master-plan

Collaboration:

ADG Consulting Engineers

ADG Consulting

Duke Environmental

PSA Consulting

RMA Soils

Discovery Parks Townsville

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:10:20 GMT

Discovery Parks Townsville

Location:

University Road, Wulguru, Queensland

Client:

Department of Transport and Main Roads

Sector:

Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

Part of the G'day Group network, Discovery Parks operates more than 300 holiday parks across Australia. MasterPlan has supported Discovery Parks since 2012, including ongoing work at the 4.2-hectare Townsville site on University Road.

MasterPlan assisted with development applications to Townsville City Council to facilitate expansion of the park’s tourist accommodation offering. Approval granted in 2021 enabled a major upgrade, including 40 new two-bedroom cabins, a manager’s residence, camp kitchen, barbecue shelter, amenities block, and internal access infrastructure.

A subsequent approval in 2025 refined the scheme, replacing several previously approved cabins with 18 new two-bedroom cabins.

MasterPlan managed the planning process from pre-lodgement through to approval, including State referrals, public notification, and coordination of specialist inputs. These approvals have supported the continued growth and modernisation of the park.

Contact:

Collaboration:

STP Consultants

PSA Consulting

Green Hill Designs

Carumag

RoadTek Depot

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:59:02 GMT

RoadTek Depot

Location:

Roma & Warwick, Queensland

Client:

Department of Transport and Main Roads

Sector:

Commercial and Industrial

Role:

Master Planning

Description:

RoadTek, part of the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, engaged MasterPlan in 2025 to review its depots on Wood Street in Warwick and Tiffin Street in Roma, and to prepare high-level operational master plans to guide future upgrades and investment.

MasterPlan assessed operational requirements, planning context, and the condition of existing buildings and infrastructure, with a focus on compliance with work health and safety standards. The work established a clear framework for future development, including a spatial master plan for the Roma depot and a prioritised program of works.

Delivered in close collaboration with RoadTek personnel and specialist consultants, the master plans provide a practical pathway to improve operational efficiency, workplace conditions, and compliance outcomes across both sites.

Contact:

Collaboration:

QRMC Risk Management Pty Ltd

Brandon and Associates

Redland Hotel Accommodation

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:24:12 GMT

Redland Hotel Accommodation

Location:

Redland Bay, Queensland

Client:

AEC Group

Sector:

Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation

Role:

Development Advisory and Feasability

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

AEC Group is a national leader in delivering economic, financial, and strategic advisory services across Australia. AEC was commissioned by the Redland City Council in May 2024 to undertake an analysis of Hotel Accommodation Investment. The Council’s brief was for AEC to assess the attractiveness of Redlands Coast as a location for hotel/accommodation investment, identify any existing barriers, and any opportunities and incentives that the Council could consider enhancing to attract operators.

AEC commissioned MasterPlan to support the study by identifying existing barriers to hotel development under the local regulatory environment and to review the opportunities and incentives that could be delivered through changes to the Redlands City Plan.

Key recommendations from MasterPlan’s November 2024 report included broadening opportunities for hotel development by enabling code assessable development in the Tourism Accommodation Zone, rezoning additional land for tourist accommodation development on North Stradbroke Island, detailed precinct planning for Cleveland and Capalaba and increased height thresholds and reduced parking requirements. A key recommendation was that the Council explore the options of either preparing an amendment to the City Plan or a temporary local planning instrument, to facilitate major accommodation hotel development.

The AEC report was completed in December 2024.

Contact:

Collaboration:

AEC Group

Mainfreight Distribution Depot

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:14:12 GMT

Mainfreight Distribution Depot

Location:

Goulburn Road, Willawong, Queensland

Client:

Mainfreight Logistics Pty Ltd

Sector:

Commercial and Industrial

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

Mainfreight operates an extensive national and international freight network, with 13 locations across Queensland spanning metropolitan and regional areas.

In 2023, Mainfreight engaged MasterPlan to undertake planning due diligence for a new freight depot on Goulburn Road in Willawong. Following acquisition, MasterPlan lodged a development application in 2024 for a 15,300 square metre facility on the 8-hectare site, designed to service Brisbane’s south and south-west while complementing existing operations in Wacol and Narangba.

Working closely with Belbo Property Solutions and a multidisciplinary consultant team, MasterPlan led the project through pre-lodgement engagement, application lodgement, referrals, and resolution of an information request.

Planning approval was granted by Brisbane City Council in November 2024. MasterPlan has continued to support subsequent applications and project delivery, with the depot currently under construction and expected to be operational by July 2026.

Contact:

Collaboration:

Belbo Property Solutions

Andrew Gold Landscape Architecture (AGLA)

Bennett + Bennett

Beyond Zero Technologies

Dryside Engineering

Edison Consultants Pty Ltd

EHS Support

Focus on Surveying

Green Tape Solutions

KD Engineering

Meinhardt

MRA Environmental

O’Brien Traffic

Tree Science

Watson Young Architects

Riskcon Engineering

Rodney Stevens Acoustics Pty Ltd

Raintrees Shopping Centre

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:08:26 GMT

Raintrees Shopping Centre

Location:

Alfred Street, Manunda, Queensland

Client:

Angeat Property Management Pty Ltd

Sector:

Retail

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

Raintrees Shopping Centre, a major district centre in Cairns, engaged MasterPlan to facilitate the relocation and expansion of the existing Woolworths tenancy to a larger format store with an upgraded loading dock.

The reconfiguration created opportunities for two new mini-major tenancies and included broader upgrades to centre access, internal circulation, and the introduction of a dedicated Woolworths Click and Collect facility.

Working closely with Progetto Design and PSA Consulting, MasterPlan led the planning process to support a coordinated redevelopment within an operational centre environment.

The outcome improves functionality, enhances customer access, and strengthens the retail offering for the Cairns community.

Contact:

Collaboration:

Progetto Design Architects

PSA Consulting

Luxury Pods

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:48:15 GMT

Luxury Pods

Location:

Australia Wide

Client:

Luxury Pods

Sector:

Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation

Residential

Role:

Development Advisory and Feasability

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

Luxury Pods delivers modular homes, secondary dwellings, and short-term accommodation solutions designed for Australian conditions, with options ranging from flat pack lock-ups to turnkey builds.

Since 2024, MasterPlan has supported Luxury Pods and its clients with planning due diligence for more than 50 sites across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia, and South Australia.

Working across multiple jurisdictions, MasterPlan provides early-stage advice to navigate differing state and local planning frameworks. This includes identifying applicable zones and overlays, clarifying land use pathways and levels of assessment, outlining likely technical requirements, and defining the steps required to secure planning approval.

