Childcare centre yard upgrade, Dalby

Fixed was engaged to complete a multi-zone external overhaul in a remote region with major local supply and labour shortages, all while keeping the facility 100% operational and compliant. Delivered across four meticulously planned stages over four weeks, our team worked around the clock, 7 days a week including after hours, to completely transform the outdoor play area. By freighting specialised, compliant products directly from Brisbane and deploying two rotating trade teams, we met a compressed deadline with zero downtime or compliance disruptions for the client.

The scope of works

The complete external overhaul focused on maximising safety, aesthetic appeal and structural durability: 480 m² of premium synthetic turf, 180 linear metres of compliant Colorbond fencing, structural sandstone sandpits with professional paving, and new commercial-grade shade sails with impact-attenuation zones underneath.

The constraints and our solutions

To ensure the facility could safely remain open to children and staff every day, we divided the yard into four distinct construction stages. The remote location lacked local suppliers capable of providing the specialised, certified safety products required, so we coordinated the transport and freight of all major materials ex Brisbane directly to site. With tight project dates and a local trade shortage resistant to weekend and after-hours work, we mobilised two separate, highly specialised trade teams from Brisbane, rotating on a 7-day-a-week schedule to hit every milestone without compromise.

The result

The project was completed in just 4 weeks. Thanks to a rigorous logistics strategy and an unwavering commitment to out-of-hours labour, the facility enjoyed a smooth transition to a world-class outdoor environment. The management team was able to focus entirely on their daily operations, secure in the knowledge that their compliance was protected and the job was being executed safely, swiftly and without fuss.