Project 

Working in collaboration with the team at Oculus Studios, Urbania created a playspace steeped in the traditions of seafaring and the maritime history of the area. 

Nestled in a sandy foreshore setting, its centrepiece is a dramatic wooden tower with crow’s nest and spiral slide, where kids of all ages can gaze out across Port Phillip bay in the hope of spotting a pirate ship.  

Design 

To enhance the context of the site, the playspace design incorporated a variety of decommissioned and re-purposed maritime objects, including mooring buoys and channel markers. 

Equipment 

Our partners Richter Spielgeräte provided stunning timber play equipment suitable for all ages and abilities for the Maritime Cove project. 

This included a climbing structure and a large bespoke crow’s nest tower with tunnel slide. A water play area features forest fountain masts and a long handle pump. As well as a climbing forest with rope challenges for all age groups.  

Review 

The popular blog TOT visited Maritime Cove, where they enjoyed fun in the sun. Read more here. 

Budget 

Equipment supply and install $500,000 

Client 

Port of Melbourne Corporation 

Awards 

City of Port Philip Design Development Awards 2016: 

Mayor’s Award 

Award for Excellence (Place-Making)