10. Urban Development Capability Statement

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| urban development CapabIlItY statement |

CompanY proFIle ........................................................... 1

total InteGrated solutIons ..................................... 2

1. Infrastructure and environment .............................. 3

2. urban land development ......................................... 42.1 Relevant Project Experience ............................................................6

urban renewal & public realm awarded projects .......... 17

tablEoF cOntEnts

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cOmpanyPRofilE

meinhardt’s project consulting services focus on key market sectors including:

prOpErtyurban land Development >buildings > industrial >leisure & recreation > retail > EsD/sustainability >planning >statutory & strategic >

EnVirOnmEnt

Waste management >

Hydrogeology >

contaminated soil >

Water Quality >

Environment planning >

transpOrt

aviation >

road >

rail >

the scope of services offered includes master planning, feasibility studies, benchmarking, energy audits, design, documentation, tendering, supervision during construction, commissioning, post contract evaluation and asset management.

these services are provided by our offices throughout Australia, Asia, united Kingdom and the us

Meinhardt Consulting Engineers was established in Australia in 1955 and now operates in 12 countries over four continents.

We are recognised as a leading global provider of planning, engineering and technology services.


meinhardt is one of the very few multi-disciplinary firms operating on a global basis. Our engineers work in an integrated environment and hence appreciate the interfacing requirements of all disciplines. integration has been demonstrated to benefit our clients by ensuring solutions are fully coordinated and holistic.

as a multi-disciplinary practice we provide a total engineering team approach to all aspects of engineering including building services, civil, structural, facade, environmental and infrastructure.

Our philosophy is simple: our clients’ needs are paramount. yet determining those needs is rarely a simple task. in order to produce the ultimate engineering solution, we take the time to understand our clients’ business and all relevant factors. the outcome is a

solution that has the flexibility to cater for changing conditions and provide “added value” to the client.

the meinhardt Group maintains a centralised technology and knowledge base such as information technology, technical development, leading edge design solutions just to name a few.

as a result of this structure our various disciplines can access and share all the knowledge and technology gained and/or developed by the offices at the various geographical locations.

this also enables us to readily undertake national and international projects in a single or multi-project office environment.

Further details in the diversity of the meinhardt Group can be found on our Group website – www.meinhardtgroup.com.

tOtalInteGrated sOlutiOns


1. inFrastructurE& envIronment

meinhardt has successfully built up their infrastructure and Environmental business worldwide and now designs and manages large civil and infrastructure project for Government, institutional, private sector and aid agency clients. many of these are multi-disciplinary projects in which we engage the best international expertise appropriate for the project and location.

Our infrastructure and Environmental teams are integrated internationally and each office draws upon staff and expertise from other to supplement as needed. through this approach meinhardt has built an enviable international record in infrastructure, civil and environmental work.

meinhardt’s client-focused commitment and long and distinguished experience in public works and private infrastructure provide our clients with confidence that dependable yet state-of-the art solutions to today’s projects will be achieved, on time, and on budget.


meinhardt is committed to ensuring our clients gain maximum value from their assets, while minimising the overall costs. We can take care of all aspects of your urban and land development, from the initial feasibility, outline development plans and environmental impact studies to full design and project management.

meinhardt’s track record in land development extends from commercial projects such as the Fort bonifacio Global city (philippines) and bintan island international resort (indonesia), to Earth sanctuaries Eco-tourism resort (Victoria, australia) and numerous residential land sub-divisions throughout australia and across asia.

a successful land development project requires a point of difference to maximise land value. Meinhardt has a commitment to providing environmentally sensitive engineering solutions to maximise aesthetic value. to service our land development projects,

meinhardt provide supplementary strengths in:

Environmental Engineering >Water resources >Golf course Engineering >landscape architecture >Engineering

Our design teams are regularly invited to provide engineering solutions to landscape and golf course architects where sensitivity to the final built form is paramount.

