Janet Gould & Associates

What Gould Thorpe Planning Does

Gould Thorpe Planning is a community engagement and social planning consultancy operating across South Australia for over 20 years. The firm connects project teams with local communities through strategic engagement processes that incorporate local knowledge into project outcomes. The practice works on transformative infrastructure projects ranging from health strategies and school planning to major utilities and road upgrades throughout metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia.

Community Engagement Services

The firm provides community engagement services that align with the Development Act 1993 consultation requirements and IAP2 standards. The team conducts strategic engagement across infrastructure projects, facilitating two-way conversations between project teams and stakeholders. Services include stakeholder mapping, consultation design, community workshops, and engagement reporting that supports development assessment processes under South Australian planning legislation.

• Community consultation and stakeholder engagement planning
• Public participation programs for infrastructure development
• Social impact assessment and community needs analysis
• Conflict resolution and mediation services

Team Qualifications and Experience

The practice employs IAP2-certified engagement specialists with qualifications spanning urban planning, housing policy, communications, and change management. Team members pursue ongoing professional development in facilitation techniques, digital engagement platforms, and conflict resolution methods. The firm has delivered engagement programs for major South Australian infrastructure projects including level crossing removals, road upgrades, and regional connectivity initiatives.

• IAP2 certification in community engagement best practices
• Urban planning and policy development expertise
• Over two decades of South Australian project experience

Service Coverage Areas

Gould Thorpe Planning operates throughout South Australia, serving both metropolitan Adelaide and regional communities. The firm has delivered projects across diverse council areas, working with local government authorities and state agencies on infrastructure development. Recent project locations include the Ovingham Level Crossing Removal Project, Fleurieu Connections Project, and Oaklands Crossing Grade Separation Project.

• Metropolitan Adelaide council areas
• Regional South Australian communities
• State government infrastructure corridors