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The exciting Seaplane Play Space at Catalina Estate in Mindarie has reached practical completion and subject to COVID-19 restrictions will be taking on passengers soon.
A vibrant and engaging play and meeting space for the community has been created, incorporating a new shaded picnic area overlooking the playground and numerous nature play elements. Inspired by the Catalina Flying Boats of the 1930s, the centrepiece of the play space is a large Seaplane rising precariously on a wave of blue rubber softfall, with disgorged cargo crates “floating” nearby, providing an exciting space for imaginative play, exploration and discovery. The Seaplane incorporates diverse play opportunities, including a cubby structure, tunnel slide, climbing net, and climbing bars.
The themed playground provides active recreation through challenging play elements and is designed to cater to children aged between 7 and 13 years.
The Catalina Seaplane is a Cubby Structure with fuselage, wings, tail and front cabin. There is a net leading into the rear fuselage of the Seaplane and a tunnel slide leading out of an aerial rope walkway. The fuselage of the plane rises on blue "wave-like" rubber softfall, with disgorged cargo crates "floating" nearby. The fuselage provides an appealing play tunnel for exploration and imaginative play. The wing areas are open allowing vision through.
We acknowledge and respect Traditional Owners across Australia as the original custodians of our land and waters, their unique ability to care for country and deep spiritual connection to it. We honour Elders past, present and emerging whose knowledge and wisdom has and will ensure the continuation of cultures and traditional practices.