This work provides clients with a clear understanding of feasibility, risk, and approval pathways prior to committing to development.

Contact:

Balnagowan and Elgalla

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:40:21 GMT

Balnagowan and Elgalla

Location:

Balnagowan and Elgalla Estates, Capricorn Coast, Queensland

Client:

M22 Consulting Group

Sector:

Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation

Residential

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Master Planning

Description:

M22 Consulting Group provides financial, real estate consulting, and advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, investors, developers, and businesses.

M22 Consulting Group engaged MasterPlan to conduct high-level planning due diligence on the Balnagowan and Elgalla estates on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast, including planning framework reviews, spatial constraints, development principles, and approval pathways.

Investigations identified potential for an eco-tourism resort across 300–1,800 hectares of the 10,885-hectare site.

The proposed vision was for an integrated ecotourism and adventure tourism destination, delivering leading interpretation and experiences that celebrate and support the maintenance, protection and nurturing of the diverse ecosystems and coastal landscapes of the land.

MasterPlan identified that the property is highly impacted by several State and Local planning constraints, which reduce the potential development area. Development would require complex approvals across multiple government levels. For these reasons, we advised our client to seek that the project be declared a Coordinated Project for evaluation by Queensland’s Coordinator General.

Contact:

New Dawn

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:01:09 GMT

New Dawn

Location:

Angus Street, Adelaide, South Australia

Client:

New Dawn Developments

Sector:

Residential

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

MasterPlan secured Planning Consent from the State Commission Assessment Panel for a 22-level mixed-use apartment building at 33 Angas Street, Adelaide.

Working alongside Matthews Architects, the client, and a broader consultant team, the project delivers a high amenity, design-led outcome on a constrained single-fronted CBD site.

It demonstrates how smaller complex parcels can accommodate high-quality development through careful planning, servicing coordination and strong design resolution.

The development comprises 37 residential dwellings, including six affordable apartments, and a ground floor café. The building is targeting a 5-Star Green Star rating, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental performance.

A key challenge of the project was navigating building height within the Adelaide Capital City Zone. MasterPlan led the planning strategy to justify the proposed height through a combination of a considered transition in scale, substantial sustainability outcomes supported by expert input from Summation, and meaningful resident and public realm benefits achieved through design quality and amenity.

MasterPlan guided the project from early inception, through the voluntary pre-lodgement design review process, and the assessment and community consultation process, culminating in the successful approval.

Construction is anticipated to commence in early 2027.

Contact:

Collaboration:

DC Consulting

Matthews Architects

Summation

Structural Systems

BCA Engineers

Empirical Traffic Advisory

Colby Phillips Advisory

Echo Acoustics

Echo Risk Consulting

Vipac

KD Certifiers

Wirra Mikangka

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:47:44 GMT

Wirra Mikangka

Location:

Greenhill Road, Eastwood, South Australia

Client:

Housing Choices Australia

Sector:

Residential

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

MasterPlan assisted with the planning and approvals process for Wirra Mikangka, a landmark build-to-rent development delivering 151 new homes on the edge of Adelaide’s CBD in Eastwood.

Overlooking the south-eastern Park Lands, the $85 million project comprises a nine-storey and five-storey building with shared resident amenities, landscaped gardens, and active ground-floor retail and hospitality uses. The development has been carefully designed to support a mixed-tenure community and deliver high-quality, sustainable housing in a well-connected inner-urban location.

The project will deliver:

151 modern, energy-efficient apartments
121 affordable homes for low and moderate income households
30 market rent apartments
LHA Silver design standards across all dwellings
Minimum 7-Star energy ratings to reduce ongoing energy costs.

Named “Wirra Mikangka”, Kaurna for “in front of the forest”, the development reflects a commitment to place and culture. The name was developed in consultation with Kaurna representatives, embedding recognition of Country into the project.

The development is being delivered by Housing Choices Australia in funding partnership with South Australian Housing Trust and Housing Australia.

Housing Choices will manage the homes under a 49-year Ground Lease model, providing long-term operational certainty and ensuring strong management and community outcomes.

Expected to welcome residents in late 2027, this project demonstrates what is possible through collaboration — delivering well-located, high-quality housing that supports people to live, work and thrive close to the city.

Contact:

Adelaide Workers’ Homes

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:28:07 GMT

Adelaide Workers’ Homes

Location:

Davenport Terrace, Richmond, South Australia

Client:

Adelaide Workers’ Homes

Sector:

Residential

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

MasterPlan assisted Adelaide Workers’ Homes (AWH) in securing a variation to an existing affordable accommodation approval at their Richmond site. The approval enables delivery of four additional three-storey apartment buildings, comprising 132 units, within landscaped grounds that provide open space amenity for current and future residents. The site is centrally located with convenient access to Hilton Shopping Centre, the West Torrens Council civic precinct and the Adelaide CBD.

AWH, established in 1898, is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing affordable housing. In partnership with residential developers and Government, AWH delivers housing initiatives that support Adelaide’s sustainable growth. Eligible tenants benefit from long-term rental accommodation at rents set 25% below market rate, in line with affordable housing provisions.

Contact:

Collaboration:

Westside Constructions

Swanbury Penglase

MFY

Rawtec

PT Design

Adelaide Central Plaza

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:16:17 GMT

Adelaide Central Plaza

Location:

Rundle Mall, Adelaide, South Australia

Client:

Adelaide Central Plaza Pty Ltd

Sector:

Retail

Commercial and Industrial

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

MasterPlan assisted Precision Group in advancing its proposal to reimagine Adelaide Central Plaza on North Terrace. The development will deliver a 31-storey tower comprising more than 31,000 square metres of office space, together with a double-height lobby, retail and dining at ground level, and an active street frontage along Adelaide’s premier cultural boulevard.

Planning Consent was granted by the State Planning Commission on 3 September 2025. MasterPlan led the planning strategy and assessment process, working with Precision Group, PACT Architects and specialist consultants through pre-lodgement engagement, design review and agency referrals. This process ensured the proposal was consistent with the Planning and Design Code and obtained approval for a high-quality commercial project.

The design by PACT Architects was supported by the South Australian Government Architect, who recognised the architectural quality of the development, the premium commercial offering, and the contribution of an increased daytime population to this part of the city.

Contact:

Collaboration:

Precision Group

Podia

PACT architects

WT (Australia)

INNOVIS Consulting

BESTEC

Empirical Traffic Advisory

Colby Phillips Advisory

Aviation Projects

Summation

Vipac Engineers & Scientists

BuildSurv

Twin Street Student Accommodation

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:10:04 GMT

Twin Street Student Accommodation

Location:

Twin Street, Adelaide, South Australia

Client:

Hines Property

Sector:

Community, Education and Healthcare

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

MasterPlan assisted Hines Property and Woods Bagot in obtaining SCAP approval for a 36-level student accommodation development at Twin Street, Adelaide. The approval process included engagement with the Office for Design and Architecture South Australia (ODASA) and detailed consideration of design quality in a prominent CBD location.

