Chris Batenburg director of NT Shade and Canvas opened his business in 2001 and it has grown steadily over the years. More recently Michelle, his wife, has joined the team, with a back ground in Education, teaching at schools in Darwin she can assist with all Play Consulting needs.
Chris and Michelle were both born in Darwin and are passionate about offering a quality, local service to the people of the Territory.
Chris prides over his work and always ensures he is the on site manager and oversees every aspect of the job. Chris is a self-certifier with the Building Board, Self-Certifier Number 23929SC. He also completed an intensive 5-day course on Playground Safety, fulfilling requirements to be a Playground Safety Inspector.
NT Shade is pleased to announce we are the Territory's only one stop shop for all your playground needs!
Our full list of services includes:
Shade structures
Playground Planning and Design
Playground installation
Rubber Surfacing
NT Shade is the only agent for Urban Play in the Northern Territory. Urban Play specialises in the design and development of children's playgrounds. As part of this partnership NT Shade is the exclusive agent for KOMPAN play equipment, a company widely recognised as the world leader in the design and manufacture of high quality play equipment. In addition, NT Shade exclusively distributes for the market leaders in international brands including COROCORD Spacenets, RHINO skate Ramps, Sonarc Musical Sculptures, and is also an agent for Richter Water Play equipment.
All our award-wining brands have a well-earned reputation for delivering high quality products that are independently certified by an International Standards Engineer. Our brands offer superior coatings, industry-leading warranties, durable structural components and high-grade plastics, which mean our playgrounds, perform and last much better than cheaper imitations.
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