St Morris Reserve Upgrade

Location	City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, South Australia
Sector	Community, Custom, Elements, Restroom

Project Overview

The St Morris Reserve Upgrade in South Australia included the supply and installation of a customised public restroom and Capricorn Shelter by Terrain Group. Delivered in collaboration with Landskap and the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, the project enhances accessibility and durability within this revitalised community park.

Design Collaboration & Engineering

During early site meetings, Landskap identified the need for:

A compliant public restroom
A shade shelter
A coordinated design outcome between both structures

At specification stage, Terrain Group’s engineering team re-designed the restroom layout to better support site flow and accessibility.

Key refinements included:

✅ Removal of the front verandah and posts to improve pedestrian movement
✅ Improved access along the main playground thoroughfare
✅ Reconfiguration of the service area to run adjacent to the WCC cubicle (rather than behind)

These adjustments ensured the building footprint complemented the playground layout while maintaining full compliance and functionality.

Product(s) Features

To support the upgraded play space, Terrain Group delivered a coordinated shelter and restroom solution designed for durability, accessibility and long-term performance in a high-use community environment.

Capricorn Shelter

The 6m x 4.5m Capricorn Shelter provides essential shade and gathering space adjacent to the new playground. Designed to complement the surrounding landscape elements, the structure features a Commercial Bronze anodised aluminium frame paired with a Colorbond® Dune roof and gutter system.

Installed using a sub-surface fixing method below finished level, the shelter achieves a clean architectural finish while maintaining structural integrity and longevity.

Key features include:

6m (L) x 4.5m (W) footprint
Commercial Bronze anodised aluminium structure
Colorbond® Dune roof and gutter
Two high-side screening sections for additional weather protection
Low maintenance, corrosion-resistant aluminium construction

The anodised finish provides long-term colour stability and durability, making it ideal for public open space environments.

2-Door Restroom Series

The customised 2-Door Restroom was engineered to suit the specific site layout and pedestrian flow requirements. In collaboration with Landskap, the building was re-designed to remove the traditional verandah and posts, improving circulation along the main playground thoroughfare.

A combined service duct and storage area was positioned adjacent to the WCC cubicle — an alternative configuration that better supported site constraints and overall access.

The building incorporates:

1 x WCC compliant cubicle
1 x side service/store room
Concealed cistern DDA compliant toilet
WCC basin and tap
Grab rails and shelf
Liquid soap dispenser and sharps disposal
2 x GPOs within the service area

Terrain Group managed the full installation scope including:

Survey set-out and excavation
Slab construction
Plumbing and electrical (first and second fix)
Building erection
Testing, commissioning and professional clean

Finished in Commercial Bronze cladding with Dune roof and door detailing, the restroom aligns visually with the shelter to deliver a cohesive and architecturally considered outcome.

Community Benefits

While the Trinity Valley upgrade focuses heavily on underground stormwater infrastructure designed to manage 1-in-100-year storm events, the above-ground improvements create a modern and accessible recreational space for residents.

The upgraded reserve now offers:

New shaded playground facilities
Accessible public amenities
Improved circulation and pedestrian flow
Durable infrastructure designed for long-term performance
Refreshed landscaping with over 140 new trees

The St Morris Reserve Upgrade demonstrates how early collaboration, thoughtful engineering and high-quality materials can support both environmental resilience and vibrant community use.