The approved development will provide accommodation for 570 students in a mix of single and twin-share rooms. The design incorporates a range of communal facilities, with the top two levels dedicated to shared amenity spaces offering expansive views across the city.

The building design establishes a distinct architectural character and will stand as a landmark development within the Adelaide skyline. Its height, façade expression and upper-level communal spaces combine to create a prominent new addition to the city.

Contact:

Collaboration:

Woods Bagot

Bestec

Wastech Engineering

Beaumont Dwellings

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:56:16 GMT

Beaumont Dwellings

Location:

Sturt Place, Beaumont, South Australia

Client:

Tom Dalrymple

Sector:

Residential

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Development Advisory and Feasibility

Description:

MasterPlan assisted a landowner in securing planning approval for two semi-detached dwellings and the creation of undersized allotments in Beaumont, SA. The project required a carefully constructed planning argument to support the reduced allotment sizes, along with a bespoke built form that responded sensitively to the established character of the area.

The approved design presents to the street as a single, two-storey detached dwelling, promoting a cohesive streetscape appearance. A range of architectural treatments – including a
non-symmetrical façade, consistent material palette, off-centred fenestration, and the absence of visible party walls – contribute to a refined and integrated elevation. Importantly, the garages are discreetly positioned and screened by proposed fencing, ensuring they do not dominate the façade or detract from the overall presentation.

Through strategic advice and careful management of the planning process, MasterPlan delivered a streamlined pathway to approval, enabling the landowner to achieve their development objectives of maximising the development potential efficiently, cost-effectively and in a manner that was respectful of the local character and setting.

Contact:

Collaboration:

Goostrey Smith Design

Nuriootpa Warehouse Facility

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:57:07 GMT

Nuriootpa Warehouse Facility

Location:

Samuel Road, Nuriootpa, South Australia

Client:

Leka Projects

Sector:

Commercial and Industrial

Role:

Development Advisory and Feasibility

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

MasterPlan assisted in securing Planning Consent for a multi-tenanted warehouse facility on Samuel Road in Nuriootpa, South Australia.

The site presented a complex planning context, with a long history of unsuccessful development attempts. Key challenges included land use interface issues, engineering constraints, stormwater management, and traffic considerations. These factors contributed to an extended assessment process, involving multiple applications and amendments.

A successful outcome was ultimately achieved through a negotiated compromise via the Environment, Resources and Development Court on appeal. This result was made possible through thoughtful design responses, rigorous negotiation with the relevant authorities, and the sustained efforts of a dedicated project team and committed client.

The development will support a diverse range of commercial businesses and deliver a meaningful contribution to the Barossa’s supply of employment-generating land, an area notably
under-serviced in this regard.

Contact:

Collaboration:

Brown Falconer

Empirical Traffic Advisory

GD Studia

Chris Schmidt Consulting (CSC)

Lucid Consulting Australia

Archer Environmental Services

Tiwi Designs Exhibition Centre

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:57:07 GMT

Tiwi Designs Exhibition Centre

Location:

Puantulura St, Wurrumiyanga, Northern Territory

Client:

Tiwi Designs Art Centre

Sector:

Remote Areas and Rural Communities

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

In 2023, MasterPlan secured planning approval for Tiwi Designs Art Centre to establish a new Exhibition Centre within one of its existing buildings in Wurrumiyanga, on the southeast coast of Bathurst Island — part of the Tiwi Islands (Ratuwati Yinjara) in the Northern Territory.

Tiwi Designs is one of Australia’s oldest and most artistically diverse Indigenous art centres, producing ochre paintings, ironwood carvings, screen-printed fabrics, ceramics, bronze and glass sculptures, and limited-edition prints.

The project involved repurposing an existing Carving Shed into an exhibition and archive space, enabling the display and protection of works by Tiwi artists dating back to the 1960s, many of which have not previously been seen publicly. The new facility will integrate with Tiwi Designs’ existing cultural visitor service in Wurrumiyanga.

At its heart, the project advances Tiwi Designs’ mission to promote, preserve, and enrich Tiwi Island culture, past and present, through the continued celebration of heritage and storytelling.

Contact:

George Dakis

Socoh Salon

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:11:14 GMT

Socoh Salon

Location:

Gilbert Street, Adelaide, South Australia

Client:

Socoh Salon

Sector:

Retail

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

MasterPlan assisted an established small business to expand and relocate its operations to the Adelaide CBD. Socoh Salon identified Gilbert Street in Adelaide as an ideal location to service a local customer base of inner-city workers and residents, with good accessibility to parking and alternative transport options.

MasterPlan facilitated the planning approval process, which required robust planning rationale to avoid unnecessary statutory referrals and streamline the assessment process. Our guidance and expertise ensured an expedited approval and delivered meaningful time and cost savings for our client.

Contact:

Daniel McKenna

St. Therese School

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:01:50 GMT

St. Therese School

Location:

Oxford Circus, Colonial Light Gardens, South Australia

Client:

St. Therese School

Sector:

Community, Education and Healthcare

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

MasterPlan worked closely with Hardy Milazzo Architects and St Therese School to redevelop the Lisieux Building in Colonel Light Gardens.

As the building is State Heritage listed, our team engaged with Heritage SA throughout the process to ensure the heritage values were preserved, while also enhancing the learning and recreational environment for students.

The project required a sensitive design response, balancing modern architectural elements with heritage conservation. A key consideration was the roof profile transition from old to new, which was critical in maintaining the established streetscape character. Contemporary materials and window features were introduced at the rear to maximise functionality for all school users, while respecting the building’s historic fabric.

Contact:

Daniel McKenna

Collaboration:

Hardy Milazzo Architects

Royal Darwin Hospital Accommodation

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:16:58 GMT

Royal Darwin Hospital Accommodation

Location:

Rocklands Road, Tiwi, Northern Territory

Client:

Fleetwood Australia

Sector:

Residential

Role:

Master Planning

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Development Advisory and Feasibility

Description:

MasterPlan was engaged by Fleetwood Australia to provide strategic planning advice, high-level site analysis, and a series of master plan concepts to inform and support a submission to NT Health for new residential accommodation at the Royal Darwin Hospital site in Tiwi.

Our planners developed and tested proposals for 50–60 modular accommodation units, carefully considering zoning controls, site constraints, and practical design solutions to optimise layout, communal access, car parking, vehicle movement, and interface buffers to surrounding uses.

