Parliament of Victoria Members’ Annexe
The new annexe building provides much-needed office accommodation for 102 members of parliament and their support staff. After a century and a half of makeshift and inadequate member’s offices and numerous failed schemes to extend Parliament House, the new building finally solves a long standing accommodation problem. The annexe has been constructed as a separate […]
Tests begin on lake as West Basin redevelopment continues
Douglas Partners’ Canberra branch is currently undertaking an interesting and challenging project for the ACT Government to reclaim part of Lake Burley Griffin for the West Basin Re-Development. Over-water CPT testing is currently underway to profile the depth and strength of the lake sediments and underlying soils. This work will assist Douglas Partners’ analysis of […]
Recent Team Member Achievements
We would like to congratulate three of our team members who, in recent months, have achieved new accreditations that we think deserve special attention. Matt Williams Congratulations Matt Williams from our Perth office for obtaining the status of Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) from Engineers Australia and becoming a National Registered Engineered (NER) in the areas […]
David Little shows off our expertise in Acid Sulfate Soils
The Soil Science Society of Australia hosted a Soil description refresher course in Townsville recently with 26 professionals from a range of government and non-government agencies attending the day. Douglas Partners’ Townsville resident Geo-scientist, and the society’s North Queensland representative, David Little showcased our local expertise by assisting with the Acid Sulfate Soils component of […]
Full Steam Ahead in Melbourne
This week, the Victorian State Government announced that their Level Crossing Removal Project had reached the half way mark with 25 out of 50 level crossings now gone for good. Douglas Partners is proud to have played a part in many of these. Douglas Partners have been engaged by the main construction consortia to undertake […]
Newcastle have a Cuppa for a Worthy Cause
Last week our Douglas Partners Newcastle branch hosted its annual Cancer Council Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Each year, the Newcastle office matches the contributions of staff towards the morning tea with a donation to Ovarian Cancer Australia, in memory Kylie Bear, who was tragically lost long before her time. We were joined by Kylie’s dad, […]
New Training Wells for our Sydney Branch
It was all action yesterday morning outside Douglas Partners’ Sydney branch where GroundTest driller George, and offsider Josh, installed a new training groundwater well and gas vapour well for future training of our staff. Andrew McIntyre, Huw Smith and David Walker were on hand to film the process for educational media. Many of the Douglas […]
Sustainable “Hovering Cube” Architecture Defies Gravity
North Avoca Studio sits cantilevered on a hill, seeming to float above lush greenery and ocean views. Image by Keith McInnes Photography North Avoca Studio is a multi-purpose space where the owners can comfortably work, relax, meditate and entertain. The clients recently relocated their family from Sydney to North Avoca to escape the increasingly busy […]
Douglas Partners Recognised with Supportive Employer Award
Each year the Defence Reserves Support Council recognises employers who have actively supported their ADF Reservist employees within their civilian and military workplaces. This year, Douglas Partners was proud to be presented with a Supportive Employer award from the Defence Reserves Support Council in recognition of the support and encouragement provided to Jack Snowden, an […]
Queensland Offices Get Their Hands Dirty in Asbestos Training
On Friday, various staff from our Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast offices completed the Asbestos Course C training. The course was held by DP Newcastle’s Environmental Section Manager, Chris Bozinovski, and is aimed at all field staff, including both environmental and geotechnical, who conduct assessments requiring sieving/screening for asbestos. It included theory and practical […]
