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Collie provided planning services for the development of a 73 hectares site in Macleod. The land was formerly occupied by the Mon Park Hospital but also includes the land comprising the former Gresswell, Macleod and Plenty Hospitals. The project incorporates the retention of significant stands of both native and exotic vegetation and re-use / preservation of certain historic buildings that formed part of the hospital complex.
Work included:

• collaboration with a multi-disciplinary consultant team;
• assistance with the prepration of urban design options in response to site and to client requirements;
• prepration of the Springthorpe Development Plan incorporating approximately 830 residential lots (conventional and medium density), substantial areas of public open space, a wetland system, special design considerations for habitat areas, historic buildings and existing vegetation, a country club for residents, small neighbourhood centre, retirement village and pedestrian network.

Awards

• UDIA (Vic) 2004 Awards for Excellence: Award for Excellence in Master Planned Development
• PIA 2004 Awards for Planning Excellence: Award for Planning Excellence in Urban Design Award
• UDIA 2004 National Awards for Excellence: Award for Environmental Excellence
• UDIA 2003 National Awards for Excellence: Award for Excellence in Residential Development of 400 lots or more
• UDIA 2003 National Awards for Excellence: Award for Excellence in Urban Renewal Projects

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