Contact:

Sabella Fuss

Gaganis Wholesale Facility and Headquarters

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:47:44 GMT

Gaganis Wholesale Facility and Headquarters

Location:

Bacon Street, Hindmarsh, South Australia

Client:

Gaganis Property Holdings Pty Ltd and A&M Gaganis Nominees Pty Ltd

Sector:

Commercial and Industrial

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

MasterPlan were instrumental in securing planning approval for a new state-of-the-art, multi-level wholesale facility and corporate headquarters for Gaganis – a proudly South Australian, family-owned business.

Located in Hindmarsh, SA, the new facility will serve as a national operations hub, while continuing to deliver the immersive and authentic wholesale experience that customers have come to expect.

Remaining in Hindmarsh was a priority for Gaganis, a business with deep community ties and a long-standing commercial presence in the area. Despite several planning and site constraints, MasterPlan expertly guided the project through a complex assessment process, working collaboratively with agencies, authorities, and the broader project team to deliver a successful outcome.

Contact:

Collaboration:

Cheesman Architects

Matter Consulting

Frank Siow & Associates

Resthaven Residential Aged Care Redevelopment

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:55:03 GMT

Resthaven Residential Aged Care Redevelopment

Location:

Finniss Street and Township Road, Marion, Adelaide, South Australia

Client:

Resthaven Incorporated

Sector:

Community, Education and Healthcare

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

MasterPlan assisted Resthaven Incorporated and Brown Falconer in facilitating the planning approvals process for the Resthaven Marion redevelopment.

Our role included providing strategic planning input throughout the design phase, coordinating technical inputs, and preparing a clear and concise development application for Council’s consideration and determination.

The approved proposal involves a staged redevelopment of the site to deliver a fully integrated residential aged care facility. Key components include a new accommodation building, a community centre, and a retail arcade - all connected through a series of themed landscaped gardens featuring a walking trail, sensory garden, and central Town Square.

The development delivers a class-leading aged care environment that balances high-quality residential amenity with services and spaces that invite connection with the broader community - setting a benchmark for integrated aged care design.

Contact:

Jasmine Walters

Collaboration:

Brown Falconer

Bestec

Arborman

MLEI

D Squared Consulting

Outerspace Studios

Colby Philips

ETA

The Oakley

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 22:02:39 GMT

The Oakley

Location:

Gouger Street, Adelaide, South Australia

Client:

Square Mile Properties

Sector:

Residential

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

A new 16-storey mixed-use development at 162–168 Gouger Street, Adelaide is set to bring vibrancy to the west end of Gouger Street.

On behalf of Square Mile Properties, MasterPlan led the project through the Pre-Lodgement, Design Review, and State Government assessment process, supported by a team of consultants.

The approved development comprises 107 dwellings, ranging from studios to four-bedroom apartments, along with extensive communal facilities for residents and three (3) new ground-level retail tenancies, contributing to the ongoing revitalisation of the precinct.

Designed by Bibbo Architects, the project delivers a high-quality architectural outcome that sets the tone for future development in this transitioning area.

This exciting addition to the cityscape, marks a strong step forward in shaping the next chapter of this part of this important part of the Adelaide CBD.

Contact:

Collaboration:

Bibbo Architects
Dash Architects (Heritage Assessment)

Phil Weaver & Associates

Environmental Projects

Trinamic

Colby Phillips

Structural Systems

Stantec

Vipac

Neoxena Research

St Aloysius Primary School

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:52:41 GMT

St Aloysius Primary School

Location:

Wakefield Street, Adelaide, South Australia

Client:

St Aloysius College

Sector:

Community, Education and Healthcare

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

Founded in 1880 by the Sisters of Mercy, St Aloysius College provides education from the Montessori Early Learning Centre (ELC) up to Year 12.

Situated in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD, the College campus boasts a blend of buildings from different eras, including two (2) State Heritage-listed sites. Despite heritage protection constraints and limited space, the school has adopted innovative development strategies to continue delivering leading educational and recreational facilities for its community.

A prime example of this innovation is the College’s new vertical primary school. This modern, four-level building is designed to complement the adjacent State Heritage structures and includes a music room opening onto a new courtyard, multipurpose learning spaces to support diverse educational experiences, and a rooftop active play area. The project was developed in collaboration with students, teachers, and the wider school community to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment.

MasterPlan guided the project through the State Planning Commission assessment process, addressing various agency and authority requests, with the assistance of a dedicated consultant team. The process culminated in unanimous approval from the State Commission Assessment Panel.

Contact:

Collaboration:

RCP

Grieve Gillett Architects

Hayball

Matter

Taylor Cullity Lethlean

BESTEC

KD Building Certifiers

Thebarton Theatre Redevelopment

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 04:10:59 GMT

Thebarton Theatre Redevelopment

Location:

Henley Beach Road and South Road, Torrensville, South Australia

Client:

City of West Torrens

Sector:

Community, Education and Healthcare

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

MasterPlan assisted the City of West Torrens in securing planning consent for the redevelopment of the iconic Thebarton Theatre. Currently under construction, this project will revitalise the State Heritage-listed venue, preserving its cultural and historical significance while ensuring its continued role as a premier entertainment destination for local, national, and international performers.

The redevelopment includes a new two-storey entrance, landscaped outdoor plaza, and a range of upgrades designed to enhance the visitor experience ensuring the long-term sustainability of this treasured heritage site.

A key feature of the project is the activation of the prominent South Road and Henley Beach Road corner. The contemporary built form addition thoughtfully complements the site's heritage values, blending modern design with the original historical character. Continuing the tradition of showcasing upcoming acts and artists, a new LED screen will replace the well-loved billboard on the eastern façade of the theatre, offering a dynamic and modernised way to communicate with theatre-goers.

Contact:

Collaboration:

JPE Design Studio

MFY

Resonate Consultants

BB Architects

Hurtle Square

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 02:42:11 GMT

Hurtle & Co.

Location:

Hurtle Square, Adelaide, South Australia

Client:

Forme Projex

Sector:

Residential

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

Over a ten-year period and across six integrated developments, MasterPlan assisted Forme Projex in the transformation of Hurtle Square into one of Adelaide’s premier examples of high density living.

MasterPlan provided advice and assisted Forme Projex across six stages of the development, with each stage introducing multi-storey apartment buildings strategically positioned to frame the Hurtle Square public reserve, creating a vibrant focal point for the residential community.

MasterPlan played a key role in guiding Forme Projex throughout the planning and approvals process for each stage. The project developments feature high-quality residential apartments, with options for ground-level mixed-use spaces and innovative car parking solutions tailored to residents' needs.

