Case study · Community & council · June 2026
Community Council Play Structure
A completed climbing and traverse structure on community land — in everyday use with clear sightlines, durable surfacing and a handover pack the council can maintain.
Impact metrics
Outcomes at a glance
Highlights from this community commission — local reach, play routes on the structure, programme length and how the space performs once residents take ownership.
Bespoke multi-level adventure structure for the agreed footprint
Distinct climbing & traverse routes for mixed ages and confidence
On-site programme — phased around community access & events
Year design life for structure & surfacing (spec-led)
Figures reflect this council-led delivery. On your brief we align KPIs to your catchment, budget reporting and how you measure community use after handover.
We delivered more than equipment — a welcoming, supervision-friendly layout so families, youth groups and residents can use the space with confidence.
Film
See the structure in use
Phone footage from handover — the finished climbing structure, safety surfacing and how the space sits in the neighbourhood.
- Completion checks on surfacing, fixings and fall zones before public re-opening
- Supervision-friendly layout — open sightlines across the play area
- Ready for council stewardship — photographic record aligned to the handover pack
Brief
Challenge & strategic response
What the council and community needed, how we kept the site usable during delivery, and why the finished space holds up in everyday use.
The challenge
An underused patch of community land
The council wanted a credible active play destination — not kit that only suits the most confident children. Routes, surfacing and sightlines had to work for families, youth provision and casual supervision on a site that stays open to the public throughout the programme.
Our response
Design-led install, community-first phasing
We coordinated structure, surfacing and drainage as one system — with delivery sequenced around access, events and resident communication. Materials were specified for Scottish weather and heavy shared use, with photographic and written records at handover for the council team.
Scope
What we delivered on site
In scope
- Supply and install of bespoke adventure climbing structure
- Impact-absorbing surfacing and falls zones tied to layout
- Formation, levels and drainage interfaces with existing paths
- Phased build with resident communication and site segregation
- Handover pack — care schedule, inspection prompts, warranty routes
Delivery notes
- Public site — safe access routes maintained where possible
- Equipment QA before and during install
- Snagging closed before public re-opening
- Council walk-through with agreed maintenance responsibilities
Community impact
Who benefits — and how
01
Children & families
More children take part in active play locally — the space feels intentional, not leftover land.
02
Community council
A deliverable asset that supports grant reporting, local pride and long-term stewardship plans.
03
Residents
Clear routes and open sightlines help informal supervision and reduce conflict between user groups.
04
Maintenance teams
Durable specification and documented handover lower reactive spend and protect the investment story.
Delivery programme
How it was built — then handed over
A short look at the on-site programme (below). The case study above focuses on the finished community asset residents use today.
- Daily coordination with the council’s site contact
- Recorded checks at foundation, surfacing and fixings stages
- Photographic record for grant and asset files
- Practical completion walkthrough with agreed snag dates
- Maintenance guidance for operations and inspection cycles
Client perspective
Residents notice the difference — children are using the space properly again, and the council has something tangible to point to in our community plan. Delivery was phased sensibly, communication was clear, and handover paperwork helps our maintenance team plan ahead.
Representative of the feedback we aim for on similar commissions — we can share context on request.
Photography
More from this project
Wellbeing alignment
Active, included, connected
Shared outdoor play supports Active, Included and community connection — when routes suit mixed ages and the layout supports informal supervision.
Our Approach Wellbeing & Impact