2. urbanland dEvEloPMEnt

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Greenvale

this 500Ha site will continue development over the next 10 years on 4 different fronts with linkages to all residential and recreational developments surrounding the Greenvale reservoir. the sub-divisional development incorporates 4,000 housing lots, schools, retail precinct, child care, medical and aged care facilities.

meinhardt is the principal consultant, providing engineering planning, complete design and documentation, construction management and contract management services for the full project development.

urban development and infrastructure engineering works include bulk earthworks, road works, sewerage, water reticulation, electrical and telecommunications networks. Drainage works include the creation of the reservoir protection bund, pipe networks, retarding basins, wetlands and water sensitive urban design.

location: victoria, Australia

Mosaic living, lalor

mosaic living is a staged 475 lot residential infill development located on 57 hectares of the former lalor Public Golf Course approximately 17 kilometres north of the melbourne cbD. mosaic has been planned around a “piazza” in the centre of the development which incorporates shops and cafes and provides a hub for the community to interact. mosaic is delivering a retirement Village and two football ovals and landscaped public open space for walking tracks and outdoor activities.

Habitat zones for the endangered growling grass frog are to be provided along with the provision of a wetland / retarding basin system to manage storm water generated by the development.

meinhardt has been engaged to provide:

civil engineering for bulk >earthworks, pavement,sewer, water and storm water >management.Water sensitive urban Design >(WsuD) implementation.Environmental investigations and >remediation monitoring.relevant authority approvals. >construction management. >


Silverwoods Yarrawonga

silverwoods is an iconic residential and recreational development occupying 160 hectares on the bank of lake mulwala. the development will provide a thomson perrett designed championship golf course, clubhouse, hotel, serviced apartments and a minimum of 850 residential allotments.

meinhardt is preparing the site master plan to take into account the sensitive environmental issues and to undertake detailed design, documentation and construction management of the civil infrastructure for the residential and golf elements.

Services offered include:civil engineering for bulk >earthworks, pavement, sewer, water and storm water management.Water sensitive urban Design. >Environmental management >strategies and monitoring.Hydrogeological investigations. >relevant authority approvals. >


2.1 RELEVANTproJeCt EXpEriEncE


Cornell’s Hill Estate

meinhardt has been engaged for the design and construction management of the internal and external civil infrastructure. cornell’s Hill Estate is located approximately 30km north of melbourne at the north-west corner of yan yean road and cookes road in Doreen within the city of Whittlesea.

This 21ha site comprises of 225 lots and 1.0ha reserve. The estate will be developed in five stages. Meinhardt was engaged by the developer GEO properties pty ltd as consultants on Stages 1 & 2 and major external infrastructure works. Stages 1 & 2 comprises of approximately 95 lots ranging from 600 sqm to 1300 sqm. subdivision works included construction of roads, drainage, sewerage, water mains, electricity, gas, telecommunication and retaining walls.

External works included 1.2km of melbourne Water main Drainage works pipe size ranging from 1050 dia to 1650 dia, approx 900m of 225 dia reticulation sewer and 1km of Yarra Valley Water branch sewer. Works also included upsizing of approx 1km of existing 150 dia water main to 225 dia along yan yean road and reconstruction of cookes road.

location: doreen, Australia

toolern Structure Plan,

the toolern structure plan is the largest strategic planning project undertaken within melbourne’s growth areas. the toolern Growth area is located in the shire of melton and covers approximately 2,400 hectares to the south east of the melton township. toolern is projected to provide approximately 24,000 new dwellings for 60,000 new residents over the next 20 years along with 500 hectares of employment land.

meinhardt were engaged as the engineering consultant to support the macroplan australia lead project team to provide strategic advice regarding the provision of services infrastructure to the study area.

Our role required high level liaison with the consultant team and relevant stakeholders to identify the proposed location and size of trunk roads, water, sewer, electricity, communications and storm water assets and to provide indicative construction cost estimates to assist with the preparation of the toolern development contributions plan.

location: Melton South

the oaks, Cessnock

the redevelopment of the cessnock Golf club located in the Hunter Valley of new south Wales will deliver a residential and recreational estate comprising a Jack newton designed championship golf course, clubhouse and hotel. the development is sited on approximately 77 hectares and will incorporate a minimum of 150 residential allotments within the golf course.

meinhardt has been appointed to prepare the storm water management strategy for the site to take into account the numerous environmental issues and to undertake detailed design, documentation and construction management of the civil infrastructure for the residential and golf course elements.

services offered include:storm water modeling >civil engineering for bulk >earthworks, pavement, sewer, water and storm water management. Water sensitive urban Design >(WsuD) implementation.Environmental management >strategies and monitoring.relevant authority approvals. >construction management.. >

location: Cessnock, Sydney



la Perouse

This 178 Lot Australand development integrates earthworks design (180,000m3) with golf course lake/mounding to lift the proposed development above the1 in 100 year flood plain. Water sensitive urban design features include wetlands, grassed swales, and separating roof and road drainage paths. The existing swampy natural ground slow settlement rate significantly increased through the provision of 37,000 wick drains and a horizontal sand drainage medium with geotextile reinforcement.Clerk of Works & superintendency of the site was also undertaken by meinhardt.


