GPC has a number of different industry clients who require development approval for new or expanded industrial uses. Industry approvals often involve consideration of Environmentally Relevant Activities (ERAs) and accordingly, require a strong understanding of the Environmental Protection Act 1994, and interrelationship with the Planning Act 2016 and Planning Regulation 2017.

GPC has extensive experience with managing the related technical disciplines that are often required to support applications for industrial uses. These include air quality, noise, traffic, stormwater management and related building requirements. GPC consistently provides expert planning advice regarding the approval process and strategies needed to obtain successful approval outcomes for their clients.

Hyne Timber

Project
GPC obtained an approval for Hyne & Son with the application for an Environmental Authority to expand their glue laminated beam operation in Maryborough. GPC worked closely with specialist consultants, Department of Environment and Science and the State Government to navigate to a successful outcome.

Assessing Authority
Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning
Department of Environment and Science

Key Issues
> Air quality
> Noise

Photo source credit – Hyne Timber

Project
GPC was appointed by BP Australia to obtain approval for a rebuild of the Newstead service station to achieve design standards and an improved convenience store offer.

GPC managed the approval process which involved active negotiations associated with air quality.

Assessing Authority
Brisbane City Council

Key Issues
> Traffic
> Air quality
> Acoustics

Project
GPC prepared, lodged and managed the development approvals for the BP Latrobe project. This involved obtaining development approval for the removal of a pre 1911 dwelling to a recipient site, and a development approval for a new service station and a separate shop tenancy.

The approval process required careful consideration of traffic management, air quality, pre 1911 house removal and trunk widening works.    

Assessing Authority
Brisbane City Council

Key Issues
> Traffic
> Stormwater
> Air quality
> Acoustics
> Landscaping

Project
Pearl Global is a newly establishing industry on the eastern seaboard who has pioneered a new and innovative tyre recycling processes. Out of 50 million tyres in Australia only 2.55 million are recycled. The tyre recycling process recovers resources from the recycling tyre process including oils, steel and char/ carbon (for use in the cement industry). The process involves a thermal desorption technology developed in Perth. This technology has strong interest domestically and internationally.

GPC obtained planning and ERA approvals for Pearl Global’s site on the Gold Coast, addressing issues such as traffic, bushfire, air and noise pollution, and fire engineering. The proposed development included obtaining approvals for a High and Medium impact industry and associated ERAs.

Assessing Authority
Gold Coast City Council
Department of Environment and Heritage Protection

Key Issues
Fire engineering
Traffic and access
Building design

Project
EGR are a leading Australian and international auto product manufacturer providing domestic and international plastic moulded and manufactured accessories for major car manufacturers.  Starting right here in Brisbane, EGR now export to major car makers in Germany with their products competing across the globe to win major contracts with car manufacturers.

The EGR approval required ERA approval, and comprised GPC carrying out important negotiation with the State government and Brisbane City Council to address issues such as air quality, noise, parking and access.

Assessing Authority
Brisbane City Council
Department of Environment and Heritage Protection

Key Issues
Traffic and parking
Air quality
Noise