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Land Development
what do you get?
new ideas that work With Meinhardt’s Land Development team you get more. A multi-disciplinary engineering and professional technical services consultancy with over 50 years experience, our focus is on how we do what we do. Our aim is to provide you with new solutions, which work for your project: practical, cost-saving, time-saving ideas and a personal approach to delivery. When you come to Meinhardt you get ‘new ideas that work’ It’s what we call ‘Practical Imagination’™ Tom Harrington State Leader VIC Land Development
Steve Dunstone Discipline Leader VIC Civil
Alex Carey Associate Director VIC Urban Development
Delivering Practical Imagination Advice – Solutions – Delivery
“Whether you just need accurate and honest advice at an early stage or you need a full turnkey service through to implementation, we have the flexibility to tailor our approach specific to your needs. We thrive on solving your problems.”
Timely Approvals
“Delays can potentially be disastrous. We always aim to achieve outright approvals without the need for costly and lengthy appeals. We also have staff that have worked in all levels of government and can therefore utilize their knowledge and networks to achieve approvals in the most efficient manner.”
Added Extras
“Client feedback has helped shape our land development business. In direct response to this and to service you more comprehensively we have added Urban Design & Lands cape Architecture. To add more value we can provide marketing support in-house and create supporting literature for community consultation events and the like.”
In Touch and Up To Date
“You need assurances that we have our fingers on the pulse. With elected representatives across leading industry body committees, including the UDIA, Planning Institute of Australia and Property Council of Australia, we are fully aware of all the latest news, trends, issues and legislation, which we can use to your advantage.”
A Personal Service
“Good relationships are integral to the success of projects and the sector as a whole. As part of our personal service promise to you, we ensure access to a key senior point of contact throughout the life of the project. And when you need them.”
Scott Carne Associate VIC Land Development
John Harrison Director QLD Urban Development
Gary Menzies Manager QLD Civil Design
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Planning A complex planning process....navigated in a seamless “manner. As a result of their input and professionalism, the team was able to successfully deliver an outstanding mixed-use development outcome. David Carabott, Director | CHT Architects - Metrowest
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Planning can be complex. Assembling a team with the appropriate mix of expertise and experience is crucial. We believe people make the difference. You can call on specialists in all phases of property planning and development with knowledge from both the public and private sectors. It enables us to control the whole process on your behalf. From effectively forming and managing multi-disciplined teams to helping you tackle the challenges of community consultation, we take holistic responsibility for the delivery of positive outcomes. And with experience throughout Australia, we can provide both a local and national context for your planning projects. 01 Metrowest Meinhardt acted for the land owner to facilitate planning approval for the redevelopment of a major, strategic site in the Sunshine Activity Centre. The project is the first high density, mixed-use development for Sunshine and will provide a Green Star office building, ground level retail and residential apartments. Being a first for the area, the project involved an extensive and collaborative urban design workshop process with City of Brimbank during the pre-application phase to secure the successful outcome. 02 50 Claremont Street The challenge was to provide planning advice and statutory planning services to enable the use and development of the site as a multistorey residential building and then project manage the application through to decision stage. It encouraged ‘Active Frontages’ at ground level in addition to the application of ESD guidelines to building design and made a major contribution to supporting the further development of the South Yarra Activity Centre. The application was approved without the need for any planning appeals to VCAT, resolved 1:100 flood issues and incorporated a hockey centre for the neighbouring Melbourne High School.
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Due Diligence, Development Strategy and Advice Preparation and Assessment of Planning Permit Applications / Development Planning Scheme Amendments / Planning Proposals Strategic Studies and Reviews Preparation of Structure Plans, Master Plans and Urban Design Frameworks Community Consultation and Engagement
03 Wallan East Growth Area Meinhardt is representing a private landholder consortium in through the planning and development of a 130ha parcel of land at Wallan East, in Melbourne’s northern growth corridor. We will be providing integrated greenfield planning and engineering solutions, and developing tailored methodologies for the consortium. We will also conduct complex stakeholder negotiations with key decision makers, and strategic and statutory assessment, utilising a wide variety of different statutory and regulatory frameworks. We will also deliver high quality, conceptual mapping products which can be used to improve decision making and communicate complex matters in a clear and logical manner. 04 Heyfield Structure Plan The Structure Plan will guide the future use and development of the Heyfield Township for the next 20 years, and will provide the basis of a planning scheme amendment and update to Heyfield’s Settlement Strategy. We looked beyond the client brief to create a more holistic and wide-reaching strategy, carrying out extensive background research outside of the project scope. The result is an easily implementable strategy, which includes the first ever formal protection of Heyfield’s heritage assets.