Hervey Bay

Hervey bay is a 450 hectare multi-use resort situated in Hervey bay, Queensland. the development comprises of:

A 5-6 star and a 3-4 star resorts complex including accommodation, apartments, restaurants, bar and other facilities including a 18 hole championship private and public golf courses with pro shop, driving range and practice green, water theme park, football / multi purpose stadium and local retail village.

meinhardt has been appointed to prepare a preliminary development plan for the site and also a development definition report to allow for a detailed master plan study to be developed.

location: Queensland, Australia

Waterfront City docklands

Waterfront City is a 19.3-hectare parcel of land comprising a unique and scarce water frontage to Victoria Harbour and a strong 550m presence to Footscray road. meinhardt has already been commissioned by the developer to provide multi-disciplinary engineering services for the project.

meinhardt will undertake full consultancy services for:

infrastructure >Environment - >Fire >Hydraulics. >

the development will incorporate a waterfront piazza public marina boutique residential accommodation retail waterfront restaurants and bars a high level of landscaping and open public space and an entertainment precinct. this appointment follows on from our recent engagement as Environmental assessor on the project. the project will be developed in stages over some 8-10 years

location: Melbourne, Australia



Carlton United Brewery

meinhardt were engaged to assist in the tender bid phase for the purchase of the site. in particular meinhardt were responsible for verifying the concept design and revising design concepts for the development which comprises a 6ha mixed residential, retail and commercial development with new roads, services and central park. On completion the development will comprise about 1600 apartments, 89,000m2 of commercial and retail space.

in reviewing the development masterplan for the prospective purchaser meinhardt were responsible for concept design of stormwater drainage, WsuD, detention and treatment systems as well as evaluation of the road geometry, service corridor planning and preliminary sizing and design of electrical, telecommunications and hydraulic services. in addition meinhardt have undertaken a preliminary review of the contamination issues on site and provide advice how these works will impact on the development and how the site can be remediated

location: Chippendale, nSW

Royal Rehabilitation Centre, Ryde

royal rehabilitation centre have proposed to consolidate their facilities on their existing 19 hectare site to a new facility on a 2 hectare parcel of land on the site. as such it is proposed that the remaining 17 hectares be redeveloped into a mixture of high, median residential apartments and townhouses with up to 690 dwellings, as well as new community facilities such as gym, swimming pool and community centre. as part of these works

it is proposed that the land will be subdivided and new roads, stormwater detention basin, utility services and parks will be provided.

meinhardt were engaged to review the master plan and undertake engineering Da design for road, drainage and infrastructure works including major intersections with Victoria road and a pedestrian bridge over Victoria road. in addition meinhardt were responsible in identifying the location of existing services on and adjacent to the site as well as determining what additional lead-in works are required for development of the site. as a result of these investigations it was revealed that substantial services upgrades are required offsite.

location: Sydney, Australia

Essendon fields - Urban Regeneration

Essendon airport pty ltd, a joint venture between Linfox Property Group and the becton Group, has appointed meinhardt as principal consultant to assist in the preparation and implementation of the Essendon airport redevelopment master plan. this includes a regeneration of approximately 70 Ha in the northwestern sector of the site as a high quality commercial establishment.

meinhardt is providing the following services:

Environmental monitoring and >management strategies;civil engineering for pavements, >sewer, water and stormwater management;Water sensitive urban Design >(WsuD) implementation;services engineering for electrical >and gas reticulation;specialist services including EsD >and fire services;




Carnegie Cove

carnegie cove is an integrated golf course and residential subdivision located on the north coast of new south Wales. Significant Environmental and planning studies were undertaken to protect the local flora and fauna. reclaimed water for irrigation is sourced from the existing township scheme.

