Category: Construction

Construction

Melbourne Outfall Sewer

Projects

Melbourne Outfall Sewer

Location

Williams Landing

Service Used

Landscape Construction & Maintenance

Australian Ecosystems worked with Biofilta and MultiPro Civil and CPB Contractors in the delivery of this innovative stormwater harvesting project and urban oasis at Williams Landing in the west of Melbourne for Melbourne Water. This landscape construction project captures and filters local stormwater for re-use in the adjoining parkland, creating a cool zone and amenity on this site, while protecting the heritage listed structure of the decommissioned Melbourne Outfall Sewer (MOS) Australian Ecosystems undertook landscaping elements of the project that included structures, fencing, rockwork, amenity and advanced tree plantings, installation of outdoor exercise station, irrigation, topsoil and turf establishment.

Tags Construction

Construction

Mitchell’s Run

Projects

Mitchell’s Run

Location

Doreen

Service Used

Plant Supply & Landscape Construction

Tags Construction

Construction Ecological Restoration

Haining Farm

Projects

Haining Farm

Location

Don Valley

Service Used

Ecosystem Management & Landscaping

The Warralily Estate wetlands and creekline restoration project at Connewarre stretches across several kilometres of Armstrong Creek between Barwon Heads and Geelong. The project involved seed collection, propagation and planting of more than 1 million locally indigenous plants, as well as installing hectares of mulch, jutemat and rockwork, habitat stags, and over a kilometre of concrete pathway and street furniture.

The Landscaping Victoria judges panel described the Connewarre project as “a major environmental project that is immaculately detailed, making it a community success – a beautiful place for walking, playing and enjoying the outdoors for humans, and through natural rock placement and the use of tree stags as habitat areas, a sanctuary for wildlife too.”

This landscape construction project brought together elements of sustainability, plant selection and water usage to build a beautiful wetland which interacts harmoniously on all levels and enhances the natural environment. The project also won Landscaping Victoria awards for Use of Plants in the Landscape, Landscape Management and Maintenance and the Natural Built Environment.

Site Specs: 42 hectares of conservation area
Constructed wetlands
17 hectares of open woodland grazing

Tags Construction, Maintenance

Construction Wetlands and Creeks

Aquarevo Estate

Projects

Aquarevo Estate

Location

Lyndhurst

Service Used

Wetland Construction & Landscape Maintenance

Architect

Spiire

Client

Villawood Properties

This open space and wetland construction project was completed by Australian Ecosystems (AE) for Villawood Properties at the new Aquarevo Estate in Lyndhurst. It demonstrates Australian Ecosystem’s attention to detail, ecological sensitivity and expertise in the construction of stormwater treatment wetlands. The project was designed to intercept, retain and treat large volumes of stormwater from the estate and surrounding areas, to filter out pollutants and improve water quality. The wetland delivers additional benefits including urban cooling, habitat for local wildlife, and public amenity.

Australian Ecosystems supplied and installed topsoil, mulch and over 11,000m2 of jute matting. We collected seed, supplied and installed over 400 shrubs and ground cover plants, more than 300 advanced trees and over 110,000 aquatic plants for the wetland. We were also contracted to maintain the wetland complex for 2 years, in readiness to hand over the asset to Melbourne Water at the end of the maintenance period.

To ensure compliance with Melbourne Water’s Wetland Design Manual, all shallow, deep and submerged marsh species were grown and supplied in 600cc plant formats, and all ephemeral plants were supplied in 93cc hiko cells or tubestock. The results have been outstanding with the site being awarded PC by Melbourne Water without defect. The site is currently being maintained by Australian Ecosystems, with under 5% weed cover and over 95% survival rates of all plantings. The site is now a thriving ecosystem and a beautiful space to visit.

Scope of Works:

Site preparation
Supply and install of topsoil and mulch
Supply and install of +11,000m2 of jute mat
Supply and install of +400 shrubs and ground cover plants (150mm pots)
Supply and install of +300 semi-advanced trees (300mm pots)
Supply and install of +70,000 tubestock, +27,000 Hiko and +11,000 600cc aquatic plants for the wetland zone
2 year maintenance contract

Tags Construction, Maintenance

Construction Wetlands and Creeks

Lollypop Creek

Projects

Lollypop Creek

Location

Werribee

Service Used

Landscape Construction & Maintenance

Architect

Spiire

Client

Werribee Project Pty Ltd

Lollipop Creek Section 14 was completed by Australian Ecosystems (AE) for Werribee Project Pty Ltd at Kings Leigh Estate in Werribee. This landscape construction project is a beautiful creekline and nature corridor that provides ecological services including water treatment and habitat creation as well as mitigating urban heat island effect. It has become a community asset with local residents able to walk along the creek and enjoy the influx of nature into the new estate.

Following the design from Spiire, AE conducted significant formal landscaping works including the supply and install of concrete paving, seating, picnic tables, bollards as well as a fence for vehicle exclusion. Australian Ecosystems supplied and installed more than 250 trees which were inspected by a qualified arborist to guarantee the quality of the tree stock. Australian Ecosystems conducted seed collection for the project and supplied and installed plants for the ornamental beds, the creekzone and the bioretention pools.

