What This Firm Does

Johnstone McGee & Gandy is an established engineering consultancy providing infrastructure design and facilities management services across Tasmania since 1960. The firm operates from offices in Hobart and Launceston, delivering civil, structural, hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and fire services engineering solutions. The practice serves both public and private sector clients requiring technical expertise for development projects and asset management.

Civil and Water Engineering Services

The firm prepares detailed designs for bulk earthworks, subdivisions, and road infrastructure including pavement systems and intersection layouts. Civil engineering services encompass sewer, water and stormwater mains design with stormwater detention systems and Water Sensitive Urban Design implementations. The team carries out MUSIC modelling for water quality treatment and designs water and sewerage pump stations alongside dam structures requiring ANCOLD assessment protocols.

Structural and Building Services

Johnstone McGee & Gandy provides structural engineering for reinforced concrete, post-tension and precast systems alongside structural steel and timber designs including Cross Laminated Timber applications. Foundation design services cover piling systems and retaining wall solutions with structural condition assessments for existing buildings. The practice works on heritage structure restoration projects and prepares designs for jetties, wharves and bridge infrastructure requiring compliance with Australian Standards.

Mechanical and Electrical Systems

The firm designs mechanical ventilation systems including air conditioning, heating and statutory exhaust ventilation for commercial and industrial applications. Electrical services cover main supply design and site reticulation with TasNetworks infrastructure coordination for utility connections. Building services encompass fire protection systems including hydrant networks, sprinkler systems and smoke control installations alongside security and access control systems.

Service Areas and Experience

The practice operates throughout Tasmania from established offices in Hobart and Launceston providing regional coverage for infrastructure projects. Services include facilities management with strategic asset management, condition assessments and maintenance planning for existing infrastructure. The firm carries out due diligence assessments, system performance optimisation and energy efficiency evaluations including NABERS and BEEC compliance reporting for building energy performance requirements.