Summary of project

Essencia is a residential subdivision located in Dakabin, North Brisbane. Situated close to Redcliffe and Moreton Bay the family orientated development offers an opportunity for comfortable and affordable living in a community environment. The project comprises 274 lots consisting of detached, duplex and townhouse sites. Construction of the project began in 2010 and the final stage of the 8 stage development was completed in December 2013.

Status

Completed December 2013

Services provided by Mortons – Urban Solutions

Mortons undertook the due diligence of the site for Villawood and completed the civil design, project engineering and contract administration for the entire Essencia development, which included:

• Engineering due diligence and associated feasibility studies;
• Project management as directed by the client on all aspects of the project from site acquisition through to project delivery and final completion;
• Coordination of sub-consultants and consultant teams; and
• Preparation of development reports and obtaining the relevant development approvals, engineering design, contract administration and construction superintendency.

Key engineering deliverables

• Design and construction supervision of bulk earthworks, roadworks, stormwater, sewerage reticulation, water reticulation and sediment and erosion control;
• Design and contract administration of an external sewer main through existing wetland;
• Implementation of bio-retention basins to maintain water quality; and
• Consideration of the surrounding native vegetation and fauna required during construction.