Springlake Hotel, Queensland

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 relax knowing they’ve reduced their carbon emissions with KOMPAN.

The shaded outdoor play area includes two structures, one Double Tower made with recycled post-consumer waste like single-use plastics and reclaimed ocean waste. The TexMade posts utilise discarded textiles and plastic waste for 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.