PROJECT CASE STUDY
Train & Dairy
Toogoolawah Splashpad, Toogoolawah QLD
Atlantis Liquid Dynamics’ concept waterpark design is a one-of-a-kind experience, where the towns’ iconic histroy can be re-lived and enjoyed by all!
DETAILS
Asset Owner: Somerset Regional Council
Specialist Splashpark Construction: Playscape Installations
Splashpark Equipment Design: Atlantis Liquid Dynamics
Project Budget: $800,000
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Located in the Brisbane Valley in the Somerset region, about two hour’s drive west of Brisbane, is the thriving regional town of Toogoolawah.
Toogoolawah is rich in history, with the region well known for its dairy and mixed farming. In 1898, the McConnel family opened the condensed milk factory, which was later acquired by Nestle and set up as the central processing facility for Brisbane.
Somerset Regional Council was successful in gaining funding for the design and construction a new zero-depth splashpad, to be facilitated alongside to the existing Toogoolawah Swimming Pool to create an iconic community attraction.
Design Brief
The new facility design must entice locals and tourists to come and explore Toogoolawah, with the aesthetic to compliment the new Toogoolawah Condensery Art Gallery in the former packing building of the old Condensed Milk Factory.
Concept Design
Throughout the design phase, the Atlantis team kept the town’s history front of mind, with the desire to merge history with whimsy to create a feature that would delight people of all ages.
Product Features
The central feature of the splashpad is an iconic milk can, which has been turned upside down to discharge a torrent of water onto waiting children below. Using a unique, integrated water discharge function, the Milk Can has no moving parts, creating a maintenance-free asset for Council.
In recognition of the role the railway played in the development of Toogoolawah, a track and train system was designed and created around the Milk Can Dumper bucket, with circuitous railway tracks supporting the train above while delivering delightful sprays of water to the splashpad below.
Interactive elements at the ground level include duelling Blaster Cannons, curving Y-Trees with integrated railway signage, a BingO water arch and multiple ground sprays.
The splashpad was opened in September 2022 to a delighted local community. Of the opening, Somerset Mayor Graeme Lehmann said the free community celebration was well attended.
It was fantastic to see so many people enjoying the enhancements to the facility.
The Toogoolawah Swimming Pool precinct includes the community gym and is a fantastic space for the community.
THE MILK CAN DUMPER
Featuring stainless steel construction and a 2-pac epoxy finish, the Milk Can, iconic within this space, uses no moving parts to create a deluge of water – 250 litres at a time! The water flow falls onto a clear, curved deflector plate for dispersion to the ground below, allowing children to stand directly under the discharge and watch the water cascade down.
THE TRAINS
The Toogoolawah train was reimagined in laser-cut stainless steel, complete with full-colour UV protected vinyl graphics. The use of this medium allows for the graphical representation to be updated in the future, for example for seasonal to historical celebrations.
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