location: Bonny Hill, nSW

Storm Retirement village

meinhardt have been engaged to undertake the concept and detail design of the civil and stormwater works for the proposed retirement village. the development is to comprise a 125 bed hostel and 54 self car units set on a 6 ha site.

meinhardt were responsible for road and earthworks design as well as site stormwater drainage and detention.

as the site was subject to substantial flooding it was necessary to design a stormwater detention system which was above the flood impacts of the surrounding areas.

location: Sydney, nSW

Stamford Apartments

stamford have proposed to build a residential apartment tower and retail centre in Gloucester street sydney. part of this work involves the construction of 2 levels of basement car parking which will extend under the adjacent cumberland street. as such it is proposed to excavate Cumberland street to construct these works and then reconstruct the road to the new levels to suit the development and site constraints.

meinhardt were engaged to undertake the detail design of both the structural and civil works on the project. in particular the civil works comprised the redesign of a 250m section of Cumberland Street between Essex street and Grosvenor street. this section of road is subject to flooding due to a trapped low point in the road which resulted in flooding to an adjacent building. as a result of reconstructing the road, meinhardt proposed the road to be regraded to minimise the trapped low point and remove the risk of future flooding of the building. In addition meinhardt were responsible for the design road and drainage works and coordinate services in the new road construction.

location: the Rocks, nSW



Greens Beach Golf Club inc

Greens beach is to be a world-class golf, recreation and residential facility located on existing golf course land situated at Greens beach, tasmania. the thomson perrett designed 18-hole golf course is to include a new clubhouse, 230 fully serviced housing lots and 32 serviced villa units.

meinhardt has been appointed to assist in the preparation of the site master plan to take into account the sensitive environmental issues and to undertake detailed design and documentation of the civil infrastructure for the development.

services offered include:Environmental monitoring and >management strategies;Hydrogeological engineering; >civil engineering for bulk >earthworks, pavement, sewer, water and stormwater management;Water sensitive urban Design >(WsuD) implementation;

location: tasmania, Australia

Croydon Golf Club Relocation

meinhardt have provided environmental and infrastructure advice for the proposed relocation of croydon Golf course to a new site in yering. Works during the preliminary and planning stages included:

advice on service options >including use of reclaimed water for irrigationPhase 1 Environmental Site >assessmentinvestigation of soils and >groundwater studies of fauna and flora on the site and in adjacent waterwaysEnvironment improvement plan >for use of reclaimed water for irrigationEnvironmental management plans >for construction and operationa referral to the Department of >Environment and Heritage under the Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act.


Whittlesea Golf Course

the proposed Whittlesea Golf Course will be the first new 18-hole championship grade public Golf course to be developed in melbourne in more that 15 years.

meinhardt have been commissioned by the city of Whittlesea and Graeme marsh Golf Design to provide all engineering services relating to the Golf course design. the site is located in an area of State Environmental significance with development being controlled by environmental and archaeological overlays defined in the City of Whittlesea planning scheme.

the site is dissected by a natural waterway. Hydraulic and hydrogeological modelling and a site Environmental management plan will ensure minimal environmental impact on the waterway. Treated effluent from yarra Valley Water will be used for irrigation.

meinhardt are also providing all structural and building services Engineering for the new clubhouse.




Australia Gardens

the rGb’s australia Garden cranbourne is the largest public park development in Victoria in 120 years. meinhardt close association with landscape architect taylor cullity and lethlean has allowed a number of innovative designs that emphasis an ‘invisible’ approach to infrastructure.

Hydrogeology has been the key to the site where natural groundwater level modelling has determined planting regimes and water body extents. Our in-house expertise in environmental and hydrogeological design has been greatly appreciated by tcl & rbG design teams.


Chirnside Park Activity Centre: Urban design Master Plan

meinhardt is currently engaged by yarra ranges shire to provide sustainable engineering solutions for the soon to be released chirnside park activity centre master plan. the master plan is to provide a thriving mixed-use centre, comprising a full range of retailing, entertainment functions, professional services and community facilities incorporating a diversity of medium and higher density residential living opportunities that provide added vibrancy to the centre.

meinhardt is providing inputs for the incorporation of Water sensitive urban Design (WsuD) and stormwater management, collection and re-use into the master plan.

location: Chirnside Park, Australia

Golfam Golf Course, Penrith

Golfam obtained development consent from penrith city council to construct the panthers Golf course, penrith. the proposed works included modifications to peach tree creek as well as the construction of permanent water bodies within the immediate vicinity of the creek.

the works completed on site to date varies from the originally approved works. as such, it has been requested by council that investigations be performed regarding the impact of the as built works on the site hydraulics and flooding, with respect to the original concept.