Working alongside a dedicated consultancy team, MasterPlan collaborated closely with Forme Projex to secure approvals from the City of Adelaide, DAC/SCAP, and the Office of Design and Architecture SA, ensuring the successful delivery of each development.

This collaborative effort was proudly recognised at the 2024 UDIA Awards, where MasterPlan received the Professional Consulting Award for its contribution to this exceptional project.

Contact:

Collaboration:

Locus Architecture

Forme Projex

CIRQA

Bestec

Tecon

Structural Systems

Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 23:47:04 GMT

Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex

Location:

Whalers Way, South Australia

Client:

Southern Launch

Sector:

Infrastructure, Energy and Waste

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

MasterPlan was engaged by Southern Launch to assist in the provision of planning advice and assistance facilitating an approval for the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex, located at the southern end of Eyre Peninsula, SA.

The application sought to establish infrastructure that will support the launch of domestic and international launch vehicles providing the safest and most cost-effective orbital launch site in the world servicing the growing demand for Polar and Sun Synchronous Orbit satellite insertion.

MasterPlan has assisted Southern Launch through project development stages, initially in successfully requesting the project be assessed by the Minister for Planning as a Major Development, pursuant to Section 46 of the Development Act, 1993.

Following the declaration of the project as a Major Development in August 2019, MasterPlan assisted Southern Launch to prepare a preliminary development application, which was lodged in November 2019.

Subsequently, MasterPlan has assisted Southern Launch during the development of Assessment Guidelines by the State Planning Commission and coordinating the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) lodged in late 2020.

Our involvement in the project has culminated in the approval of the project by the Minister for Planning in November 2024.

Contact:

Nexus Barossa

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:07:21 GMT

Nexus Barossa

Location:

Yaldara Drive, Lyndoch, South Australia

Client:

Karl Roth

Sector:

Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation

Role:

Development Advisory and Feasibility

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

MasterPlan was instrumental in supporting Barossa local Karl Roth secure development approval for a large-scale luxury hotel resort on the site of the Barossa Pavilions in Lyndoch, South Australia.

Our involvement spanned from project inception and site due diligence through to obtaining consent and addressing conditions and reserved matters. This comprehensive process included three (3) variations to the proposal, which increased the total room count from 80 to 92, ultimately 124 rooms. On completion, the development will feature a hotel, restaurant, cocktail bar, function venue, gym, day spa, swimming pool, landscaped grounds, and other associated facilities.

MasterPlan led the planning consent process, collaborating closely with project managers RCP, architects Brown Falconer, and a dedicated consultant team.

The proposed development aims to deliver a bespoke tourism experience, addressing the growing demand for luxury accommodation in South Australia’s Barossa Valley region.

Contact:

Collaboration:

RCP

Brown Falconer

CPR

GD Studia

Resonate

Empirical Traffic Advisory

Lucid

Parap Primary School

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:04:13 GMT

Parap Primary School

Location:

Parap Road, Parap, Northern Territory

Client:

Northern Territory Government

Sector:

Community, Education and Healthcare

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

MasterPlan has secured approvals for a state-of-the-art early childhood education facility at Parap Primary School, Darwin. Spearheaded by the Northern Territory Government, this $10 million project will accommodate 66 students and enhance the Preschool learning environment at Parap Primary.

The proposal involved various complexities such as potential traffic impacts, acoustics, and infrastructure capability for the expanded facility. MasterPlan also considered community safety and access, successfully optimising the use of the adjacent road reserve for improved parking and landscaping.

The project features a contemporary architectural design that enhances both the internal and external learning spaces for the children.

Contact:

Prospect 1838 / Prospect Square

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:50:52 GMT

Prospect 1838 / Prospect Square

Location:

Churchill Road, Prospect, South Australia

Client:

Pierce Group

Sector:

Residential

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Master Planning

Development Advisory and Feasibility

Description:

MasterPlan played a crucial role in the master planning of the residential development at 250 Churchill Road. This work guided the long term suitably of zoning and planning policies to support higher density development along this key urban corridor north of the Adelaide CBD.

Following this strategic work, MasterPlan assisted in securing approvals for the necessary land division and the development of existing dwellings and townhouses for Stage 1 of the site, marketed as “Prospect 1838”.

More recently, MasterPlan obtained approvals from the State Planning Commission for the Construction of two (2) multi-story residential flat buildings (up to 7 storeys) and eighteen 3-storey row dwellings with landscaping, car parking and public open space for Stage 2 of the site, marketed as “Prospect Square”.

MasterPlan continues to support the developers and relevant Government housing agencies in the ongoing development of this land for housing purposes.

Contact:

SAFECOM Headquarters

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:07:26 GMT

South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM) Headquarters

Location:

Richmond Road, Keswick Terminal, South Australia

Client:

Axiom Properties

Sector:

Community, Education and Healthcare

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

In late 2019, Axiom Properties engaged MasterPlan SA to prepare and submit a development application for the creation of a new purpose-built Emergency Services Sector Headquarters Precinct. This followed a comprehensive Government process to identify the optimal location for this essential state infrastructure. MasterPlan supported the Government in the location analysis and assessment.

The facility forms the home for the following Emergency Services and Government Agencies:

State Emergency Services (SES),
Country Fire Service (CFS),
Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS), and
South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM).

The precinct serves as a crucial post-disaster facility acting as the operational base for South Australia’s Emergency Service providers in the event of a major disasters such as earthquakes, terror attacks, fires and floods. It is a key component of the States resilience and contingency planning.

The precinct includes a multi-storey office building, public plaza, a large warehouse for storing emergency service vehicles and equipment, a hardstand area for the marshalling of personnel and vehicle in an emergency event, and a multi-deck car park.

As a significant piece of public infrastructure, MasterPlan obtained planning approval for the development via the Crown Development assessment pathway, with the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) as the relevant authority.

A major consideration for the proposal was ensuring the facility’s design was resilient to disasters and attacks, allowing it to remain fully functional and operational after a major event. Additionally, it was important, to create an attractive, durable, and environmentally sustainable development with an architectural expression and urban design that reflected the site’s important civic function and primacy within the locality. Through engagement with the Office for Design and Architecture South Australia (ODASA), MasterPlan negotiated was able to negotiate a design outcome that met the project brief and balanced these different objectives.

The site became fully operational in November 2021.

Contact:

Collaboration:

Hames Sharley

Aspect Studios

Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec (WGA)

WSP

MFY

Coffey

Foundry Group Warehouses

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:07:25 GMT

Foundry Group Warehouses

Location:

Barndioota Road, Salisbury Plain, South Australia

Client:

Foundry Projects

Sector:

Commercial and Industrial

Role:

Development Advisory and Feasibility

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

Foundry Projects, a developer specialising in bespoke, architecturally designed state-of-the-art warehouses, engaged MasterPlan during the due diligence stage to assess the feasibility of a group warehouse development on an underutilised industrial site in Salisbury Plain, South Australia.