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Design Good design is the cornerstone of any successful project. An intimate understanding of the site and its surrounds assists in the up-front resolution of difficult design issues and results in cost effective solutions. Strong stakeholder engagement throughout the design process will build rapport and reduce delays in delivery.
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Design is about unlocking the potential of a site and about maximising the value for the client, the community and the environment. We always look at projects both practically and imaginatively, balancing requirements to deliver a design which can help give you that market edge. Beginning with an in depth analysis and understanding of your site, we identify the opportunities and constraints for your project. You can then capitalise on our multidisciplinary capabilities and integrated design approach to achieve solutions, which are holistic, pragmatic and in-touch with the demands of modern day land development. We deliver you a financial return on your investment while respecting and addressing economic, social and environmental aspects.
01 Silverwoods, Yarrawonga, VIC This has been a challenging site. We have needed to achieve maximum yield for the client and also meet stakeholder requirements. Situated on an essentially flat, parcel of land, we have moved 1.5 million cubic metres of earth to lower the golf course and elevate the residential element and provide essential flood relief. While for the golf course we have devised an innovative irrigation reservoir linked to the Murray to provide an essential, assured water supply all year.
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Site Analysis Master Planning Civil and Environmental Engineering Landscape Design Water Sensitive Urban Design Sub-Division Design Golf Course Engineering Sustainable Community Design and Advice
02 Sunland Chancellor, Bundoora, VIC Sunland Chancellor has allowed the civil team to expand on traditional engineering methods to deliver this 58 dwelling medium density residential development. The housing product required significant terracing of the steep site by the provision of retaining walls and strategically located road and services infrastructure network. The site abuts a state park and required rigorous environmental management during construction to ensure the adjacent habitat was not detrimentally affected. 03 Monbulk Soccer Centre, VIC The Monbulk Soccer Centre is a “state of the art” soccer centre sympathetically designed to complement its surroundings. The first stage will consist of two full size synthetic FIFA star rated pitches to international playing standard, compliant flood pitches, treatment plant, improved road infrastructure, and storm water retention system. 04 Royal Rehabilitation Centre, Ryde, NSW We have reviewed the master plan and undertaken engineering designs for road, drainage and infrastructure works to enable consolidation of facilities on a 19ha site into a 2ha parcel of land. The solution allows for the construction of a new hospital, recreation facilities, access roads and new car parks, while saving the client money and opening up new opportunities.
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Delivery asterplans
“From stormwater harvesting and major branch sewers to NBN and environmentally sensitive wetlands, we have found the team at Meinhardt to be professional, responsible, committed and motivated to solution-minded engineering deliverables.� Hugh Webster, REDERA and ABAH GROUP
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Effective delivery is built on trust. A transparent approach allows clients to stay informed every step of the way. We build relationships. Project leaders take a hands-on approach, with extensive site presence, to enable consideration of added value options and alternatives, whether it is from a financial, programme or environmental perspective, right up until final handover. They are skilled in high level strategic thinking to negotiate positive outcomes. And to ensure timely handovers, we place particular emphasis and importance on our co-ordination and liaison role with authorities and stakeholders to deliver Statements of Compliance as soon as possible for clients.
01 PEET Livingston, Cranbourne We continue to provide civil engineering services to PEET Ltd, through the subdivision of its Livingston Estate. The project demonstrates our ability to manage the engineering design of a significant stage subdivisiion in Melbourne’s growth areas. 02 PEET Aston, Greenvale, VIC The parcel required the management of an extremely sensitive environmental area, which includes an aboriginal cultural heritage area, the protected habitat of the endangered golden sun moth and a dry rock wall constructed by early settlers. The wetland has been designed to meander around these significant elements to minimize disturbance. In addition, Meinhardt negotiated and delivered stringent environmental management practices during construction to meet the obligations of all stakeholders and achieve a quick settlement time for the client in the first stage. The project has received UDIA EnviroDevelopment Certification. 03 Hope Island Canal, Gold Coast, QLD The Hope Island Canal is a unique project that involves the construction of approximately 3 kilometres of 74 metre wide tidal flood mitigation canal through both privately owned and Council controlled lands. We were heavily involved in the complex coordination of numerous specialist consultants to ensure all EPA approvals were successfully met and that the recommendations were incorporated in the final civil designs, including council infrastructure requirements and compliance with relevant State and Federal acts.
