News

Mar 8 / 2022

Courage to lead to a better future.

Every year, Wolter Consulting Group marks the International Women’s Day (IWD) with hosting a special event.  We come together with the Women of Wolters (WOW) and our female industry peers to celebrate the important difference women make in our industry and our society.  We recognise their achievements thus far and as part of the broader WOW initiative and our company’s core values, we aim to energise, empower and embolden our women to reach greater heights in their careers and their personal lives.  This year, we invited the highly sought-after Executive Coach and Author, Sonia McDonald, to speak to us about courageous leadership. Click on the title to learn more.

Feb 23 / 2022

Is South-East Queensland Really Meeting Targets Set by ShapingSEQ?

The 2021 SEQ Land Supply and Development Monitoring Report paints a pretty picture of South-East Queensland’s overall growth as it exceeds the ShapingSEQ target rates for most SEQ local government areas (LGAs). However, when translating planned land supply into approved (yet uncompleted) lot supply, it is a different story. Five out of 12 of South-East Queensland’s LGAs don’t meet the minimum approved supply targets and the average annual benchmark calculation is questionable. Our team took a closer look at the figures provided and summarized some of the key findings in this blog. Click on the title to read.

Feb 1 / 2022

Connecting Communities - Brisbane Valley Rail Trail - Wulkuraka Trail Head

The Design team at Wolters are excited to see Wulkuraka rail trail head being realised. Totalling 161km in length, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT) is Currently Australia’s longest rail trail, spanning from Wulkuraka to Yarraman.  Working to connect communities that are fragmented by redundant infrastructure can be a challenging task that requires a high degree of creativity and innovation . The goal here was to turn these locked parcels of land into a usable and desirable community open space – providing an active pedestrian transport network between the city and rural areas, while acknowledging the historical role of the rail line. Click on the title to read more.

Nov 16 / 2021

WCG is awarded a Commendation in Strategic Planning category at the PIA Planning Excellence Awards 2021.

At this years' PIA Awards for Planning Excellence, the project team for Mirani Community Precinct was presented a commendation award within the category of Strategic Planning Project, a project that the Design studio here at Wolters was extremely proud to assist Mackay Regional Council in producing.  The master planning project led by our Design included a number of stakeholder workshops and design charrettes to develop a range of options for the site; Originally sought to house the local Pioneer Valley Machinery Preservation Society and Pioneer Classic Car Club in a large shed, we facilitated a more inclusive design process that additionally repurposed a range of existing buildings within the site.

Nov 4 / 2021

WCG October Wrap Up!

What an eventful month it has been! During the month of October our team have hosted, attended & spoken at six Industry Events; raised over $24,000 for our charity of choice Beddown through the Shed Your Bed 2021 Campaign; held several staff activities including Trivia Night, bring your dog to work day and a company breakfast / workshop with our special guest Kim Yabsley. We also received a highly commended acknowledgement in the Surveying Consultancy Excellence Awards 2021 and one of our projects has been nominated for the upcoming 2021 Awards for Planning Excellence with the Planning Institute of Australia. A warm thank you to everyone who have collaborated with us, invited us and worked with us to make all this possible. Click on the title to learn more.

Oct 25 / 2021

WCG receives a highly commended acknowledgement at the Surveying Consultancy Excellence Awards 2021!

Wolter Consulting Group are thrilled and proud to receive a highly commended acknowledgement in the Surveying Consultancy Excellence Awards 2021 by Consulting Surveyors National! The awards ceremony took place last Friday and acknowledged the business acumen and excellence in surveying consultancies from across Australia. Having started as a Surveying business nearly 30 years ago, Wolter Consulting Group has developed ongoing commitment to service excellence, better development outcomes and a willingness to challenge conventional thinking.

Aug 17 / 2021

WCG Sunshine Coast.

With the growing economy and lifestyle on offer, the Sunshine Coast region has become a home to some of the most exciting developments in SEQ. Being a very attractive opportunity for investors – including some of our valued clients – it is only natural for Wolter Consulting Group to have a presence in the area for the last 20+ years with a growing portfolio of projects. Whether you are looking at Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast for your next development opportunity, chat to our team for your trusted advice. We can help you plan, design and deliver creatively and sustainably (07) 3666 5200.

Aug 11 / 2021

Welcome Penny Spiers!

Wolter Consulting Group are very excited to welcome Penny Spiers to their Design team.  A Landscape Architect with over 20 years of experience and having led many complex projects for public and private sector clients, Penny's work portfolio includes parks, open spaces, urban and commercial centres, educational facilities and more. Here, Penny shares some of her thoughts and vision for Brisbane as the home for Olympic Games 2032. Click on the title to read.

Jun 24 / 2021

Time for an industrial revolution? WCG reflects on ‘Our Productive City: Brisbane’s Industrial Future’.

This week, on 21 June 2021, Brisbane City Council released Our Productive City: Brisbane’s Industrial Future - a draft strategy document that will eventually supersede the Brisbane Industrial Strategy 2019. Wolter Consulting Group has reviewed the draft of the new proposed strategy against the backdrop of the current (2019) strategy and identified key elements that will guide the development and ongoing operation of Brisbane’s industrial areas. Click on the title to read.

Jun 4 / 2021

Bushfire Management: What you need to know and why now?

We do not have much room left in urban situations where we don’t come across an interface between bushland and housing in a residential development. There is a certain level of responsibility that developers and development consultants carry for what we are creating and how safe our communities are. In this blog, our Bushfire Management Expert Stephen Hayes responds to some of the most commonly asked questions by our Developer clients and explains what comprises a Bushfire Management Plan and what it could mean for your existing or new development projects. Click on the title to read.