It was excellent to see RMA Principal Engineer Tony Loveday speaking at the recent IPWEAQ 2020 State Conference. Tony’s urban stormwater presentation, “No worsening is not a thing”, explained why the requirement of “no worsening”, commonly adopted in development assessment, is a misinterpretation of both QUDM and applicable law. He illustrated a number of different …
Congratulations to S-Rack Australia Pty Ltd and the whole project team for the delivery of this new carpark solar system in Speers Point. Installed over an existing carpark, the system serves as a renewable energy source whilst providing users with undercover parking. RMA’s structural team were challenged with developing a layout design that considered the sloping nature …
RMA’s Traffic and Transport Team have been busy over the last few months with the team completing a total of nine road safety audits throughout South East Queensland. Working with both the Department of Transport and Main Roads and numerous regional Councils, our team have undertaken post-construction, existing conditions and design audits to assist with …
Construction of stage 1 for the 350-lot master-planned Kearney West development is now complete! Located next to the RMA-designed Kearney East estate, the Kearney West development will provide buyers with picturesque blocks on Toowoomba’s Southside. All blocks will be sold with completed house pads ready for new owners to start construction straight away, saving the …
“If its flooded, forget it” doesn’t always apply to development opportunities! RMA are very pleased that we were able to help Da Finchi Developments achieve approval for a light industrial development on a challenging site on the corner of Newman Road and Zillmere Road, Geebung. The site was substantially flood impacted and in a flood sensitive area.Using detailed 2D hydraulic modelling, …
RMA Engineers had the pleasure of sponsoring and attending the recent LifeFlight Australia Golf Day in Bundaberg. The funds raised on the day went towards the ongoing operation of LifeFlight in the Wide Bay-Burnett region, where they provide aeromedical care to save over 300 lives per year. RMA has a close connection to RACQ LifeFlight after being involved with the design …
Our team has completed the design and documentation of 3 key intersections for the South Burnett community. Funded under The Department of Transport and Main Roads initiative – “High Risk Roads Program”, the intersections include both state-controlled and local government roads at the core of these communities. Working with South Burnett Regional Council and TMR, …
Amity stage 8A construction is in full swing on the back of 3-day turnaround on Councils operational works approval! RMA’s mb+ accreditation was leveraged to enable the development to achieve operational works approvals within 3 days, dramatically reducing the time between design finalisation and construction kick-off. Through our continued involvement in this project from it’s birth, we have been able to provide significant …
We are proud to be working alongside Mandy Rounsefell and the Rounsefell Design team to deliver the Thiess Park Linear Corridor upgrade project for Toowoomba Regional Council! Forming part of Council’s Open Space Strategy, the upgraded park will feature new master planned recreation spaces for the community to enjoy. New facilities will include play areas for all ages, a new exercise hub, public amenities, picnic …
Construction is in full swing for the Carnival Lane project at 174 Margaret Street! This unique project will repurpose an existing building into a vibrant community-focused meeting space and pedestrian walkway, greatly increasing the ease of access to the Toowoomba CBD. With construction of the existing building dating back over 100 years, our team is working closely with Taddio …