Local firm helps shape GV

Local fi rm helps shape GV

IN all areas of growth and development, responsible and long term planning is essential. Each year Chris Smith & Associates take responsibility for the delivery of new infrastructure to the value of approximately $10M. That equates to $100M over the past 10 years. Most of this infrastructure comprises new roads, drainage, sewerage and water reticulation which is required to service the 1,500 new lots that have been collectively developed by their respective clients throughout the Goulburn Valley.

Although the demand for new housing varies from year to year, Chris Smith & Associates always have a number of land development projects on the go, in some shape or form and at various stages of the planning, subdivision, design or construction process.

Chris Smith & Associates managing director, Chris Smith said, “When you add all of the other infrastructure and subdivision related work that we do, our key people have a busy time managing what amounts to be about 150 projects annually.”

Careful planning has to take into consideration how communities experience their new home environments. Chris said, “In many instances, the land that some of our staff used as adventure play spaces when they were children has been developed into spaces of a different sort for new generations of people to live and play in. As a child, I grew up next to an orchard on the edge of the urban sprawl and I witnessed the orchard transform into a multi-lot residential housing estate. It attracted many families with young children that I established new friendships with. We went to school together and played sport together. The homes and backyards of those new friends became my new urban play spaces that I have fond memories of. Our staff have similar fond memories. That’s why we get a lot of satisfaction out of being involved in the creation of new housing estates.”

With so many combined years of experience in the industry, Chris Smith & Associates recognise that the success of a business can often be measured by the number of clients retained over the journey. Chris said, “An important business ethos of ours is to provide a good

The homes and backyards of those new friends became my new urban play spaces that I have fond memories of.

professional client service which we see as an investment in a long term relationship that will encourage our clients to come back and use us again. We’re proud of all of the developments that we’ve been involved in, whether it be 1,000 lots or a simple two lot subdivision. All projects require professional expertise and care, irrespective of their size. That’s how we’ve helped to shape the Goulburn Valley and we will continue to provide a service that keeps pace with the growth of the region. Current indications are exciting for all those who are in our industry. The future looks very rosy.”

PROUD TO BE INVOLVED IN DEVELOPMENT OF REGION… From left, Chris Smith & Associates manager survey operations, David O’Halloran and survey assistant, Shea Flanagan. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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Bruce Mactier Building Designers was established in 1984 and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the fi eld of building design. We are a large fi rm with the capacity to do small and large jobs with a very broad range of experience on most types of jobs.

We have provided building design services for Local Councils in the area and other Government agencies. We provide building design services for various Aged Care Service providers and Retirement Villages. We cover unit designs.

Our service extends from the Northern Suburbs in Melbourne to the Riverina in the North.