PROJECTS
CITY OF GOLD COAST - RECREATIONAL PARKS
Constraints Analysis
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Review of existing flood and environmental constraints to identify design options for the implementation of recreational facilities.
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Identify high level hydraulic impacts associate with design options.
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Investigate opportunities to improve ecological values.
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Identify any conflicts between the City Plan code provisions and site constraints.
ECO RESORT TIPPLERS
Ecological Assessment
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Ecological Assessment to identify existing environmental values of the site and the preparation of a professional report detailing the results of the site survey and findings.
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Specialist advice on the layout design to protect environmental features.
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Fauna survey.
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Assessment of potential impacts to ecological values resulting from the proposed development.
BRISWEST INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION
Stormwater Management, Hydraulic Assessment
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A 62 ha industrial subdivision.
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Undertook hydraulic modelling to size three (3) large detention basins for the mitigation of peak flow.
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Sizing of hydraulic control structures including outlet pipes, culverts, pits and weirs.
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Modelling analysis was based on 2D hydraulic modelling software - TUFLOW.
BROADWATER PARKLANDS
Coastal Management
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Offset marine habitat losses, associated with reclamation aspects of the project.
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Design and construction of a 1.2 ha tidal mangrove wetland.
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Improve the quality of stormwater discharged into the Broadwater.
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Increased diversity of marine habitat.
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Upgrade of the foreshore recreational parkland.
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Design of regional boating facility.
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Foreshore reclamation and beach nourishment.
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Concept designs.
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Project Coordination - Civil.
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Environmental Offset design
GOLD COAST CULTURAL PRECINCT
Ecological Assessment
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Marine Ecological Assessment to identify existing marine habitat values of the precinct's foreshore and internal tidal lake.
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Arborist Assessment of existing tree specimens to identify condition and health.
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Inform master plan designs which will seek to retain areas of significant value.
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Identify opportunities for additional habitat creation.
190 GOLDMINE ROAD
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Conceptual stormwater management plan for Reconfiguration of Lot (ROL) application.
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Design of a stormwater treatment wetland to meet necessary site pollutant removal efficiencies.
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Inclusion of both stormwater quality and quantity treatment measures to ensured that increases in stormwater pollutants and peak flow are mitigated.
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Conceptual sediment and erosion controls designed to minimise the discharge of sediment laden stormwater.
Stormwater Management
COLGATE SITE
Ecological and Stormwater Management
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Ecological Assessment to identify existing environmental values of the site, with a focus on koala habitat.
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Development of a rehabilitation management plan for retained koala habitat and surrounding disturbed land.
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Design of a precinct-wide stormwater management system to address stormwater quality and quantity.
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Provision of specialist advice throughout court proceedings to inform ecological outcomes.
OLD COACH ROAD UPGRADE
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Provided erosion and sediment control advice to the City of Gold Coast as part of a large road upgrade project.
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Developed and documented erosion and sediment control plans for implementation on site.
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Undertook staged audits to ensure control measures were implemented and maintained with CPESC certification.
Erosion and Sediment Control
MARINA MIRAGE
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Under marine plant impact assessment as part of a marina upgrade proposal.
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An underwater drone was used to assess pylons and benthic flora.
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Shoreline assessment of marine values.
Marine Plant Assessment
GOLD COAST AIRPORT PRECINCT
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A 2D TUFLOW hydraulic model was used to assess existing flood behaviour.
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Updated hydrology was undertaken to reflect AR&R rainfall.
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Modelling was conducted to assess hydraulic structure upgrades.
Hydraulic Assessment
MONTEGO
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A 157 lot rural residential development - 4,000 m2 lots.
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Prepared Stormwater Management designs for 9 treatment basins in association with Mortons Urban Solutions.
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Undertook hydraulic modelling of major drainage lines and conveyance structures.
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Supervised bioretention construction.
Stormwater Management
EASTLAKE STREET - INDUSTRIAL
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A 17 lot industrial subdivision over 18 ha.
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Undertook an environmental assessment to identify site environmental values.
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Prepared a rehabilitation plan for degraded locally significant wetland areas.
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Documented a stormwater management plan which included two large bioretention systems for the treatment of stormwater runoff,
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Prepared a 2D hydraulic model to predict flood behaviour across the site and analyse the degree of impact to flood levels and velocities.
Stormwater Management, Hydraulic Assessment, Ecological
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, COOMERA
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Stormwater Management for 288 lot freehold residential subdivision.
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Design and documentation of two (2) large stormwater treatment measures.
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Ensured that increases in stormwater pollutants and peak flow are mitigated prior to discharge to downstream properties.