Following this preliminary review, our role expanded to securing Planning Consent for the preferred development outcome: a 5,000m² warehouse facility comprising six (6) tenancies with ancillary offices, car parking, signage, and landscaping.

MasterPlan successfully navigated the planning approval process, including responding to Requests for Information, which required targeted design amendments to balance the scale of the built form with the pattern of development in the area. MasterPlan demonstrated that the development was a contemporary facility requiring an increased floor area to accommodate modern commercial and industrial tenancies, representing an emerging and elevated commercial offering comparative to older industrial building stock in the area. This approach maximised the yield and ensured the site delivered valuable employment opportunities and services to the broader community.

Contact:

Collaboration:

Lock Surveys

LensArc

Jack Adcock Consulting Pty Ltd

Cirqa

Packers Warehouse and Showroom

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:07:23 GMT

Packers Warehouse and Showroom

Location:

Meyer Road, Lonsdale, South Australia

Client:

Parkstone Funds Management

Sector:

Commercial and Industrial

Role:

Development Advisory and Feasibility

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

MasterPlan assisted Parkstone Funds Management in securing development approvals for a 4,000m² warehouse, showroom, and office development to accommodate Packers, a South Australian family-owned built-in furniture manufacturing business established in 1967.

Packers aimed to consolidate its manufacturing, showroom, and office operations into a purpose-built facility at 30 Meyer Road, Lonsdale. The site, previously owned by the RSPCA, was used as part of the Lonsdale animal shelter for the temporary care of abandoned and mistreated horses and livestock.

The sloping terrain presented challenges related to stormwater management, earthworks, retaining walls, vegetation, and access. Collaborating closely with the project team, Sparc, Empirical Traffic Advisory, Tree Assessment Services, and TMK, MasterPlan was instrumental in addressing these constraints, delivering a practical and efficient development solution that met the needs of the end user.

Contact:

Collaboration:

TMK Consulting Engineers

Sparc

Empirical Traffic Advisory

Tree Assessment Services

Maralinga SA Land Remediation Project

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:03:46 GMT

Maralinga SA Land Remediation Project

Location:

Maralinga (and Emu Field), South Australia

Client:

Commonwealth of Australia as represented by the Department of Industry Science and Resources

Sector:

Infrastructure, Energy and Waste

Remote Areas and Rural Communities

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Specialised Expertise

Description:

MasterPlan supported the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) with a significant remediation project at Maralinga, located approximately 350 kilometres north-west of Ceduna, South Australia. This area was used by the British Government in the 1950’s and 1960’s for nuclear weapons testing. While the Commonwealth Government safely remediated the land of radiological materials in the 1990’s, non-radiological general waste remains in numerous debris pits across the area. Over time, these pits have deteriorated, necessitating remediation.

The Commonwealth Government through DISR is working closely with the Traditional Owners of the land, Maralinga Tjarutja to remediate this waste.

MasterPlan assisted DISR in obtaining planning consent from the State Planning Commission, South Australia, for key elements of the project. This included the establishment of a waste recovery facility for collecting and sorting waste, and a landfill for the secure burial of inert non-recyclable waste.

The project aims to remediate and remove over 11,800 cubic metres of non-radiological waste from Maralinga, including over 8,000 cubic metres of material for recycling.

Contact:

Collaboration:

Kleinfelder Australia Pty Ltd

Maralinga Tjaruntja

Succession Ecology

SA CFS

IWS Veolia Balefill and Transfer Station

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 21:54:33 GMT

IWS Veolia Balefill and Transfer Station

Location:

Dublin, South Australia

Client:

Integrated Waste Services (IWS)

Sector:

Infrastructure, Energy and Waste

Role:

Specialised Expertise

Description:

Located on the northern outskirts of the Adelaide metropolitan area, MasterPlan played a pivotal role in the design and concept development of the IWS/Veolia Balefill facility in Dublin, South Australia. We were extensively involved in the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which secured approval for the establishment of this critical facility.

The EIS process required comprehensive investigations into the environmental conditions of the site, alongside detailed assessments of infrastructure, traffic, transport, and logistical considerations.

MasterPlan provided substantial input throughout the master planning process, design development, and implementation phases. This collaboration contributed to the creation of a multi-award-winning, commercially successful enterprise that now serves as a cornerstone of South Australia's resource recovery sector and the primary waste processing facility supporting Adelaide.

Contact:

Port Adelaide Central Plaza

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 01:27:29 GMT

Port Adelaide Central Plaza

Location:

Port Adelaide, South Australia

Client:

Precision Group

Sector:

Retail

Role:

Development Advisory and Feasability

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

MasterPlan was engaged by the Precision Group to evaluate the proposed redevelopment of the shopping centre at 200 Commercial Road, Port Adelaide. Following extensive consultation and analysis, a new plan was developed to ensure pedestrian connections and design outcomes were seamlessly integrated with the surrounding area.

The redevelopment included partial demolition of the existing shopping centre and ancillary structures, and the construction of new retail and commercial spaces, a food court, mall, entranceways, canopies, service lane, loading docks, and associated car parking.

Port Adelaide’s transformation in recent years is linked to an anticipated increase in housing and infrastructure spending, as well as the significant shipbuilding projects. The enhanced centre is expected to attract 3.5 million customers annually, supporting 160 full-time jobs on site.

MasterPlan played a crucial role in the project design and delivery team throughout the complex approval process. The development application was assessed by the State Commission Assessment Panel and involved consultation with the Office of Design and Architecture SA and the Port Adelaide Enfield Council.

The Plaza has become a vibrant and significant retail focal point for the local community.

Contact:

Collaboration:

Lucid

Hardy Milazzo

GTA Consultants

Badge

Brown Falconer

BuildSurv

Resonate

Veolia

Playford Health Hub

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 04:05:33 GMT

Playford Health Hub

Location:

John Rice Avenue, Elizabeth Vale, South Australia

Client:

Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT

Sector:

Community, Education and Healthcare

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

In 2020, MasterPlan successfully managed the planning approval for the redevelopment of an activity centre in Elizabeth Vale on behalf of Northwest Healthcare Aust Property (Northwest). Located east of the Lyell McEwin Hospital, the Playford Health Hub project transformed the former Elizabeth Vale Shopping Centre into a modern and appealing health precinct.

The redevelopment includes 5,700 square metres of consulting rooms and allied health services, over 500 car parks in a multi-deck car park, and the retention of retail uses to serve the local community in a functional and contemporary design. This development is a highly complementary addition to the Lyell McEwin Hospital and represents a significant private investment in the Playford Council area.

