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11 May, 2026

Navigate your compliance...

Every pedestrian bridge and shared path in Australia is subject to a range of standards covering everything from structural integrity and geotechnical performance, to...

Journal

14 Jan, 2026

Designing Structures for Sensitive...

Designing for sensitive sites means deeper thinking, tighter margins, and a careful balance of creativity, respect and environmental care.

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12 Nov, 2024

Walking the Talk

Walkable communities promise big benefits—but why aren’t we seeing more of them? FORGE explores how efficient outdoor structures could be the key.

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01 Nov, 2023

Turning screen time into green...

The outdoors. It used to be the only place Aussie kids wanted to spend their time. But the digital age has surrounded us with technology at every turn.

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24 Oct, 2023

Creating outdoor structures...

Outdoor time boosts health—but getting Aussies outside isn’t easy. Too often, uninspired structures fail to spark real community engagement.

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18 Oct, 2023

Why spending time outside feels...

We know time outdoors boosts wellbeing—COVID proved it. The challenge now? Helping Aussies keep that momentum going in a post-pandemic world.

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01 Aug, 2023

Can your structure be delivered......

In our previous article, we explored the critical role of design in the creation of safe outdoor structures. But as FORGE's (formerly Fleetwood Urban) John Dahdah explains, even...

Journal

18 Jul, 2023

Why safe structures always begin...

Safe projects don’t just magically happen. They require experience, good processes and tireless attention to detail. They also start far sooner than many people realise, often at...

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22 Jun, 2023

FORGE’s first-ever swing bridge...

Large span. Low Impact. FORGE's (formerly Fleetwood Urban) first-ever swing bridge.

Journal

10 Apr, 2023

Why outdoor structures are like...

Outdoor projects are rarely simple. But at FORGE, we turn complex challenges into clear, lasting solutions—without the stress or compromise.

Journal

16 Nov, 2022

Do your partners add value?

There are two types of businesses in this world. Margin takers and value adders. For more than 50 years here at FORGE (formerly Fleetwood Urban), our best work has consistently...

Journal

03 Nov, 2022

Redefining Nature Play

Bommy Knockers. Officially, they’re the spiny seed pod of the platanus tree. But for the families of Coombs in south-west Canberra, they will be forever linked to amazing nature...

Journal

01 Sep, 2022

Floods. Border Closures....

Every job presents its challenges. But our recently-completed bridge and boardwalk project for Greater Shepparton City Council in north-eastern Victoria will certainly take some...

Journal

29 Aug, 2022

The Future of Bridges is Green

Green bridges. No, they’re not covered in plants or grass. Rather, they’re part of a growing urban trend towards smaller and generally more cost-effective active transport...

Journal

15 Jun, 2022

Are you factoring life cycle costs...

The way a structure is designed and detailed is about more than just aesthetics. Long after the opening ribbon has been cut, the decisions you and your project team make today...

Journal

26 May, 2022

Transforming Adelaide Festival...

6-metre hexagonal ‘tree’ arbours transform new Adelaide Festival Plaza precinct. We’ve been creating outdoor structures for over 50 years now. But some projects still take our...

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27 Apr, 2022

Why timber is the coolest choice...

Australia’s towns and cities are warming. Increased population and housing density, coupled with reduced yard sizes and greenspaces, are placing mounting pressure on planners to...

Journal

11 Apr, 2022

Why timber is the world's most...

Everyone’s talking about sustainability. Everyone knows it’s important. But, as an industry, what are we actually doing about it? It’s a big question and one we’ve spent a lot of...

Journal

19 Mar, 2022

Design secrets of long-lasting...

There’s something wonderful about hardwood timber. From its natural touch and feel to its almost limitless design flexibility, we’ve been specifying native species like Ironbark,...

Journal

12 Oct, 2021

Unpacking the Bridge Code: The...

Discussing the scope – and limitations – of the Bridge Code with Liam Sacco, Principal Structural Engineer with global infrastructure provider, Cardno.

