Real projects, in real places — built to last in SEQ.
Every site is different. Different brief, different vegetation, different community.. same outstanding outcomes. Browse the projects below to see how the team approaches hard & softscape, drainage, bio-retention and streetscape upgrades across South East Queensland.
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Broadbeach Streetscape Upgrade
Landscape upgrade to road islands and a roundabout in Broadbeach — civil setout, kerbing and paving works combined with structural soil beds and feature planting to deliver a high-amenity median consistent with City of Gold Coast streetscape standards.
- Landscape construction
- Civil setout, kerbing & paving
- Structural planting beds
- Feature & median planting
Carey Park / Southport Parklands Carpark Upgrade
Bio-retention basin and parkland renewal at Carey Park / Southport Parklands — water-sensitive urban design (WSUD) integrated with combined hard & softscape upgrade. Engineered drainage, structural soils and species mixes selected for filtration performance and amenity.
- Bio-retention basin construction
- Water-sensitive urban design (WSUD)
- Engineered structural soil profile
- Native filtration plantings
Bundall Streetscape Upgrade
Hard & softscape upgrade in Bundall — streetscape paving, edge treatments, planting beds and softscape renewal.
- Streetscape hard & softscape upgrade
- Paving and edging works
- Garden bed renewal
- Civil-grade construction tolerances
Remembrance Park Upgrade
Hard & softscape landscape upgrade at Remembrance Park, Surfers Paradise — paving, structural elements, garden bed renewal and high-amenity replanting in a memorial park setting.
- Memorial park renewal
- Hard & softscape landscape upgrade
- Garden bed reconstruction
- High-amenity public realm finish
Surfers Paradise Foreshore Upgrade
Foreshore hard & softscape upgrade along the Surfers Paradise oceanfront — combined paving, edging and resilient coastal softscape suited to a high-traffic public realm with salt and wind exposure.
- Coastal foreshore hard & softscape
- High-traffic public realm finishes
- Salt-tolerant species selection
- Resilient detailing for wind & spray
Brisbane CBD Porous Paving and Tree Grates Installation
Hardscape upgrade in the Brisbane CBD — installation of porous paving systems and city-grade tree grates to support urban tree health, manage stormwater and meet streetscape standards.
- Permeable / porous paving systems
- City-grade tree grate installation
- Stormwater & urban canopy benefits
- CBD-grade traffic-rated finish
Gympie Road Upgrade
Bulk softscape upgrade along the Gympie Road median — converting a deteriorated central reserve into a high-amenity green corridor with resilient mass planting and structural species. Documented before and after.
- Bulk softscape median upgrade
- Mass planting & structural species
- Resilient species mix for road reserves
- Documented before & after outcomes
Ghost Gum Court Upgrade
Landscape and drainage easement upgrade at Ghost Gum Court — engineered drainage works integrated with landscape rehabilitation, restoring access, function and amenity within a residential easement corridor.
- Drainage easement upgrade
- Engineered landscape drainage
- Easement rehabilitation & reinstatement
- Residential corridor amenity restored
Eagles Nest Relocation
Relocation of a very old wedge-tailed eagle's nest measuring 2.8 metres in diameter within a highly protected indigenous area with scar trees and birthing trees in a highly significant location.
- 50 metre all-terrain travel tower and 100-tonne crane
- Bracing, wrapping and aerial rigging of a 1.2-tonne whole-tree canopy from approximately 46 metres high
- Nest relocation using a custom engineered, fabricated nest cradle fitted on top of a newly located 25-metre pole within the bush canopy
- Monitoring using numerous cameras for live-stream data to capture future use of the nest
Renmark Court Tree Hollow and Habitat Creation
Tree pruning services including limb removal, with protection of identified Corella and Lorikeet activity within the upper canopy and Galahs in neighbouring trees. Creation of 5 burrow holes of differing sizes and orientation.
- Retention of 1.5 m – 2.0 m stubs before ringbarking each isolated limb
- Creation of 5 hollows to accommodate habitat
- Monitoring of the frequency and usage of these hollows
- Use of seasoned timber to minimise splitting and shrinkage and increase durability
- 500 mm deep × 120 mm wide hollow with a small ledge to accommodate larger parrot species
New Farm Park Upgrade
Tree replacement of contaminated trees infected with the "Phellinus noxius" pathogen.
- Tree removal of 24 existing dead, diseased or declining trees
- Removal and disposal of diseased soil
- Tree replacement with new ex-ground trees
- 2 years maintenance aftercare
Tedder Ave Upgrade
Renovation of existing raised garden beds.
- Vacuum excavation beneath large trees and water knifing of root systems
- Removal of existing vegetation
- Transplanting of existing advanced trees into new planting areas
- 1 year maintenance aftercare
Fison Avenue Upgrade
Renovation of road median garden beds.
- Traffic control for high vehicle flow area
- Excavation of new garden beds including removal of turf and undesirable existing vegetation
- Installation of understorey planting and ex-ground trees
- 1 year maintenance aftercare
Melbourne Street Upgrade
Renovation of road median garden beds within a high-profile area.
