Case Details
Location
Australia
Customer
Australian Venue Co
Sector
Style
Age group
2+
User Capacity
40+
A renewed gastropub for the whole family
Springfield Lakes sits in one of Queensland’s fastest-growing regions, and the Springlake Hotel pub was and remains one of the community’s most frequented hospitality venues. As part of a $3 million dollar renovation, Australian Venue Co wanted a high-quality, durable, and attractive play area so that families could enjoy the bistro and a few cold beverages while their little ones played outside.
The pub has been brought back to life with a new interior and play equipment, which uses recycled post-consumer waste for a greener solution. Paired with a classic Digger play structure, kids aged 2+ will be entertained for hours while parents enjoy the rest of the venue and management can relax knowing they’ve reduced their carbon emissions with KOMPAN.
“We’re extremely proud of Springlake Hotel’s revamp and the wide offering it now brings to our community. There truly is something for everyone - we can’t wait to see everyone back enjoying [it].”
Adam Fuller, Springlake Hotel Venue Manager
Made with recycled materials
The shaded outdoor play area includes two structures, one being a Double Tower made with recycled, post-consumer waste like single-use plastics and reclaimed ocean waste. The TexMade posts on the structure utilize discarded textiles and plastic waste, creating a strong and durable support network for the two levels of stimulating play activities.
The other structure is the themed Digger, a fantastic play unit designed for younger children to engage in dramatic and physical activities. With a mix of manipulative tasks across both elevated and ground levels, it encourages storytelling and sparks imaginative play. Research conducted by the KOMPAN Play Institute suggests that incorporating manipulative play elements enhances children's inclination towards dramatic play and their ability to sustain their engagement. This type of play not only fosters language skills and communication but also aids children in comprehending and expressing themselves in the world they interact with.
Physical
Joy of movement: motor skills, muscle, cardio and bone density
Cognitive
Joy of learning: curiosity, understanding of causal relationships and knowledge of the world
Social-Emotional
Joy of being together: teamwork, tolerance and sense of belonging
Creative
Joy of creating: co-creation and experimenting with materialsEquipment at this park
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