Jury comment
Tullamore Southern Gully Reserve feels like an established suburban community asset, as the preservation of the existing trees has allowed this parkland to retain the character of a much older site. The leadership qualities of the landscape design team have resulted in a high quality, people-centric outcome. The project is notable for its sensitive treatment of topography, while the integration of water quality and overland flow issues sets this work apart from more conventional developments. The multitude of different recreational opportunities within the reserve extends its value to the community.
Tullamore Southern Gully Reserve is located in Doncaster, Victoria on the land of the Wurundjeri people.
Project credits
Landscape architect MDG Landscape Architects Client Mirvac Authorities Manningham City Council; Melbourne Water; Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Planning Urbis Civil and water engineer Cardno Intergrated water management Biofilta Ecological consultant Ecology and Heritage Partners Arborists Galbraith and Associates; Tree Logic Structural engineering Acor Kersulting Survey Calibre Group Irrigation design Make It Wet Electrical and lighting Plan B Group Play tower specialist Play Evolution Play auditor Play DMC Photographer James Newman
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