Engineering site advice and pre-lodgement support
The cheapest time to find an engineering problem is before you buy the site or lodge the application. We review sites for servicing, stormwater, flooding, access and earthworks constraints and tell you plainly what they mean for your project.
Our advice is practical and focused on cost: what the site will need, what could trigger upgrades, and where the risks are.
What we look at
- Water and sewer capacity and connection points
- Stormwater discharge and lawful point of discharge
- Flood overlays and flood immunity
- Road access, frontage works and traffic
- Earthworks, retaining and site levels
Pre-lodgement meetings
We prepare for and attend pre-lodgement meetings with council and the water authority, so the engineering questions are raised and answered before the application goes in. Clear pre-lodgement advice reduces information requests later.
What you receive
A short written summary of the engineering constraints and opportunities for the site, the likely approvals needed, and the items that are most likely to affect cost or yield.
Frequently asked questions
Should I get engineering advice before buying a development site?
Yes, if the site's servicing, flooding or access is uncertain. A short engineering review can reveal costs that change what the site is worth.
Do you attend council pre-lodgement meetings?
Yes. We prepare engineering questions and proposals for the meeting and attend with you or your town planner.
What do you need to review a site?
The address and what you plan to build. Any survey, contour information or existing reports help, but are not essential for a first review.
Can this advice carry through to the development application?
Yes. The findings feed directly into the engineering services report and concept design if you proceed.
Related services
Development applications
Engineering reports and plans that get your development application through council.
Development applicationsProject management
Briefing, design management and approvals, run by an engineer from concept to construction.
Project managementCivil design and operational works
Detailed design and operational works applications for earthworks, stormwater, roads and services.
Civil design and operational worksRequest a fee proposal
Tell us about your project, or call 07 3544 6934.