What Reeds Consulting Does

Reeds Consulting Pty Ltd is a multidisciplinary land development consultancy operating across Victoria since 1958. The firm provides surveying, civil engineering, town planning and development consulting services from offices in Melbourne, Hallam and Wangaratta. The practice serves municipal councils, VicRoads, water boards and infrastructure companies throughout Victoria.

Land Surveying Services

The firm specialises in subdivision surveying, cadastral surveying, engineering surveying and construction surveying for complex development projects. Reeds Consulting prepares survey plans under the Subdivision Act 1988 and coordinates with Land Victoria for plan registration. Survey services include boundary definition, feature surveys, set-out works and as-constructed documentation for residential estates, commercial developments and infrastructure projects.

Planning and Development Services

The practice provides statutory planning services under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 including development applications, subdivision approvals and strategic planning advice. Planning consultants prepare planning reports, masterplans and subdivision designs for projects requiring permits from Victorian councils. The team works on urban design projects, development approvals and design guideline preparation across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Civil Engineering Expertise

Reeds Consulting carries out civil engineering design for land development, siteworks and infrastructure projects throughout Victoria. Engineering services include drainage design, road construction, earthworks planning and utility coordination for residential subdivisions and commercial developments. The firm prepares engineering drawings and specifications that comply with relevant Australian Standards and council requirements.

Experience and Professional Standing

The practice operates with over 80 professional staff and maintains ISO certification in Quality, Occupational Health and Safety, and Environmental Management Systems. Reeds Consulting holds accreditation as a service provider to VicRoads and various Victorian water authorities. The firm was recognised as the winner of Category 3 at the 2024 National Surveying Awards for practices with 36-80 employees.

Service Areas and Project Portfolio

The firm serves clients across Victoria from metropolitan Melbourne to regional centres including Wangaratta and surrounding areas. Recent projects include Kinley Estate in Lilydale, Assembly Broadmeadows in Campbellfield, and preservation work on the Melbourne Shrine Vista planning control. The practice works on residential estates, commercial developments, infrastructure projects and landmark developments requiring specialist surveying and planning expertise.