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Grand Lakes Estate

We provided town planning, survey, civil design, structural design, project management, and contract administration phases of the project

  • $90M

    Project Value

  • 800

    Lots

  • 100

    Hectares

  • Lara, Victoria, Australia

    Lara, Victoria, Australia

An award winning residential development blends amenities with nature

Whether one building, or an entire residential development, as urban areas grow, we must be ever more creative in how projects integrate with the environment—it’s what clients expect and communities demand. This was our goal for the Grand Lakes Estate, in Lara near Geelong, a residential development delivering 800 lots with three ornamental lakes, wetlands and landscaped parkland, four kilometres of mixed-use trails, and nearly one kilometre of boardwalks.

Our focus was on the design and management of the water infrastructure. This included the design of extensive wetland and open water elements throughout the development, as well as waste-water treatments including a sewer pump station, and a rising main design. This culminated in the structural and civil design, and construction management for a culvert bridge crossing the wetland and forming the centerpiece of the development.

As the lead consultant, we provided services including town planning, survey, civil design, structural design, design of internal roads, project management, and contract administration. We also provided liaison with the local council and service authorities. Taking a creative approach paid off in awards from the Urban Design Institute of Australia for Design and Environmental excellence. We believe these awards reflect our commitment to technical excellence and passion for the project, a desire to create better outcomes for communities, and a determination to help clients realise their vision.

At a Glance

Offices
Client
  • Bisinella Developments
Awards
National UDIA Excellence Award for Environmental, 2016
Victorian UDIA Excellence Award for Residential Development, 2015
Victorian UDIA Excellence Award for Environmental, 2015
Meet Our Team

Peter Preece, Operations Leader, Community Infrastructure (VIC, SA, TAS)

I’m focused on creating sustainable communities using sound design principles that provide quality housing, supporting infrastructure and safe community spaces.
Peter Preece Operations Leader, Community Infrastructure (VIC, SA, TAS) Read More

Claire Bickerstaff, Business Leader, Community Development (Regional Victoria)

The diversity of planning and having a positive impact on how places evolve over time is what I love about planning.
Claire Bickerstaff Business Leader, Community Development (Regional Victoria) Read More

Philip Henderson, Group Leader, Civil Regional UIPL

I take a strategic approach when advocating for the best outcomes for our clients and projects.

Daniel Barker, Construction Manager

I enjoy building relationships with our clients, solving problems, and coming up with innovative solutions for my team to deliver projects.

Michael Woods, Group Leader - Geospatial, Geelong

Surveying isn’t purely about measurement. It involves problem solving, client understanding, and relationships.

Peter Preece

Operations Leader, Community Infrastructure (VIC, SA, TAS)

Claire Bickerstaff

Business Leader, Community Development (Regional Victoria)

Philip Henderson

Group Leader, Civil Regional UIPL

Daniel Barker

Construction Manager

Michael Woods

Group Leader - Geospatial, Geelong

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