- Underground service location
- Removal of undesirable vegetation
- Night works, advanced tree planting of 40 × ex-ground trees and establishment of new planting beds
- Traffic and pedestrian management
Brisbane 2 Million Trees — Our Urban Forest Program
Installation and maintenance of over 60 revegetation sites, involving the planting of over 2 million trees as part of Brisbane City Council's commitment to make Brisbane a carbon-neutral city.
- Ground preparation including site clearing, rubbish removal, slashing, herbicide application and cultivation
- Tube stock installation including plant preparation, planting, mulching, bagging and staking
- Maintenance including line trimming, mowing, herbicide application, mulching and plant replacement
- Weed management, replacement of missing or vandalised plants, and pick-up and disposal of ground litter
Community Planting and Maintenance Activities
Coordination and delivery of over 200 community planting events and maintenance programs across the Brisbane Region. Predominantly street tree planting works in conjunction with local residents and schools, creating shade corridors and walkable neighbourhoods within the urban environment.
- Preparation of tree planting holes
- Community event coordination including WHS induction and issue of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Tree planting demonstration, team coordination and guidance during planting works
- Community barbecue and free plant giveaway program
- Post-planting activities including planting technique rectification, mulching, watering and staking
- 1 year maintenance aftercare
Large Norfolk Pine Removals
Tree assessment and removal of large Norfolk Island pines along a high-profile foreshore.
- Pre-works including monitoring and measurement of tree movement and risk assessment to the community
- Liaison with local shop owners and businesses
- Traffic management of car parking, bike lane and footpaths
- Use of 40 metre Elevated Work Platform and cranes to undertake removals
Tradewinds Ave Upgrade
Tree assessment and monitoring of vegetation encroachment, with pest and disease inspections and the establishment of a Visual Tree Assessment (VTA) report.
- Fauna spotter on site whilst working with and around a native bat colony
- Tree pruning and removal including dead wooding, formative pruning, directional pruning and leader reduction
- Weed species removal of vines and understorey
- Coordination and delivery of night-time works
Alexander Headlands Upgrade
Removal of vegetation, weed species and dead species from a cliff face.
- Coordination of works within a high-profile tourist attraction lookout site
- Rigging to concreted posts at high points and lowering down in 5 m – 10 m swings for clearing
- Debris rigged back up the cliff and loaded onto flatbed truck for offsite disposal
- Traffic and pedestrian management
Bix St Tree Works
Removal of large African tulip trees including root and stump grinding 300 mm below finished ground level. Confined-space works beside a garage and fence line — climbing crew sectionally dismantled the tree for the ground crew, then backfilled with topsoil and grass seed.
- Large African tulip tree removal
- Stump grinding 300 mm below finished level
- Confined-space sectional dismantling
- Topsoil backfill and grass seed reinstatement
Currumbin Tree Works
Tree vandalism through poisoning had left a Currumbin specimen unsafe. The tree was made safe and the retained trunk converted into wildlife habitat — artificial hollows carved to utilise the tree’s natural form for SEQ fauna.
- Tree pruning and weight reduction
- Debarking and limb length reduction
- Artificial hollow creation for wildlife
- Site access with pedestrian & traffic management
Nerang Administration Building Tree Removal
Removal of six large 35-metre Eucalyptus tereticornis at the Gold Coast City Council Nerang Administration Building due to mistletoe infestation and limb failure over library car parking bays. A 65-tonne crane lowered sectional dismantled barrel sections of approximately 6.5 tonnes onto semi-trailers for removal.
- Six × 35 m Eucalyptus tereticornis removals
- Traffic restraints and restricted felling area
- Service location before crane set-up
- 65-tonne crane sectional dismantling
Mudjimba Beach Holiday Park
Pruning and removal of vegetation across the Mudjimba Beach Holiday Park’s two-hectare compound and footpath street frontage. Works were scheduled between peak tourism seasons as proactive preparation for pending storm seasons.
- Vegetation Tree Assessment (VTA) reports
- Pest and disease inspections
- Removal, dead-wooding and formative pruning
- Machine works, stump grinding and understorey planting
Flail Mowing and Tractor Slashing
Routine maintenance of roadside embankments and transport corridor infrastructure across the Ipswich region — flail mowing and tractor slashing to maintain safety, visibility and presentation.
- Flail mowing and tractor slashing
- Brush cutting around signs and guardrails
- Chemical vegetation control and weed management
- Litter collection and scheduled corridor presentation
Tractor Flail Mowing and Slashing
Vegetation management of roadside reserves and transport corridors in Ipswich to improve safety, access and asset protection through programmed tractor flail mowing and slashing.
- Tractor flail mowing of large grassed areas
- Brush cutting in restricted-access locations
- Approved herbicide weed control
- Routine litter collection and site clean-up
Tractor Slashing
Scheduled vegetation maintenance of Ipswich roadside corridors to reduce fire hazards and maintain clear sight lines for road users.
