Collie Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Australia

ABOUT COLLIE

Collie is a well established and successful multi-award winning Company that has completed a variety of projects in the areas of:

strategic planning (land use strategies; masterplans, development plans and precinct structure plans; activity centres and town centre plans; community needs assessment; and more);
development planning (statutory planning advice; permit applications; rezonings; development assessment; representation at VCAT and planning panels; development contributions; project due diligence and feasibility; and more);
urban design (visioning; subdivision design; design guidelines; building envelope plans; urban design frameworks; and more);
landscape architecture (landscape and open space concept design; design development; documentation, tendering and contract administration; recreation planning; and more).

Our projects have dealt with the full range of land uses including retail, office, industrial, residential, institutional, medical, education, and recreational, tourism, and others.

Collie adds value to projects through tactical advice; lateral thinking; innovative solutions; negotiation skills; contacts; and networks. The Collie team prides itself on a reputation built over many years for high quality, responsive and pro-active service; strategic and tactical thinking; and strict client confidentiality.

Clients, authorities and peers have recognised Collie through its having had key inputs on projects that have accumulated over 25 State and National Awards in the last ten years. We have built a reputation of professionalism and quality in all that we do. We fight for the clients' cause while having good relations with authorities: based on integrity and detailed knowledge of the issues and requirements.

Collie has a strong leadership team of experts in their fields who are supported by other staff to assist in ensuring projects are completed successfully and efficiently. We pride ourselves on working closely and collaboratively with our clients: we listen, we advise and we work hard to see projects completed and implemented.

Collie is involved continuously in research to keep abreast of the latest issues and to ensure an up-to-date sound understanding of project requirements and the need for robust solutions to problems. This is done with a clear understanding of the need for environmental, economic and community sustainability.

The Collie commitment is not limited to project work. It encompasses the development of industry excellence by encouraging membership of and involvement in relevant professional institutes and peer organisations; promoting professional development events and conferences; participating in mentoring programs; and providing opportunities for work experience and part time students.

Contact one of our Project Directors to discuss how we may be able to assist you.

IMAGE SOURCE: MELBOURNE COMMONWEALTH GAMES WEBSITE 2006