic areas.
- A large amenities building with a canteen, multipurpose areas, eight change rooms, accessible facilities, and storage.
- Extensive soft landscaping and tree planting.
- Over 500 car parking spaces, including coach parking and accessible options.
- Wetland Area
Key Stats:
- 32-hectare former landfill site requiring significant remediation.
- 245,000m³ of material handled during earthworks.
- 3,300m³ of concrete poured and 19,000m³ of topsoil placed.
- 3,000 metres of stormwater infrastructure and 2,500 metres of subsoil drainage installed.
- Design and Construction of Electrical Services, Waterplay Playspace and Plant Storage Building.
- Design and Construction of a Gas Ventilation Blanket to the Amenities Pavilion.
Collaborators: Penrith City Council (client), Group GSA (lead design consultant), Northrop Engineers (sub-consultant), Glascott Landscape & Civil (principal contractor)
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Glascott Landscape & Civil is part of The Glascott Group - leaders in the provision of integrated landscape services along the east coast of Australia.
Glascott Landscape & Civil provides landscape and civil construction, with over 120 specialists and offices in Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, and Newcastle.
We create commercial landscapes and public open space, including parks, playgrounds, education & health facilities, infrastructure, sports facilities, cultural and historic sites, environmental projects, and more.
For over three decades, we have built a reputation for quality, reliability, and a commitment to exceptional project outcomes. This is the reason we’ve been part of some of Australia’s most significant and iconic landscape projects.
Our projects are sustainable, enduring, and forward-looking. We are committed to creating beautiful spaces that leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
OUR CULTURE
We couldn’t be prouder of what we call the “Glascott DNA”. These are the values our company culture is built upon. They represent everything about who we are, what we do, and how we go about our business. We strive towards these values each and every day.
- INTEGRITY
Our relationships are built on honesty, openness, trust, loyalty, and showing respect to everyone. - COMMITMENT
We say what we mean, and we do what we say. - REAL
We are genuine people, who are open, realistic, and confident about what we do. - INCLUSIVE
We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace inclusive of all experiences and backgrounds.
OUR STORY
Small beginnings and big dreams. That’s how our founder Matthew Glascott started The Glascott Group. His vision for the business was a reflection of his love of the land.
Matthew comes from a long line of farmers and graziers. His country-born and bred parents instilled in him a passion for plants, trees, and responsible management of the land.
Matthew’s dad, Joseph Glascott, was the first Environment Writer for Sydney Morning Herald and reported on Australia’s biggest environmental issues in the 1970s & 1980s.
Matthew is passionate about the environment and dedicated to his vision of creating quality open spaces that leave a lasting legacy.
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