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Site Supervision Contract Administration Project and Construction Management Statement of Compliance Approval Handover
04 The Oaks, Cessnock, NSW The development is sited on approximately 77 hectares and incorporates 150 residential allotments within the golf course. Meinhardt took a holistic approach to delivery to ensure the most effective outcome for the client. Taking full control of the construction management, we prepared the stormwater management strategy for the site to take into account the numerous environmental issues, successfully implemented Water Sensitive Urban Design initiatives and ultimately secured all the relevant authority approvals.
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Brooklyn Industrial Precinct Victoria
“Our working relationship has been excellent at tackling the complex issues faced during the course of the Brooklyn Industrial Area structure plan process. The joint stakeholder consultation has culminated in the development of an important draft document” Susan Fitton, Strategic Sites Officer – Brimbank City Council
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Collaboration and consultation
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Attracting
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environmental issues
new investment
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An integrated approach combined with sensitive community consultation has balanced the needs and expectations of the client, businesses and the local residents. We provided the City of Brimbank with strategic planning and environmental advice for Stage 1 of the 296ha Brooklyn Industrial Precinct; a key business and employment area of strategic significance in Victoria. The existing precinct includes quarrying, a former landfill and abattoirs and houses a range of businesses from retail to manufacturing. The nature of existing uses in the precinct and the proximity of the precinct to nearby residential areas created real challenges for the client. Meinhardt was appointed to identify issues and opportunities for a long-term strategy to address amenity and environmental concerns and strengthen the area’s role as a major employer and attract new investment and development. Central to the success of project was an extensive program of consultation with a huge range of stakeholders. This collaborative approach has led to a shared vision for the precinct with renewed confidence in the future of the area.
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Essendon Fields
Victoria
“Delivery of an innovative commercial precinct within Essendon Airport required the piecing together of outdated asset records, integration of a working airport environment and adherence to strict design parameters, a challenge met and delivered on time and within budget.�
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Full project management
improved implementation process
Continuity of project involvement and the effective management of multiple stakeholders have enabled a successfully co-ordinated implementation. Essendon Airport has been operating for over 75 years as a domestic and international passenger terminal with supporting aviation services. Essendon Fields Pty Ltd, the development arm of Essendon Airport Pty Ltd, has been given a charter to regenerate approximately 70 Ha in the northwestern sector of the site as a high quality commercial establishment. We have created and implemented a private electricity network, which has enabled an additional revenue stream for developer. In addition, stormwater management strategies were implemented to attenuate flood flows and to treat run-off prior to discharge into receiving waters to meet strict Melbourne Water and the City of Moonee Valley requirements. As principal consultant we have worked on the Master Plan through to contract administration.
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Varsity Lakes
Queensland
“The team’s relationship with local stakeholders and authorities and their great communication made the transfer of our 80Ha lake and environmental parcel to the Gold Coast City Council a seemingly straightforward exercise for something of this magnitude.” Carl Bruhn, General Manager - Town Centres | Communities - Lend Lease
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water run-off management
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Continuous service, from project acquisition to the construction of the last arterial road, has enabled a holistic approach and maximised the benefits of the design solutions. Varsity Lakes Estate is a multi-award winning master planned community development on the Gold Coast. The premium residential component of 190 allotments is located on the manmade Azzurra Island surrounded by a newly created lake. It incorporated the latest practices in water run-off management through the use of Proprietary Stormwater Improvement Devices, filter strips, bioretention filters and creek-like channels. Meinhardt Australia subsidiary Bradlees, as lead consultant for the Lake Orr reconstruction, had to overcome a number of complex issues including draining part of the existing lake to enable earthworks to take place. They also managed the hand over strategy of the project lakes to successfully dedicated the project’s water bodies to the Council.
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Putney Hill, Ryde
New South Wales
“We have worked closely with the architect, landscape architect, contractor and service authorities to seamlessly integrate the delivery of infrastructure without compromising the integrity of the high quality built form.�
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Creative
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Personal touch
extensive site attendance
Work scope
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Our creative and practical approach helped provide significant savings to the client during construction. Initiatives implemented that helped achieve this success include regular site attendance, diligent analysis of work processes, nomination of preferred sub-contractors and significant reduction in the export of general solid waste by creative management and reuse where appropriate on site. We were initially engaged to review the master plan of the 19ha, 800 dwelling site and undertake engineering DA and Detail Design for road, drainage and infrastructure works including a major intersection with Victoria Road, a pedestrian bridge over Victoria Road and a stormwater retention basin. In addition, we were responsible for co-ordinating the delivery of utility services to the site including lead-in and amplification works. Due to the success of our work during this civil design stage, our scope was widened to include a project management & superintendent role for all civil works & services infrastructure.
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