Mermaid Sanctuary is a project that holds a special place in our history here at Arnold Development Consultants. Located on the shores of Lake Wonderland in Mermaid Waters, this beautiful waterfront community has recently been delivered by SKF Developments – and we were very proud to be involved as the Consulting Land Surveyors. What makes […]
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Planning and Development Alert – Closing the loop on our Directions for Growth
As the Gold Coast City Council prepares ‘The Local Growth Management Strategy’, which will provide the overarching strategic guide to managing population and employment growth over the coming decades. This is now in the final stages of completion and the overview of results will be released later this year. Community engagement plays a critical role […]
🌾 The Things We See
One of the best parts about surveying? The views — both the literal kind and the perspective you gain along the way. From massive vacant blocks to sprawling new suburbs to wading through paddocks, bushland, and half-built subdivisions — we get to see parts of the world most people never do. Like this one 👇Out […]
Supporting Mental Health Every Day at Arnold Development Consultants 🌿
World Mental Health Day was on Saturday, but the message is one we carry with us every day. At Arnold Development Consultants, we know that strong foundations — whether in subdivisions, survey plans, or communities — rely on the wellbeing of the people who build them. Mental health matters in every workplace, and we’re proud […]
Can I Subdivide my Land?
Hardly use your big backyard anymore? Finding it harder to maintain your large garden and lawn now that you’re getting older? Maybe your land could be used for more than just that Hills Hoist. Subdivision is a popular choice for many Queenslanders, with residential subdivisions allowing homeowners to develop their properties to best suit their […]
Planning and Development Alert – Infrastructure charges update
With the recently scheduled changes to Infrastructure Charges we are again reminded that, in addition to the continued increase to ICN charges as indexed with CPI (inflation rate) Council’s are liable to remove existing exemptions or add additional rates for certain uses. This can expose a project, particularly those not previously charged, to significant costs […]
How to Choose the Right Block of Land
Are you planning to buy land in Brisbane or the Gold Coast? Whether you’re buying a block of land to build on or subdivide, there are many important considerations that you can’t overlook, including the need to work with the right surveyor for the requirements of your project. At Arnold Development Consultants, our highly skilled […]
3 Myths about Subdivision
No matter where you are in Australia today, subdivision is happening. Australia’s population only keeps growing and is presently in the vicinity of 25 million people. All of those people need somewhere to call home, so the reality is that we need more houses. The problem, however, is where to build those houses? The outskirts […]
