GP Bluestone completed a carefully managed shared-use trail and landscaping project, combining durable pathway construction, natural material selection and strict environmental controls to enhance access through a sensitive parkland setting.

GP Bluestone proudly delivered Stage 3 of the Sydenham Park Trails project, focusing on a 3-meter-wide shared walking and cycling trail on VicRoads land adjacent to the Calder Freeway and Kings Road. This no-excavation, environmentally sensitive project required careful coordination to protect existing native vegetation and wildlife, strictly following the Wildlife & Ecology Construction Environment Management Plan.

Our scope included installation of high-quality Victorian-sourced basalt and bluestone rock edging to seamlessly blend with the natural landscape, construction of durable Dromana toppings pathways reinforced with Geo-Hex interlocking cells, and the delivery of sustainable stormwater solutions with slotted drainage. A key feature was the installation of no-dig 12-meter boardwalks and wildlife bridges manufactured by Fleetwood, ensuring minimal ground disturbance while enhancing trail connectivity.

The works also included concrete pads for furniture fixings, installation of drinking fountains, bike racks, and street furniture, all placed with care to maintain site integrity. Temporary fencing, traffic management, and site facilities were expertly managed to minimise disruption and protect the environment.

Sydenham Park Trails project shows GP Bluestone’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and collaboration in delivering infrastructure that supports both community use and ecological preservation.