Ratio Acknowledged - 2 prestigious Awards

Each year, the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) recognizes Professional Consultants' achievements in their National Awards for Excellence to those organizations which make quality development possible.

National Awards for Excellence 2008

In December 2008 Ratio Consultants were recognized for their involvement in the "Cheltenham Green Development" as winner of an Award for Excellence in the category of Urban Renewal Projects.

Ratio's involvement was to provide an assessment of, and input to, the traffic, road network and parking aspects of the development plan which had been formulated for site.  As part of Ratio's assessment a Traffic Impact Report was prepared to assist the local community, and ultimately the City of Kingston in its assessment of the traffic and parking merits of the proposed redevelopment.

The Proposal - Cheltenham Green Development

The proposal involves the refurbishment and conversion of Retreat House in Cavanagh Street, Cheltenham into residential apartments as well as the subdivision of the remainder of the site into small lots for townhouse and standard residential development.  The overall redevelopment comprised of:-

 

 

Result

With Ratio's expert knowledge, guiding and providing design advice, the proposed subdivision was designed to provide good internal and external access for future residents, including direct access to the adjacent areas of open space, and safe linkages to the surrounding road network.

The key objective was to provide safe and efficient access for the residents of the development without compromising the existing surrounding road network, allowing for a successful development. 

For additional information contact Russell Symons or Melissa Merrick on 03 9429 3111, at Ratio Consultants.

 

National Awards for Excellence 2007

In December 2007 Ratio Consultants were recognized for their involvement in the "Martha Cove Development" as winner of an Award for Excellence in the category of Master Planned Development.

The Proposal - Martha Cove

Martha Cove Pty Ltd is currently in the process of developing land in Safety Beach for residential subdivision, marina and commercial development.  Ratio has been involved for the past 15 years in the areas of preliminary planning, environmental effects study, functional intersection designs, construction traffic management plans and road safety audits for both the internal and external roadwork's involved with this project.

Martha cove is currently being developed in stages and will ultimately provide approximately:

As part of the project Marine Drive had to be re-constructed as a tunnel under the marina waterway linking the marina and inland canals to Port Phillip.

 

Result

The Marine Drive tunnel has been constructed and is in operation.  Initial stages of the development are now complete and the first houses are occupied. 

For more information refer to the traffic projects section or contact Russell Symons or Melissa Merrick on 03 9429 3111, at Ratio Consultants.