Following construction meinhardt were engaged by Golfam to undertake a review of the as built levels to determine the following:

Where site levels are higher/lower >than the proposed design levelsExtent of departure from original >design (including cut and fill volumes)likely effect of works on the >floodwaters, flood levels andcompare the pre-developed to the >post-developed levels.Identify areas where significant >change in level has occurred and

location: Sydney, Australia



Essendon fields - northern Access

Within Victoria, miE are currently providing full consultancy services for the planning, development and delivery of the twelve million dollar northern access road project on behalf of Vicroads, who will become the eventual asset owner, and Essendon airport.

this project involves duplicated elevated carriageways across the tullamarine Freeway between airport West and Essendon airport, and new freeway exit and entry ramps. VicRoads will become the asset owners at the culmination of the defects liability period managed by miE. the design and construct contract is being delivered by abigroup in accordance with Vicroads standard specifications


City link Project

The $1.8 Billion City Link Project consists of approximately 22km of freeway cutting through the heart of melbourne. the project joins three of melbourne’s largest arterial freeways consisting of two tunnels and numerous bridges and many km of elevated freeway. services provided by meinhardt included:

Environmental auditing of >construction sites. preparation and review of site >Environmental action plans (Eap) and Environmental management plans (Emp).monitoring of wastewater disposal >from site

Due to the city link project remaining in the public spotlight throughout all stages, meinhardt assisted the lead contractor in providing a state of the art environmental management system throughout the projects construction.

location: Melbourne, Australia .

Craigieburn Bypass

the abigroup is carrying out the construction of a freeway connection from the northern ring road to the Hume Freeway bypassing craigieburn. abi Group engaged meinhardt to document several impressive architectural features that are to be incorporated into the freeway link

these include a sweeping curtain wall leading into a half circle pedestrian bridge crossing the freeway, also a series of 10m louvers that rotate in plan and in elevation to give a variety of visual effects to the driver. there is also an acrylic scrim wall, which will be lit underneath to highlight a sand blasted pattern.

Vicroads engaged taylor and cullity lethlean along with meinhardt at the tender development stage to provide an exciting group of elements along the freeway. these features will set this road apart but also provide function in protecting neighbouring properties from road-generated noise.




Melbourne Showgrounds

the project involved engineering masterplan for a $100 million dollar upgrade of existing facilities incorporating a four storey office complex, 7000 seat sports stadium, exhibition hall of 20,000 square metres, and kilometers of internal site utility reticulation


Sandhurst Club development

the sandhurst club is located on thompsons road, skye, in melbourne’s southeastern suburbs. the master planned development occupying 320 hectares offers 2 thomson perrett designed championship golf courses, associated club facilities, 1850 residential allotments and extensive landscaped tracts. Future expansion to the club precinct over the next 5 to 8 years will include a health club, hotel and business centre, childcare centre and the national headquarters of the professional Golfers association of australia.

meinhardt has been appointed to provide civil and environmental services to assist in the development of the site master plan and preparation of associated construction cost estimates.

the sandhurst club has recently been awarded the urban Development institute of australia national award.


Geelong Waterfront- Carousal Pavilion

meinhardt were the structural engineers for the carousel building, an integral part of the Geelong Waterfront redevelopment that houses an operating 19th century steam carousel. It is a steel and glass building with an interesting roof shape with the steel frame of the building consisting of six ‘umbrella’ frames each measuring 12x12 meters in a 3x2 array. The steel structure is exposed and utilizes a wide range of hollow sections. the main arms of the umbrellas are sculpted fabricated boxes. The structure of the pavilion is a classic example of how steel can cost effectively form the basis of a visually striking building.




Rose Grange

meinhardt infrastructure & Environment were engaged to undertake an environmental site assessment for a large residential developmental site, for the Dennis Family corporation. the proposed development consisted predominantly of commercial, residential purposes as individual subdivisions and a retirement village.

