About Stewart Surveys

Stewart Surveys is a multi-disciplinary practice providing surveying, landscape architecture and environmental services across northwest New South Wales since 1985. The firm operates from Gunnedah and specialises in land development projects for urban, rural, agricultural and mining sectors. The practice holds registrations under the Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002 for both land and mine surveying activities.

Surveying and Development Services

The firm provides land and mining surveying services including subdivision layouts, boundary re-establishment and construction setout works. Development services cover preparation of Development Applications, Statement of Environmental Effects documents and Environmental Impact Statements under NSW planning legislation. Additional services include:

• Digital terrain modelling and earthwork volume calculations
• Strata subdivision and identification surveys
• Mine exploration surveys and statutory record preparation for Department of Regional NSW
• Unmanned aerial vehicle operations for site mapping and monitoring
• Civil engineering design for roads, stormwater and utility services

Environmental and Landscape Services

The practice carries out environmental assessment and landscape architecture services for development projects. Environmental reporting includes bushfire assessment under Planning for Bush Fire Protection guidelines and vegetation management planning. Landscape architecture services cover site analysis and environmentally responsive design solutions. Specialist capabilities include:

• Koala habitat assessment under State Environmental Planning Policy 44
• Traffic impact assessment and services strategy preparation
• Erosion and sediment control planning for construction sites
• Mine rehabilitation design and environmental monitoring

Professional Registrations and Experience

The firm holds current registrations as land and mine surveyors under NSW legislation with over 30 years of operational experience. Professional memberships include the Institution of Surveyors Australia and landscape architecture registration through the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects. The practice has completed work across more than 13 mine sites and holds CASA operator certification for aerial surveying operations.

Service Areas and Specialisations

Stewart Surveys serves Gunnedah Shire and surrounding northwest NSW regions including rural and mining areas. The firm works with agricultural clients on irrigation design and feedlot development projects. Mining sector experience covers both open cut and underground operations including statutory compliance surveys and Mine Operations Plan preparation. The practice has received recognition through the Gunnedah Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Small Business Award.