Journal

05 Oct, 2021

Cracking the Code

Each year in Australia, countless pedestrian structures are built unnecessarily – and expensively – to the full structural specifications of the Bridge Code, AS 5100. With a...

Journal

29 Sep, 2021

Central Coast meets Central Europe...

How a visit to the south of Germany inspired two elegant community bridges along the Tuggerah Lake Cycleway.

Journal

14 Sep, 2021

Behold... The 'Bandicoot Bum' of...

Inspired by Banjo Paterson. Designed by GbLA. Enjoyed by generations.“If you walk in the bush at night,In the wonderful silence deep,By the flickering lantern lightWhen the birds...

Journal

10 Aug, 2021

The Power of Custom Play

Humans are hard-wired to notice new and novel things. Whether we’re young or old, it’s those experiences we’ve never seen before that consistently excite, stimulate and intrigue...

Journal

21 Apr, 2021

Creating Sensational Playspaces

In many ways, modern playspaces are a lot like ducks. What you see on the surface – with kids laughing and jumping and swinging and sliding and crawling and climbing and running...

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Explore the projects currently in progress across Australia.

April 6, 2026

Into the Woods Play Structure

Melton is getting a new banyan tree-inspired play tower designed to become a standout feature within the local park....

March 29, 2026

Lytton Street Playspace

FORGE is delivering a new playspace at Lytton Street Park in Wentworthville as part of Cumberland City Council's...

August 12, 2025

Smiths Lane “Black Cockatoo” Play Structure

A new nature-inspired play space is coming to Smiths Lane, with custom structures influenced by the shape, texture...

July 7, 2025

Thomas Jack Park Playspace

Dalby's rich agricultural heritage is being brought to life through a series of custom play structures at Thomas Jack...

June 18, 2025

Newcastle Foreshore Park Playground

Newcastle's Foreshore Park is set to become home to one of the region's most significant new play destinations. As...

March 23, 2025

Casino Suspension Bridge

FORGE is delivering a landmark suspension bridge for Richmond Valley Council, creating a resilient new river crossing...

January 15, 2025

Bankside Playground

Rowville is set to welcome a new greenhouse-inspired play structure as part of the Bankside Estate development....

October 31, 2024

Gunyama Park

FORGE is delivering a major new play experience at Gunyama Park in Sydney's Green Square precinct, creating a...

October 24, 2024

The Gables Foreshore Park

FORGE is delivering a range of custom structures for the new Lake Foreshore precinct at The Gables. The works will...

August 15, 2024

Tamworth Regional Skywalk

FORGE is delivering the $18 million Tamworth Regional Skywalk for Tamworth Regional Council, creating a landmark...

July 24, 2023

Wrinklewort Park and Wetlands

FORGE is delivering the signature play experience for Wrinklewort Park and Wetlands at Westbrook in Melbourne's...

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Navigate your compliance...

Designing Structures for Sensitive...

Walking the Talk

Turning screen time into green...

Creating outdoor structures...

Why spending time outside feels...

Can your structure be delivered......

Why safe structures always begin...

FORGE’s first-ever swing bridge...

Why outdoor structures are like...

Do your partners add value?

Redefining Nature Play

Floods. Border Closures....

The Future of Bridges is Green

Are you factoring life cycle costs...

Transforming Adelaide Festival...

Why timber is the coolest choice...

Why timber is the world's most...

Design secrets of long-lasting...

Unpacking the Bridge Code: The...

Cracking the Code

Central Coast meets Central Europe...

Behold... The 'Bandicoot Bum' of...

The Power of Custom Play

Creating Sensational Playspaces

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Into the Woods Play Structure

Lytton Street Playspace

Smiths Lane “Black Cockatoo” Play Structure

Thomas Jack Park Playspace

Newcastle Foreshore Park Playground

Casino Suspension Bridge

Bankside Playground

Gunyama Park

The Gables Foreshore Park

Tamworth Regional Skywalk

Wrinklewort Park and Wetlands

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