Whether it’s a school playground, council park or even a sports area anywhere in Dubbo or the Central West area, keeping people safe from tumbles is a must! We’re specialists in certified softfall installation that meets all the Aussie standards. We offer flexible supply and installation, with options like rubber, grass, mulch and sand.
When you think about playgrounds at schools, parks and childcare centres here in the Central West, safety is obviously top priority. Kids will be kids – tumbles happen! But having a proper, compliant softfall surface underneath makes all the difference, turning potential ouches back into continued fun and giving everyone peace of mind.
McNamara Landscaping & Softfall are your trusted specialists in high-quality, certified softfall solutions. We prioritise safety, making sure every installation strictly meets Australian Standards for impact absorption and durability, so you can breathe easily knowing the kids in our community are playing safer.
You can choose from excellent materials like resilient wet pour rubber, natural-looking synthetic grass, eco-friendly softfall mulch, or certified playground sand. Plus, our flexible service offers supply-only or full expert installation to suit your project and budget.
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Knowing the specifics of the area helps ensure full compliance and allows us to recommend the best material for your needs. Consider these points:
Measure the length and width of the area needing the softfall surface (approximate is fine).
Note the primary use – is it for a public playground, school, childcare, sports area, or something else?
Check if there's any existing surface (like old mulch, concrete, or pavers) that will need to be removed first.
These details are key for planning a safe, compliant surface. Ready to discuss options? Talk to us to explore solutions. More answers in the FAQs below!
“Take a look under the highest wear areas of your playground – usually swings and slide exits. Is the existing surface (like bark or sand) thin, compacted, or displaced, exposing hard ground? This indicates the depth isn’t sufficient for safety and needs topping up or replacing.”
FAQs
Got questions about softfall surfaces? We’ve got answers!
Critical Fall Height (CFH) is the maximum height from which a life-threatening head injury would not be expected to occur upon impact with the surface. Softfall materials are tested and rated with a CFH. Australian Standards require the softfall under play equipment to have a CFH rating greater than the highest potential fall height of that equipment. It’s a crucial safety measure we adhere to in all our children’s play area installations.
High-quality, professionally installed wet pour rubber is very durable and designed for high-traffic playgrounds. Its lifespan can be 10-15 years or even longer, depending on usage intensity, climate exposure (UV resistance is key) and maintenance (keeping it clean). It’s a key component of many commercial services projects.
Yes, when installed correctly. Synthetic grass used for softfall isn’t just the grass layer; it’s installed over specialised shock-absorbing pads. The combined system (pad + grass) is tested to meet Australian Standards for impact attenuation, just like wet pour rubber, providing comparable safety performance. It can also integrate nicely with other softscaping work, like synthetic turf lawns.
Yes, specific types of engineered wood fibre or softfall mulch are often used. It needs to be certified to meet Australian Playground Standards (AS 4422) for impact absorption and be free of sharp contaminants. It’s generally a more budget-friendly option but may require more maintenance (like occasional top-ups) than rubber or synthetic grass.
Absolutely. While playgrounds are common, softfall materials like rubber or specific synthetic grasses are also excellent for general recreational areas, outdoor gyms, sports facilities (e.g. around equipment), pathways in aged care facilities to reduce injury risk and even for equine flooring applications. It’s often included as part of our versatile commercial services.
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