The approved redevelopment was staged as follows:

Stage 1: A seven-storey building featuring ground-floor retail, consulting rooms, and a multi-deck car park.
Stage 2: A three-storey building comprising retail spaces and consulting rooms/medical centre, along with associated works such as the relocation of vehicle access points, additional car parking, fencing, and landscaping.

MasterPlan continues to support Northwest with variation development applications for Stage 2, following the successful construction and operation of Stage 1.

Additionally, MasterPlan facilitated the preparation and submission of a private hospital as Stage 3 of the Playford Health Hub. Collaborating closely with project architects Silver Thomas Hanley, the development application for the private hospital received planning consent from the City of Playford in 2023.

This project exemplifies the integration of high-quality healthcare infrastructure, modern urban design, and private investment, contributing to the growth and vibrancy of the Playford community.

Contact:

Julie Jansen

Collaboration:

Woods Bagot
Resonate

Silver Thomas Handley

DSA Consulting

Lucid Consulting

MFY

Acor Consulting

Katnich Dodd

JAA

UFD Kitchen Design

Chris Sale Consulting

D’Squared Consulting

Birdseye Studios

State Super Schools – Angle Vale and Aldinga

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:53:38 GMT

State Super Schools – Angle Vale and Aldinga

Location:

Quinliven Road, Aldinga & Harvest Boulevard, Angle Vale, South Australia

Client:

The TESA Consortium

Sector:

Community, Education and Healthcare

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

MasterPlan served as the planning consultant for the development of the Angle Vale (Riverbanks College) and Aldinga (Aldinga Payinthi College) State Super Schools project. This ambitious $240 million initiative simultaneously delivered two state-of-the-art birth-to-Year 12 schools, catering to the growing communities in Adelaide's northern and southern outer metropolitan areas.

The project is a cornerstone of South Australia's commitment to establishing best-practice school infrastructure, enhancing the State's reputation as a national leader in public education. The design vision for both schools emphasised fostering a strong sense of community through a village-like environment, with shared facilities designed to strengthen local connections.

MasterPlan worked closely with the Department for Education under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. The project was delivered in collaboration with the TESA Consortium, comprising Sarah Constructions, Tetris Capital, DIF Capital Partners, and ISS Services Australia. MasterPlan navigated a complex Crown Development process, securing concurrent Development Approvals from the Minister for Planning for both schools simultaneously.

Despite the scale and complexity of the development, the project was delivered within a compressed timeframe to ensure the schools were operational for the start of the 2022 academic year. This outcome highlights MasterPlan's expertise in facilitating large-scale, time-sensitive projects with multiple stakeholders, contributing to the advancement of South Australia's education sector.

Contact:

Collaboration:

Swanbury Penglase

GHD

TESA Consortium

The Osmond / Hungarian Club

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:46:41 GMT

The Osmond / Hungarian Club

Location:

Osmond Terrace, Norwood, South Australia

Client:

Sarah Constructions / Hungarian Club of South Australia

Sector:

Residential

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

The Hungarian Club of SA has a rich cultural history at its Osmond Terrace site in Norwood, which it has owned and occupied for over 60 years, serving as a hub for a wide range of social and community activities. Recognising the need to modernise its ageing facilities, the Club partnered with Sarah Constructions to realise the development potential of the site. This partnership ensured the economic viability of this important community asset while delivering a luxury residential development well-suited to its location.

The completed project involved the demolition of the former community facility and the construction of a six-storey mixed-use building. The development features 23 high-end apartments on the upper levels and a purpose-built, modern community facility on the ground floor to replace the original Hungarian Club of SA.

Designed by ACG Studio, the project seamlessly blends the residential and community uses. The design achieves a clear distinction between the ground-level podium, the residential apartments above, and the recessed penthouse level incorporating the use of strategic setbacks, contrasting materials, and varied colours. The revamped Hungarian Club facility provides a vibrant, high-quality venue with strong connection to the public realm that continues to play a central role in Norwood’s lively cultural and social life.

MasterPlan played a crucial role in the project, guiding the client through the Pre-Lodgement Panel (PLP) and Design Review Panel (DRP) processes, and into the planning assessment facilitated by the State Planning Commission. After planning consent was granted, MasterPlan continued to support the project through design development variations, ensuring the successful delivery of this transformative project.

Contact:

Collaboration:

Aplin Cook Gardner (ACG)

Aspect Studios

Cirqa

Lucid

PT Design

Rawtec

Greencap

Echo Acoustics

The Energy Project

Arnhem Space Centre

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:11:32 GMT

Arnhem Space Centre

Location:

Bawaka, East Arnhem, Northern Territory

Client:

Gumatj Corporation Ltd on behalf of Equatorial Launch Australia

Sector:

Infrastructure, Energy and Waste

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Specialised Expertise

Description:

MasterPlan was engaged by Gumatj Corporation Ltd on behalf of Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) to secure approvals for the Arnhem Space Centre (ASC), a commercial space launch facility in East Arnhem Land.

ASC services clients such as NASA, launching rockets carrying satellites and scientific instruments into microgravity before descending into the Gulf of Carpentaria. While the unzoned land did not require approval for the use itself, MasterPlan facilitated development applications for land clearing and a long-term lease subdivision. This involved liaising with the Arnhem Land Aboriginal Land Trust and the Northern Land Council to obtain landowner consent.

Located on the Dhupuma Plateau, southwest of Nhulunbuy, the site’s remote nature required careful consideration of environmental sensitivities, vegetation, and access. MasterPlan worked closely with surveyors, environmental consultants, and operators to optimise the facility layout and clearing footprint. Additionally, we assisted in reviewing the Notice of Intent submitted to the NT EPA.

Contact:

Agrisano Fresh Integrated Horticultural Facility

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:07:28 GMT

Agrisano Fresh Integrated Horticultural Facility

Location:

Mallala, South Australia

Client:

Agrisano Holdings Pty Ltd

Sector:

Agriculture, Food and Beverage

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Development Advisory and Feasibility

Description:

On behalf of Agrisano Holdings Pty Ltd, MasterPlan successfully navigated the planning approvals process, including an appeal to the Environment Resources and Development Court, to assist in the delivery of an integrated horticultural facility for fruit and vegetable production.

The Agrisano Fresh facility is a pioneering project in South Australia, utilising advanced technology greenhouses with an innovative growing system developed in Spain for dry Mediterranean climates, which does not rely on soil or other traditional growing media.

The proposal included the staged development of 10 greenhouses on the subject land, along with a nursery, staff amenities, parking and internal roadways.