The site is currently being maintained by Australian Ecosystems, with under 5% weed cover and over 95% survival rates of all plantings. The landscape is teaming with life, providing habitat for a variety of bird species, frogs, insects and more.

Scope of Works:

Supply and install of exposed aggregate concrete paving
Supply and install of public furniture including seating, picnic tables and platform benches
Supply and install of vehicle exclusion fencing
Supply and install of +250 trees with follow-up arboriculture assessment
Edging, Grassing and Bollard installation
Supply and Install of +90,000 (HIKO format) tubestock plants for creekzone planting
Supply and install of +800 (600CC format) aquatic plants
Supply and install of +5000 plants (150mm pots) for ornamental garden beds
2 year maintenance period

Tags Construction, Maintenance

Construction Maintenance Wetlands and Creeks

Upper Point Cook

Projects

Upper Point Cook

Location

Point Cook

Service Used

Landscape Construction & Maintenance

Architect

Spiire

Client

Satterley Property Group

The Upper Point Cook Estate Project was completed by Australian Ecosystems (AE) for Satterley Property Group at Point Cook. AE’s work on the estate comprised of two seperate projects. The first was a large parkland reserve and constructed stormwater treatment wetland, which was designed to intercept, retain and treat large volumes of stormwater from the estate and surrounding areas, and to filter out pollutants and improve water quality. The wetland delivers additional benefits including urban cooling, habitat for local wildlife, and public amenity.

This project also involved extensive formal landscaping works such as paving, edging, rockwork as well as the supply and installation of outdoor furniture and a playground. After the success of the first project we were contracted to construct an adjacent wetland with a similar scope of works. In total, Australian Ecosystems supplied and installed 76,000 aquatic and ephemeral plants, over 9,600 plants and trees for the surround landscape and garden bed, 3330m2 of instant kikuyu turf and an irrigation system for the gardens beds.

To ensure compliance with Melbourne Water’s Wetland Design Manual, all shallow, deep and submerged marsh species were grown and supplied in 600cc plant formats, and all ephemeral plants were supplied in 93cc hiko cells or tubestock. The results have been outstanding with the site being awarded PC by Melbourne Water without defect. We received a 2 year contract for maintenance services. The site has under 5% weed cover and over 95% survival rates of all plantings. The site is now a thriving ecosystem and a beautiful public amenity for the Point Cook Community.

Scope of Works:

Site preparation and weed control
Supply and Installation of over 76,000 aquatic and ephemeral plants for the constructed wetlands
Supply and install of over 9,500 assorted plants and trees for the surrounding landscape and garden beds
Supply and install of over 3330m2 of Instant Kikuyu Turf
Paving, edging, rock work
Supply and install free standing concrete walls and basalt rock boulders
Supply and install of outdoor furniture and playground
Design, supply and install of irrigation system for all garden beds
2 year maintenance period

Tags Construction, Maintenance

Construction

Armstrong Creek

Projects

Armstrong Creek

Location

Armstrong Creek

Service Used

Landscaping, Landscape Maintenance

Landscape Victoria Awards

2017 – LANDSCAPE OF THE YEAR

Use of Plants in Landscape – WINNER
Natural Build
Environment – WINNER
Landscape Maintenance – WINNER

Tags Construction

Construction Hardscaping Maintenance Parks and Reserves Property Estates

Saltwater Coast

Projects

Saltwater Coast

Location

Point Cook

Service Used

Landscape Construction & Garden Maintenance

Client

Aveo Group

The Saltwater Coast Estate Project was completed by Australian Ecosystems (AE) acting as principal landscape contractor for Aveo Group at Point Cook. The project showcases our broad capabilities and vertically integrated services. Australian Ecosystems constructed the parkland reserve and wetland landscape, and we finished construction works at the end of 2019.

AE completed a variety of formal landscaping works including paving, edging, steps, rock work, installation of concrete seat walls for the amphitheatre, design and construction of a timber board walk, seats, goals posts, bollards and picnic setting. We also supplied and installed of over 5000m2 of Instant Kikuyu Turf and over 9000m2 of hydroseeding using our own equipment. We planted and guarded the wetland plants in the constructed wetland, supplying plants from our native plant nursery.

The wetland has been designed to intercept, retain and treat large volumes of stormwater from the estate and surrounding areas, and to filter out pollutants and improve water quality. The wetland delivers additional benefits including urban cooling, habitat for local wildlife, and public amenity. The results have been outstanding with the site being awarded PC by Melbourne Water and council without defect. We are currently working through a 2 year contract to maintain all elements of the project. The site has under 5% weed cover and over 95% survival rates of all plantings, and is delivering beautiful public amenity for the Point Cook Community.

AE also performs landscape and garden maintenance at Saltwater Estate in Point Cook. The scope of works includes the maintenance of nature strips, trees, garden beds, reserves and wetlands that make up the Saltwater Coast. We perform nature strip maintenance, weeding, trimming vegetation and keeping paths clean. We maintain the estates garden beds, fertilising, mulching, pruning and managing weeds, pests and diseases. The Australian Ecosystems crew also performs daily rubbish and green waste removal.

