Clear communication and coordinated delivery from concept through to handover.
Local knowledge · Proven experience · Complete delivery
From groundworks to great play.
From consultation and design through to construction, soft-fall surfacing, HIC impact testing, compliance and ongoing maintenance—all delivered by one experienced local team.
SiteWise Green approvedHIC impact testingCouncils, schools & communities
Who are we?
Your local team for playgrounds, surfaces and property care.
SGC Services is Otago owned and operated, creating safe, durable and engaging spaces for councils, schools, kindergartens, community organisations and commercial clients throughout Otago and Southland.
We bring together practical construction experience, specialist surfacing knowledge and ongoing maintenance support, giving clients one team from early advice through to completion.
Materials and methods selected for heavy use and Otago’s changing weather.
Accessible routes, sensory play, transfer opportunities and welcoming spaces.
Repair, renewal and reuse options considered before full replacement.
What we do
From the groundworks up.
Specialist recreation delivery supported by broad construction and property capability.
01 · Playgrounds
Play spaces with purpose
Design collaboration, site preparation, equipment installation, inclusive access, cultural integration and complete construction.
02 · Surfaces
Soft-fall & sports turf
Synthetic turf, wet-pour rubber, chip, shock pads, repairs and HIC testing.
03 · Property
Explore servicesProperty & facilities support
A responsive team for planned projects, routine maintenance and repairs.
- Project management
- Building
- Landscaping
- Drainlaying
- Grounds care
- General repairs
Soft-fall specialists
Tested for safety. Designed for real life.
Soft-fall is a safety system, not simply a finish. We match surface type and depth to the site, equipment, fall height, expected use and long-term maintenance needs.
- Synthetic turf over compliant shock-pad systems
- Wet-pour rubber with bespoke colours and graphics
- Playground chip and hybrid surface solutions
- HIC impact testing, reporting and maintenance advice
- Basejump renewal to extend suitable existing rubber
- Repair-first options that reduce waste and cost
Recent jobs
Local work we’re proud to stand behind.
A selection of playground, soft-fall and school projects recently completed across Dunedin and coastal Otago.
Recently completed · July 2026
McMillan Park
One of our latest completed playground projects, combining practical construction delivery with a durable, finished recreation space.
Destination playground · 2024
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Inclusive access, cultural storytelling and a mix of turf, wet-pour and chip in a high-profile public setting.
Specialist school · 2025
Te Whirika Sara Cohen
A safe, accessible play-and-learning environment for students with high and complex needs.
DCC playground · 2025
Watson Park
Equipment renewal, synthetic turf soft-fall, drainage improvements and secure fencing beside an active school.
Community playground · 2023
Karitāne Reserve
A community-led renewal incorporating mana whenua input, wet-pour artwork and carefully reused heritage materials.
School project · August 2026
Mornington School
Recent local delivery of a durable recreation surface within an active school environment.
How we work
Clear control from first conversation to final check.
Listen
Understand the users, site, budget and desired outcome.
Plan
Develop practical solutions, programme and procurement.
Coordinate
Manage trades, suppliers, access and communication.
Build
Deliver safely with quality visible throughout the work.
Verify
Test, certify, hand over and support the finished asset.
Property services
One call for projects, maintenance and repairs.
Our property team supports commercial and community clients with coordinated services, reliable communication and practical solutions tailored to each site.
Trusted locally
Good work. Straightforward communication.
“Amazing to work with—and generous with their knowledge and time.”Principal · Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Get in touch
Let’s talk about your project.
Tell us what you’re planning or what needs attention. We’ll come back to you with a practical next step.