Joondalup – Subdivision Breakdown

Project Summary

On this project my subdivision was engaged to undertake full project management and Land Surveying due to our client working out of Tasmania and having concerns that they may make a costly mistake on their first subdivision. The offered service would require us to engage all trades to undertake works, schedule the timing of the project to meet an EOFY deadline and come up with a strategy to keep costs down by doing a detailed subdivision feasibility report and investigation.

Project Outcome

• Project delivered $6000 under clients total allowed budget due to careful planning of the subdivision and negotiations with Joondalup Council. We successfully negotiated not having to install an additional crossover requested by council leading to a saving of nearly $2000.
• To avoid working near an already unstable council wall, and with the need to install underground power in a suitable location, a decision was made to install the power dome in a different location. This decision removed the risk of needing additional engineering drawings prepared and a structural integrity check done on this wall which may have collapsed after western power ran their cables behind. This “Risk Assessment” was critical to avoid thousands of $$ in potential damage repair costs and issues with Joondalup council.
• Development policy 2.2 corner block bonus requirements are relatively new and a strong understanding is required to guarantee approval of the subdivision and to avoid delays in dealing with the WAPC and local council.