The Playline features repurposed pipes from the old Wynyard Quarter tank farm that have been cleaned up, painted yellow and transformed into an interactive playground!

A—Liquid pipe
Take turns using the leaver to move liquid between the tanks as the pipes light up!

B—Tank lighting controller

C—Balance beam
Test your balance as you navigate two salvaged pipes that cross over each other! Look out for the valve on your way…

D—Talking tube – speak into one end to a friend on the other 

E—Misting controller
Cool down under this misty microclimate on hot summer days 

F—Lighting feature

G—Double swing set
Have twice the fun swinging high above Silo Park, with animated lights for Silo Summer nights 

H—Acoustic pipes
Make the liquids move at the push of a button. Can you hear it go?

 

Photos: Monster Valley

Other Features

Tank 102 viewing portals: The largest retained tank, features viewing portals, which allows you to see inside the structure. A pulley system and exterior speakers enable interactive art displays through the Park’s placemaking programme. 

Exchange pit: A viewing portal lets you see all the inner workings of the original exchange pit that used to distribute liquids from boats to tanks to be stored.

Tank 117 interactive lighting: Features a lighting system that can be programmed and controlled from the ground.