Requirement:
A paving plan which allowed for large trucks to traverse between upper and lower levels of the winery, and all associated drainage.

Challenges:

• Sloping section adjacent to a large storm water channel, and final design needed to incorporate several flat areas and vehicle manoeuvring paths.
• Short timeframe.

Challenges met:
Worked collaboratively and effectively with the structural engineers and Council.

Summary:
A cost effective, smart design solution provided for both pavement and private drainage.

51 Lot Intensive Residential Development

Challenges:

• Fast turnaround Special Housing Area.
• Partial flood plain due to flat site.
• Drainage and road design.
• Road run-off water treatment.

Challenges Met:

• Worked closely with council to fast-track development.
• Large open channels, hydraulic analysis & stormwater mitigation design.
• Rain gardens provided a “green” solution for water quality.

Requirement:
Stormwater mitigation to protect downstream environment.

Challenges:
Large rural development with significant storm water management.

• Affected parties.
• Council volume and flow rate requirements.
• Add value without taking up unnecessary land area.

Challenges met:
Developed functional, attractive and easily constructed ponds.

• Consent essentials and client goals met.
• Appeased all concerned parties.

This multi-unit residential development consists of 8 two bedroom social housing units. With difficult ground conditions and a tight site, a collaborative approach from the Geotechnical, Structural and Civil teams enabled us to be proactive in addressing a variety of construction issues.

These issues were often identified during inspections and working collaboratively enabled us to discuss the issues in-house and provide immediate feedback and design changes to implement onsite.

Requirement:
Old stormwater reticulation re-established as a natural stream.

Challenges:

• Constrained and large scale earthworks.
• Environmental controls to prevent pollution during construction.
• Complex stream with steep terrain.

Challenges met:

• Collaborative project involving: client, community and landscape architect.
• Established new streams in a natural and stable manner.
• Design and build approach utilised.

Requirement:
High density multi-story townhouse development.

Challenges:

• Steep terrain on a narrow strip of land.
• Sensitive marine environment.
• Temporary stability during construction.
• Significant structural design.

Challenges met:

• Terraced site with large retaining wall.
• Reinforced concrete slope.
• Tilt slab construction.

Summary:
EDC’s multi-discipline engineering services collaborated well, a proactive approach eliminating any possible issues.