- Tractor slashing of roadside vegetation
- Brush cutting around roadside assets
- Chemical weed control
- Litter removal and presentation standards
Maroochydore Slashing
Slashing of a vacant school sports oval in Maroochydore — tractor slashing and flail mowing with brush cutter, herbicide application and litter collection.
- Tractor slashing and flail mowing
- Brush cutter and herbicide application
- Litter collection and removal
- School sports oval vegetation management
Albany Creek Storm Cleanup
Emergency storm response after a large Eucalypt failed from an easement into a private residence, damaging the house and pool. An 8-tonne excavator cleared debris with aerial rigging of log sections off the roof and over the pool, followed by stump grinding, cutting and chipping.
- Failed Eucalypt storm cleanup
- 8-tonne excavator debris removal
- Rigging off house roof and over pool
- Stump grinding, cutting and chipping
Logan Reserve Tree Canopy Reduction
Canopy reduction at Logan Reserve to reduce height and aerial spread and mitigate encroachment over a toilet block and barbeque area — delivered with a 40 m EWP tower, aerial rigging and a fauna spotter for habitat protection.
- 40 m EWP tower canopy works
- Canopy pruning and deadwood removal
- Aerial rigging
- Fauna spotter for habitat protection
Street Tree Data Capture
Collection of detailed street tree inventory data across the Gold Coast to support asset management, maintenance planning and risk assessment — GPS location, species ID, condition and digital records for long-term urban forest management.
- GPS location and asset identification
- Species identification and condition assessment
- Tree dimensions, defects and maintenance requirements
- Digital capture for urban forest planning
Rootball Extraction and Service Location
Road widening upgrade support — vacuum excavation to expose root balls and locate underground services before asset relocation and roundabout installation, with crane removal of root balls and ground reinstatement.
- Inspection trench to locate underground services
- Vacuum excavation to expose root ball
- Rootball pruning and crane removal
- Backfilling to restore ground coverage
New Farm Park Bottle Tree Relocation
Relocation of mature Bottle Trees as part of New Farm Park redevelopment — excavation and root-ball preparation, crane lift and transport, specialised installation with underground stabilisation, and post-transplant establishment monitoring.
- Root ball excavation and preparation
- Crane lifting and transport
- Specialised arboricultural installation
- Soil preparation and underground stabilisation
New Farm Park Fig Tree Relocation
Relocation of a mature Fig Tree to accommodate infrastructure works while retaining a valuable landscape feature — root pruning, heavy crane lift, receiving-site preparation, anchoring and establishment maintenance.
- Root pruning and root-ball excavation
- Heavy crane lifting and transportation
- Receiving location preparation
- Installation, anchoring and establishment care
Tree Root Pruning — Water Knifing
Non-destructive excavation around established trees using compressed air to expose roots for pruning and investigation without damaging surrounding soil structure — selective root pruning under arborist supervision with protection of retained roots.
- Air excavation to expose structural roots
- Selective root pruning under arborist supervision
- Protection of retained roots and vegetation
- Backfilling and site reinstatement
Date Palm Foliage Spraying
Aerial canopy spraying of established date palms to eradicate Red Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus) — self-propelled EWP with ute-mounted spray equipment, systemic foliar application, full PPE, and early-morning low-wind timing to keep product on target.
- Elevated work platform canopy access
- Systemic foliar pesticide application
- PPE in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
- Early-morning low-wind application window
Date Palm Planting
Procurement and planting of a 9-metre clear-trunk Date palm — interstate supply with health inspection, service location, hole excavation, underground guying of the root ball, and a 12-month establishment maintenance period.
- 9 m clear-trunk Date palm procurement
- Tree health and disease inspection
- Service location and planting excavation
- Underground guying and 12-month establishment
Gold Coast Storm Cleanup
Emergency storm response clean-up across road corridors, easements and parks — traffic control, excavator and crane lifts of debris from fences and houses, prioritised staged reopening of roadways, and stump grinding or root-ball extraction after debris removal.
- Stop-and-go traffic control on corridors
- Excavator and crane debris lifts
- Priority staging for roads, homes and parks
- Stump grinding and root-ball extraction
Palm Transplanting
Relocation of mature palms to facilitate road lane expansion — 1.4 m root-ball excavation, crane transport to the new planting location, receiving-hole preparation, and liquid fertiliser treatment to support establishment.
- 1.4 m square root-ball excavation
- Crane transport to new location
- Receiving planting hole preparation
- Liquid fertiliser establishment treatment
Forestry Mowing
Land clearing and fire-break installation in natural bushland adjacent to a new residential suburb — posi-track forestry mowing, drain clearing, fire-fuel reduction and improved property boundary sight lines.
- Posi-track forestry mowing
- Drain clearing
- Fire fuel material reduction
- Boundary sight-line improvement
Bribie Island Forestry Mowing
Clearing of land parcels for housing development on Bribie Island — fire-break installation, improved surveillance and access tracks, drain and waterway clean-up, and understorey pruning of retained vegetation.
- Land parcel clearing for development
- Fire-break installation for neighbouring properties
- Access track and surveillance improvement
- Drain, waterway and understorey clean-up
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