MasterPlan was intimately involved in all stages of the approval process, including preliminary research of similar greenhouse projects in the Almeria region of Spain, an environment with similar climatic conditions to South Australia.

Contact:

Collaboration:

Tonkin Consulting

Sonus

Kent Removals and Storage

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:11:18 GMT

Kent Removals and Storage

Location:

McHugh Court, Stuart, Queensland

Client:

Wallace PM

Sector:

Commercial and Industrial

Role:

Development Advisory and Feasibility

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

Established in 1946, Kent is Australia’s largest family-owned company specialising in moving, storage, and relocation services, employing over 500 people with a global network of branches and affiliates.

Recognising Townsville as a key transport hub, Kent engaged MasterPlan through Charter Keck Cramer to evaluate five potential sites for a new warehouse. After selecting and purchasing a site in Stuart, Kent again engaged MasterPlan this time through Wallace PM, to secure development approval for a 1,500 sqm warehouse.

The application submitted to the City of Townsville in December 2019, received approval in March 2020. Collaborating with Oldfield Knott Architects, MasterPlan successfully navigated the planning process, facilitating Kent’s expansion in Townsville.

Contact:

Airlie Beach Tourist Park

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:06:07 GMT

Airlie Beach Tourist Park

Location:

Shute Harbour Rd, Jubilee Pocket, Queensland

Client:

Discovery Parks

Sector:

Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

Established in 1996, the Airlie Beach Tourist Park is situated on a 12-hectare site on the eastern edge of Jubilee Pocket in Queensland’s Mackay, Isaac & Whitsunday region. The property includes areas of regulated vegetation and high bushfire risk, as outlined in the Whitsunday Planning Scheme 2017.

The approved expansion includes four deluxe cabins, eight safari tents, a swimming pool, a theatre area with a 4-metre movie screen, and associated roads and landscaping. The application, lodged with Whitsunday Regional Council in October 2019 and referred to the State Development and Referral Agency, received no public submissions and was approved in March 2020.

In collaboration with Greenhill Design, Bushfire Risk Reducers, and Spectrum Environmental, MasterPlan successfully addressed vegetation and bushfire constraints to secure approval, facilitating essential upgrades to this popular tourist destination.

Contact:

Collaboration:

Greenhill Design

Spectrum Environmental

Bushfire Risk Reducers

SkyCity Hotel Expansion

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:24:17 GMT

SkyCity Hotel Expansion

Location:

Adelaide CBD, South Australia

Client:

SkyCity Casino Adelaide

Sector:

Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Development Advisory and Feasibility

Description:

MasterPlan was selected as part of the SkyCity Adelaide Casino team to undertake major upgrades of the existing casino in the historic Adelaide Railway Station and create a new entertainment and hotel facility on State Government land immediately north of the Railway Station. MasterPlan was responsible for strategic inputs and the Planning Approvals processes.

A team of experts was engaged to investigate all aspects of development due to the historic and public complexities of the project.

This was a critical element in the redevelopment of the Festival Plaza and enhancement of the Riverbank Precinct. The new entertainment facility respects the varied heritage characteristics of the Railway Station, Festival Centre and the Festival Plaza whilst sitting comfortably as a modern, vibrant, and inspirational city development.

The historic and public context within which these entertainment facilities were created, was a constant consideration during the process.

Located at a crossroad of activity following the outstanding success of the Adelaide Oval and the footbridge, the development forms a critical element in the redevelopment of the Festival Plaza and creates a significant feature of the Riverbank Precinct.

Contact:

Koonibba Test Range

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:33:36 GMT

Koonibba Test Range

Location:

Foggos Road, Koonibba, South Australia

Client:

Southern Launch

Sector:

Infrastructure, Energy and Waste

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Specialised Expertise

Description:

MasterPlan was engaged by Southern Launch to provide advice in respect of a Proof of Concept Campaign, involving the launch of up to three small rockets, from a site at Koonibba, located northwest of Ceduna, South Australia.

The Proof of Concept Campaign represented the first private sector space launch in Australia and showcased the ability of Southern Launch to assume a leadership role in the Australian space industry.

MasterPlan assisted Southern Launch in the development of the campaign, which through our investigations was ultimately determined to not require approval under the Development Act, 1993 and the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act, 2016.

MasterPlan also provided advice to Southern Launch in respect of their obligations under other legislation including the Environment Protection Act, 1993 and the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, 1999 (Cth).

Contact:

Adelaide Oval and Oval Hotel

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:32:48 GMT

Adelaide Oval and Oval Hotel

Location:

War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide, South Australia

Client:

Government of South Australia

Sector:

Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Development Advisory and Feasibility

Description:

MasterPlan has been privileged to guide the redevelopment of the Adelaide Oval and the Oval Hotel. MasterPlan was instrumental in obtaining Planning Consent for both projects and continues to advise and assist the Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority (AOSMA) on planning related matters.

The Oval redevelopment, completed in 2014, created a world class stadium with a seating capacity of 50,000 enabling the hosting of higher order events, cricket matches and AFL games.

The redevelopment also forms an integral part of the regeneration of the River Torrens Riverbank Precinct, a focal point for entertainment and sport in South Australia. The design of both the Oval Redevelopment and the Oval Hotel has been underpinned by a commitment to surrounding parkland and heritage providing a relaxing and enjoyable experience for patrons in this prominent setting within the Riverbank precinct.

The redevelopment and our ongoing assistance to AOSMA has resulted in:

Replacement of southern and eastern stands with new grandstands seating 50,000 people;

Improved player facilities including indoor cricket and football training facilities;

New entrances and plazas;

New replay screens and spectator enhancements;

Retention of the historic scoreboard, Moreton Bay fig trees and view of the cathedral;

Completion of the Oval Hotel and restaurant in 2020;

Completion of Sports lighting upgrade in 2023; and

Improvements to Lindsay Head Terrace Bar completed in 2024.

Contact:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia (ASTIAGA)

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:32:27 GMT

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia (ASTIAGA)

Location:

Wills Terrace & Schwarz Crescent, Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Client:

Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics (DIPL)

Sector:

Community, Education and Healthcare

Role:

Statutory and Land Use Planning

Description:

MasterPlan assisted the Northern Territory Government in securing development approvals for the new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia (ASTIAGA) in Mparntwe (Alice Springs).

In collaboration with BVN Architecture and Susan Dugdale & Associates, MasterPlan partnered with a dedicated team working to bring to life a design that blends architectural and landscaping excellence with the cultural significance of the Gallery’s surroundings to the Arrernte people.

Situated below the prominent Anzac Hill within Alice Springs and connected to Lhere Mparntwe (Todd River) – the gallery will be connected with and accessible from the CBD, and devoted to celebrating, displaying, and interpreting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art from across Australia.

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