Australian Ecosystem’s employs qualified horticulturists and landscapers who specialise in weed identification, so we not only keep paths and patios weed free, but we identify and remove undesirable weeds from waterways and wetlands to ensure they stay healthy. We also proactively replace under-performing plants with stock from our native plant nursery in Bangholme.

Scope of Construction Works:

Paving, edges, steps, rock work plus installation of concrete seat walls for the amphitheatre
Design and construction of a timber board walk, seats, goals posts, bollards and picnic setting
Supply and install of over 5000m2 of Instant Kikuyu Turf and over 9000m2 of hydroseeding
Supply and Installation of over 18,000 aquatic and ephemeral plants for the constructed wetland
Supply and install of over 42,000 assorted plants and trees for the surrounding landscape and garden beds
2 year maintenance period

Scope of Maintenance Works:

Nature Strip Maintenance
Garden bed Maintenance
Rubbish Removal
Tree Maintenance
Mulching – Pest and
Disease Control
Weeding – Waste Removal
Plant Replacement

Tags Construction, Maintenance

Construction Furniture, Structures & Playgrounds Wetlands and Creeks

Edgars Creek

Post author By Heidy Kasuma
Post date June 30, 2022

Projects

Edgars Creek

Location

Wollert

Service Used

Landscape Construction & Maintenance

Architect

Spiire

Client

Lendlease

Australian Ecosystems (AE) constructed several sections of Edgars Creek for Lendlease. The project demonstrates AE’s expertise in landscape construction and ecological services, particularly in the area of water treatment, as well as our skill and attention to detail with formal landscaping works.

Following the design from Spiire, AE conducted minor earthworks which involved grading, drainage works and rock removal where necessary. AE also supplied and installed steel fixed bollards, a vehicle exclusion fence, paving, dry stone walls, public furniture, fitness equipment as well as a pedestrian bridge.

The creekline aspect of the project involved the propagation, supply and installation of plants locally indigenous to the basalt plains for the terrestrial zones, the creekline zones and the bioretention treatment ponds. These ponds were designed to filter pollutants and improve stormwater quality as it flows down Edgars Creek. The creekline has additional benefits including urban cooling, habitat for local wildlife, and public amenity.

To ensure compliance with Melbourne Water’s Wetland Design Manual, all shallow, deep and submerged marsh species were grown and supplied in 600cc plant formats, and all ephemeral plants were supplied in 93cc hiko cells or tubestock. The outcome speaks for itself with the site being awarded PC by Melbourne Water without defect. AE received a 2 year contract for maintenance services and the site is now a thriving ecosystem and a beautiful parkland reserve for the Wollert Community.

Scope of Works:

Minor Earthworks (Grading, drainage and rock removal)
Supply and install of steel fixed bollards, paving and vehicle exclusion fence
Supply and install of dry stone wall, public furniture, fitness equipment and pedetrian bridge
Supply and install of +3000m2 of hydroseed mulch
Supply and install of +300 trees for tree reserve (+ arbocultural assessment)
Supply and install of +130,000 tubestock plants for creek channel zone
Supply and install of +1,900 tubestock and +1,700 600cc plants for water treatment assets
Supply and install of +9000 shrubs and ground cover plants (150mm pots)
2 year maintenance contract

Tags Construction, Maintenance

Construction Infrastructure Maintenance

Level Crossings

Post author By Heidy Kasuma
Post date June 30, 2022

Projects

Level Crossings

Location

Melbourne, Victoria

Service Used

Infrastructure,Maintenance,Landscaping Services

Australian Ecosystems has undertaken landscaping services on more than 10 train stations and crossings as part of the Victorian Level Crossing Removal Projects, working across a number of Level Crossing Removal packages for Tier One landscape contractors. Australian Ecosystems have undertaken the following landscaping elements:

Final site preparation, spoil removal, cultivation and subgrade preparation
Installation of topsoil and various mineral mulch treatments
Installation of timber, steel concrete and rock work elements nd street furniture
Sourcing and propagation of a range of plant formats including tubestock, 150mm, 300mm and advanced trees
Installation of turf and artificial turf, direct seeding, hydroseeding and grass establishment
Design and installation of irrigation
Maintenance of all landscapes for 2 years

Australian Ecosystems have worked within tight construction windows in a cooperative manner with head contractors and various sub contractors working concurrently on the sites, to deliver the landscapes to a very high standard and to accelerated timeframes in order to meet open days and deadlines.

Australian Ecosystems HSEQ systems are fully compliant with the LXRA processes and all staff working on the projects have inducted onto the sites and completed all HSEQ requirements including obtaining their Rail Card known as Train Track Safety Awareness (TLIF2080 Safely access the rail corridor). Australian Ecosystems have also worked in a very safe manner, to complete works in active rail corridors while eliminating risk to staff and the public. The end result has been high quality landscapes and finishes which are improving the safety and liveability of Melburnians.

Tags Construction, Maintenance