Cost Analysis of a 30 x 30 play area with an estimated life of 15 years:
WoodChips
Materials only -$13167
-30’x 30’ = 900 sqft
-900sqft (at 8” deep) = 26.6 cu. yd.
AnnualMaterials Cost: 26.6 cu. yd. at $33/cu. yd. (Delivered) = $877.80
TotalMaterial Costs over 15 yrs = $13167
Labor rate - $1600/yrx 15 yrs = $24000
-Manpower is calculated for removal of decomposing wood chips
-Labor rate includes application of delivered wood chips by contractor
-Labor rate includes periodic dressing of surface
-Transportation cost of hauling exhausted chips and landfill fees not included
Materials.………….……………………….….. $13167
Labor………………………....…………….….. $24000
Total Budget cost (projected)…………………. $37167 (Labor and Materials)
SyntheticTurf
30’x 30’ = 900sf @ $12.00/sf……………….........$10,800 (Labor and Materials)
Amortized cost over 15 years - Wood Chips - $877/yr– materials only
Wood Chips - .$2477/yr – labor and materials
Synthetic turf - $720/yr
Adjustments:
-Total project cost could be materials only cost if:
-Volunteer labor is applied
-There is no spent materialdisposal
(71% Savings over 15 years)