The site was approximately 6 ha in area. it has reported elevated concentrations of certain environmental contaminants in surface soils resulting from historical land use. meinhardt was engaged to remediate the site and an Epa appointed auditor is overseeing the remediation.

meinhardt were engaged to undertake soil sampling, assessment and site remediation.


former Herald & Weekly times Building

meinhardt has been appointed by australian super Developments as the contaminated land consultant for the redevelopment of the former Herald & Weekly times building.

the site is being redeveloped for high density residential and commercial use. meinhardt were commissioned to undertake the following:

Detailed soil environmental site >assessmentValidation of in-situ soils following >the removal of underground tanks and ink pipework;Development of soil disposal and >tank extraction guidelines for building contractors; preparation of environmental >management plans including a site Environmental management plan (sEmp) for construction works, an acid sulfate soil management plan and a Groundwater Quality management plan.


Waterfront City – Environmental

meinhardt was appointed by Waterfront city Developments, a joint venture between inG real Estate and the lewis land Group, as the contaminated land consultant for the proposed Waterfront city site at Docklands in melbourne.

meinhardt was commissioned to undertake the following:

Due diligence advice during the >developer bidding phase including financial liabilities assessment associated with contaminated land issues;Detailed soil and groundwater >environmental site assessment;acid sulfate soil assessment; >Geophysical survey to locate >previously unidentified underground storage tanks; Excavation and disposal of >approximately 30 underground fuel storage tanks;




fort Bonifacio Global City

master civil Engineering coordinators for the ongoing construction of manila’s new 440 Ha central business District for Fort bonafacio Development corporation.

the project involves supplying a team of engineers, draftsperson, and GIS expertise to coordinate local and international consultants and contractors to facilitate coordinated plans and construction staging of this Greenfield site

location: Manila, Phillipines

defence Housing - islamabad\

the project comprises a new development of 1500-acre Phase-I Extension and redevelopment of 900-acre existing Phase-I in Defence Housing, islamabad. the project is envisaged to be a high-class development comprising residential and commercial plots, public amenities like schools, colleges, parks, playgrounds, stadiums, sports complex, town halls, community centres, club houses, libraries, mosques, utility buildings and other ancillary facilities.

meinhardt is responsible for complete project management, town/ master planning of the Development, Detailed infrastructure Engineering Design (roads, Water supply, sewerage, Drainage, Electricity, telephone, etc.), Detailed architectural & Engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, Electrical, Fire services), Design of amenities and Detailed supervision during construction

location: islamabad, Pakistan

Bintan Beach international Resort & Waste Management Strategy

The project comprises a 23 000 Hectare (1/3 size of Singapore) “mega-resort” on bintan island. meinhardt (singapore) is responsible for the masterplanning , design, documentation, construction phase services and overall coordination of the infrastructure services. infrastructure includes roads, water supply, waste management, stormwater, power and communications. the project also involved a detailed review of solid Waste management systems to ensure the development of World class facilities. the ultimate resort masterplan comprises in excess of 22 000 Ha with a projected 680 000 equivalent population.

location: Bintan island, indonesia



Golden Palms Residential Estate-

Golden palms is one of the most prominent projects recently launched in Gwadar – the new port city of pakistan. it is situated at the Western end of the city overlooking the Gwadar West bay. this prestigious residential development, spanning 1000 acres along the pristine waters of the Gwadar beach, promises an exclusive lifestyle with its breathtaking vistas and wealth of quality amenities i.e. hotel, shopping plaza, community centers, sports facilities, urban parks and piazzas and ancillary facilities including a water desalination plant.

meinhardt are the principal consultants - providing master planning, architecture, infrastructure engineering, and project / construction management services. infrastructure planning and design include earthworks, roads, bridges, culverts, under/over-passes, water supply, sewerage, drainage, electrical and telecommunication networks.

location: Gwadar, Pakistan

lake City

Lake City is a 1700 acres resort / residential development planned on the verdant outskirts of lahore city. the proposed project, conceived in two phases, bella Vista and bella Verde, is planned around an 18-hole regulation Golf course with the course greens meandering and interspersed amidst luxury villas with Mediterranean accents. meandering water channels and fountains interlace the scheme weaving this exclusive development into the rural landscape reminiscent of the agricultural and cultural heritage of lahore. this self-contained community also offers its residents a world-class country club, shopping malls, stadium, schools, hospitals, mosques, town centers and commercial districts.

