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Outdoor Play Centre
Sammy-Joe Liistro Delfin Lend Lease Pergola Structure
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Delfin Lend Lease Craigieburn approached Naturform in November 2007 to assist in the design and
construction of an outdoor play center for Sammy Joe Liistro who suffers from the degenerative disease
TTD for his use and for the use of others with similar disabilities.
Sammy Joe is basically allergic to sunlight so our brief was to construct an outside play centre adjoining the
family home to ensure that no light could penetrate in, as well as making it functional for the other family
members
The Delfin Lend Lease design team in conjunction with Naturform
Landscape contractors and Commercial Builders, Urban Edge
Landscape Architects, Westweld Steel suppliers and fabricators
and Greg Schofield and Associates Structural Engineers came up
with a design that would facilitate all the necessary requirements
Our task then was to request from our Contractors and Suppliers
for rebates or donations for either time or material.
In conjunction with various philanthropic organizations and
government agencies the Delfin project has raised over $100,000
in donations and pledges to date. The project will exceed a nett value of $150,000.
The works have commenced in March. The existing backyard has been completely demolished.
Excavations and footings for frame will be completed by 1st week in April. The Frame will be installed by the
2nd week in April. Subsequently the numerous additions will be installed such as remote controlled roller
shutters, therapeutic spa; rubber matting floor, paving area; trampoline; wheelchair ramp; air-conditioning
and heating system, UV sensitive lights, etc.
Part of the play centre project will include a completely revamped
landscape to the rear of the property which will include adult
retreat, storage facility for games, and toys, trees, plants and
garden beds, turtle habitat, basketball area, rainwater tank,
outdoor lighting, etc.
The donations have also included scholastic and theraputic
equipment relevant to the sufferers of TTD such as drawing
boards, ball pool, therapeutic mats, exercise bike, treadmill,
swing chair, chalkboard, tables and chairs, etc.
It is a pleasure to assist in such a worthwhile cause which will
hopefully make a difference in not only Sammy-Joes life and that of his family, but also others with similar
afflictions. Without the support and dedication of the project partners the play centre would not exist.
Delfin Lend Lease gratefully wish to thank the companies who have so willingly donated and pledged there
time and recourses to partner in this project.
They include so far:
Naturform Landscapers and Builders
Westweld Steel Fabricators
North West Air-conditioning and Heating
Highrise Painting and Decorating
GJR Electrics
Greg Schofield Engineers
Bondor Insulation Panels
Clayton Utz Solicitors
Mirabella International Pty LTD - Lighting
Tall Trees Plant Suppliers
Urban Edge Landscape Architects
Security Plus Roller Shutters
Andel Temporary Fencing
Coates Hire
Boral Concrete
Smorgon ARC Steel Suppliers
Hume City Council
DHS
Lions Club
RSEA Safety Equipment
Quiksilver Surf Wear
Tommy Oz Fencing
Friends of Sammy Joe Foundation
Winslow Civil Contractors
Omintech Equipment
Balliana Landscape
Contact Us
Email:
contact@friendsofsammyjoe.org
Mail:
The Friends of Sammy-Joe
Foundation, 13 Hursley Court,
Craigieburn, Victoria 3064 Australia
Phone: Fax:
0407 558 151 03 9305 7591
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