Merbau timber deck walkway running between the trees

Case Study

Yorkeys Knob Community Kindergarten Upgrade

Project Type: Commercial Renovation, Upgrade and Refurbishment
Project Status: Completed
Client: Yorkeys Knob Community Kindergarten
Location: Best Street, Yorkeys Knob

Transformation

An ageing brick walkway rebuilt as a wide timber deck

The original approach ran on tired brick paving alongside the main building, with bare ground and ageing edges either side. MyBuild Commercial removed it and built a new Australian hardwood and Merbau timber deck that runs the length of the covered area, widening the walkway and tying the entrance, the covered play space and the grounds together.

Original brick entry walkway at Yorkeys Knob Community Kindergarten before the upgrade
New timber deck running along the covered area at Yorkeys Knob Community Kindergarten
Before After

Project Brief

A comprehensive upgrade and refurbishment for a community kindergarten

MyBuild Commercial completed a comprehensive upgrade and refurbishment at Yorkeys Knob Community Kindergarten, delivering a range of improvements designed to enhance the functionality, accessibility and presentation of the facility.

The works covered demolition and refurbishment of existing areas, a new Australian hardwood and Merbau timber decking area, upgrades to the toilet block, a new patio ceiling and insulation, rendering and painting, upgraded lighting and plumbing, and improvements to the kindergarten’s entrance and pathways.

  • Demolition and refurbishment of existing areas
  • New Australian hardwood and Merbau timber decking
  • New timber decking to the entrance walkway
  • Upgrades to the toilet block
  • New patio ceiling and insulation
  • Rendering and painting
  • Upgraded lighting and plumbing
  • Concrete and rubber ramps
  • Compliant pathway upgrades
  • Upgraded nappy and dirty utility area
  • New entrance ramp
Covered play area with new hardwood decking and lined patio ceiling

Key Features

What was included in the upgrade

Australian hardwood and Merbau decking

A new timber decking area built in Australian hardwood and Merbau, carried through the entrance walkway to widen and connect the approach.

New patio ceiling and insulation

The covered area was fitted with a new lined patio ceiling and insulation, lifting both the presentation and the comfort of the space below.

Concrete and rubber ramps

Concrete and rubber ramps and a new entrance ramp were installed alongside compliant pathway upgrades across the site.

Upgraded lighting and plumbing

Lighting and plumbing were upgraded through the works, including the kindergarten's nappy and dirty utility area.

Rendering and painting

Rendering and painting through the refurbished areas delivered a consistent, well presented finish across the facility.

The Result

A practical, welcoming facility suited to its young occupants

Project Status Completed
Location Best Street, Yorkeys Knob
Scope Upgrade and refurbishment
Sector Commercial, Early Learning

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