location: lahore, Pakistan

Hong Kong Park

meinhardt is the structural consultant of this leisure park, which is on part of the previous Victoria barracks. major structures within the park area are Green House, indoor Games Hall, sculpture, ceramics and print centre, Garden plaza, lakes, etc. the site area is approx. 100,000m2.

location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong




the lagoons dubai

meinhardt singapore were appointed as the principal consultant for the lagoons - la Ville contemporaine area 2 (Contract No. DIP-0410.B.03b). The mixed-use development, developed by the prominent sama Dubai Group, is part of the multi-billlion “the lagoons” project in Dubai. the project (area 2) comprises 28 blocks of 10-20 storey towers for retail and residential usage with full amenities for luxurious and modern living standard. total cFa is approx. 11 million sqf

location: dubai, UAE

Sunnyville Residential & Golf Course development

Sunnyville involves the conversion of 98 hectares of fishponds built on alluvial mudflats into a high class residential and golf course development. the site formation includes the importation of 4.5 million m³ river sand from mainland china to the site, spreading and compacting over the existing marine layers then improving the ground by combinations of stone columns and surcharge for housing areas (1500 units in 2 to 8 storey precast buildings on raft foundations) and vertical drains and surcharge for roads and service areas. the project includes trials on stone columns to confirm design assumptions to buildings Department for this innovative form of ground improvement. The layout includes 12 hectares of wetland features including meandering channels linking upper and lower lakes. the development has been graded to create a retarding basin to reduce drainage impact on the adjoining Kam tin and shan pui rivers in high rainfall events.

location: new territories, Hong Kong

Shanghai tianma Golf and Country Club

the project involved the development of a 36 hole golf course integrated with a 39 Ha lake system of depth greater than 6 metres. Surrounding canals connect to the lakes through mechanical inlet and outlet structures. irrigation requirements are serviced from the lake.

location: Shanghai, China

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urbanrenewal & publicrealm aWarDEDproJeCts

australian institute of landscape >architects Victorian and tasmanian state awards. Landscape Excellence Award for steampacket place, Waterfront Geelong, Vic (2001)australian institute of landscape >architects Victorian and tasmanian state awards. award of commendation, city Design category for moreland northern plaza, moreland council civic Centre, Vic (2001)australian institute of landscape >architects Victorian and tasmanian state. award of merit, civic Design category for steampacket place, Waterfront Geelong, Vic (2001)australian institute of landscape >architects Victorian and tasmanian state. award of commendation, building setting category for catholic theology college, Vic australian institute of landscape >Victorian and tasmanian state awards. award of merit, Open space and recreation category for carlton Gardens playground, Vic. (2001)cement and concrete >association of australia streetsmart awards. pedestrian precincts award for steampacket place, Waterfront Geelong, Vic

Since 1998, Meinhardt’s Urban Renewal / Streetcape projects have won 15 awards at an international, national and state level:

Washington Waterfront centre >(international) annual Honor award for Waterfront Geelong, Vic (2002) planning institute of landscape >architects (national), Overall Landscape Excellence Award for Waterfront Geelong, Vic (2002)australian institute of landscape >architects (national), Overall Landscape Excellence Award for steampacket place, Waterfront Geelong, Vic (2002)australian institute of landscape >architects national project award. public spaces. category for steampacket place, Waterfront Geelong, Vic (2002)australian institute of landscape >architects national project award. Open spaces and recreation award for carlton Gardens playground, Vic (2002) australian institute of landscape >architects national award of Merit. Building Context category for Forest Gallery, museum of Victoria. Vic (2002)

cement and concrete >association of australia awards. best overall projects for Waterfront Geelong, Vic (2001)cement and concrete >association of australia awards for innovative and creative use of concrete for Waterfront Geelong, Vic. (2001)australian institute of landscape >architects national project award masterplanning category for the australian Garden, >Vic (1998)urban Development institute of >australia (uDia) – Environmental Excellence for Rose Grange, Vic (2004)

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10. Urban Development Capability Statement