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Katie Allen - Landscape Architect
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Katie graduated from Melbourne University’s Bachelor of Landscape Architecture programme, within the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning. Katie began at Tract in November 2003 as a technical assistant before moving to London in May 2004 to gain overseas experience in the field. Through her experience at both Tract and abroad, Katie has gained skills in hand and computer graphics with a competency to use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Her skills have been applied to a variety of projects from conceptual and schematic work to design development. During her time at Tract, Katie has been involved on various projects including: Village Park – Commonwealth Games, Mitcham/Frankston Freeway tender and Laguna Quays, Whitsundays.
Gavin Ashley - Town Planner
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Gavin Ashley is a graduate of RMIT with a Diploma of Graphic Arts. Since joining Tract Consultants Pty Ltd late in 2005 as a casual employee Gavin became full-time in 2006. He has been involved in a variety of projects lending graphic support to both the landscape architecture and planning departments. His work includes brochure creation, site analysis and masterplan drawings, graphical representation and visual assessment. Gavin has taken a lead role in several graphics projects including the Eastlink Community Information series. He is currently studying Planning and Environment at RMIT and as such is becoming increasingly involved in urban design and planning projects in addition to his role in the Graphics Department. Key Projects include: Eastlink Community Information series, Twin Peaks, Toorak Park and Wilbow Point Cook.
Shaun Brick - Landscape Architect Student
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Shaun is currently studying Landscape Architecture at RMIT and joined Tract Consultants team in the middle of 2008 as a full time employee while taking a break from his studies. He has been involved in a variety of projects lending support to the landscape architecture department. Shaun's key interests include Wetland design and water efficient/sensitive implementations. Since arriving at Tract in 2008, Shaun has been involved in a range of Landscape Architecture projects including;
Stephen Calhoun - Director Landscape Architect
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 B Science (Landscape Architecture), Iowa State University MLA (Landscape Architecture), Harvard University The Australian Academy of Design Member Fellow, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Professorial Fellow, University of Melbourne 2002 - 2007 Steve Calhoun has more than twenty years experience in landscape architecture and urban design, Steve, a Founding Partner, has been involved in a series of large scale multi-faceted projects throughout Australia and overseas. Steve has played a major design role for works such as: Southgate, Deakin University, Newcastle Foreshore, Tarrawarra Vineyard (Yarra Valley), Laguna Quays Resort, QUT (Brisbane) and the Cairns Esplanade, 2003 winner of the Australian Award for Urban Design Excellence.
Luke Chamberlain - Associate Town Planner
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Bachelor of Social Science (Planning) – RMIT University Luke commenced with Tract in September 2006 as Senior Town Planner. He spent his previous three years working in local government in Melbourne’s outer south east in a predominantly statutory capacity. Luke has developed experience in planning for growth areas and in dealing with associated land use and development pressures. At Tract Luke has been busy working through the preliminary planning processes for the Eynesbury Township development south of Melton. This has included coordinating approvals for the stages of subdivision and delivering outcomes that respond to the unique ecological and heritage qualities of the site. The Eynesbury Township will set new standards in water sensitive urban design and regional liveability. Importantly it will be the first Victorian town to be fully connected to recycled water. Luke is also involved in key projects that include Edgewater on the Maribyrnong, Botanic Ridge, Sunshine Principal Activity Centre, the Danny O’Brien Thoroughbred Training Facility, and a range of other residential, commercial and mixed use projects.
Nick Clements - Town Planner
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Bachelor of Urban Planning and Development, University of Melbourne PIA and VPELA Member. Nick commenced full-time work at Tract in 2009 following two years at Tract as a Planning Assistant whilst he completed his University qualifications. Having recently graduated from a Bachelor of Urban Planning and Development from the University of Melbourne Nick has been provided with the opportunity to participate within a wide range of projects in a multi-disciplined team. Whilst at Tract, Nick has also been involved in a variety of projects involving the preparation of permit applications for a broad range of land uses and developments including mixed density residential, industrial and commercial. Further to this, Nick has strengthened his graphic skills through the preparation of a range of plans utilising skills in GIS, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Nick has a keen interest in urban renewal projects and has enjoyed his role in assisting with the delivery of high density residential developments at locations such as Edgewater and Metro 3175 (Dandenong).
Penny Coia - Associate Landscape Architect
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Penny is a graduate of the University of Melbourne in Landscape Architecture. Since joining Tract Consultants Pty Ltd in late 2001, she has been involved in a variety of landscape architectural projects including residential estate developments, and industry and business parks. Penny has experience in streetscapes, entry features, wetland design, indigenous revegetation, and she has recently assisted on an urban plan for the Monash University campus at Gippsland. These projects have involved conceptual and schematic work, site analysis, construction documentation, contract administration and supervision. Penny also possesses strong CAD and computer graphic skills. Key Projects include: Ocean Acres Estate, Epsom Park Estate, Brookland Greens Estate, Lorimer Business Park, National Business Park, Monash University Gippsland Campus Urban Plan, Halim Residence in Templestowe.
Michael Cowled - Associate Graphic Designer
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Batchelor of Contemporary Arts, Deakin University Michael having previously worked with Tract for 2 years, re-joined the company in 2005 after gaining experience in a Design Agency in London. As Tracts Graphic & Multi-media department Co-Ordinator, Michael is assisting in Tracts branding, implementation of staff graphic skills training, adherence to Visual Identity Guidelines and data asset management. He also contributes to the creation of promotional graphics, animation, web design and still photography for tract. Michael has a passion for graphic design and an advanced technical knowledge of graphic software & industry standards.
John Davidson - CAD
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 John has a mechanical engineering background with 27 years hands on experience, followed by 16 years Cad Drafting experience using Microstation software in many disciplines. Since joining Tract in 1999, John has provided CAD drafting expertise on our major projects, setting up and maintaining our CAD environment, and CAD training for other Tract staff.
Chris Downie - Landscape Architect
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (2004), The University of Melbourne Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticulture). (2000), The University of Melbourne Chris is a graduate from the University of Melbourne’s Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program, and has been working at Tract full-time since returning to Melbourne after a brief period traveling overseas. Prior to commencing with Tract, Chris has gained many years experience working as a horticulturalist whilst studying. During his landscape experience at Tract, Chris has been involved in a range of landscape projects and development tasks, most commonly the graphic preparation of landscape concept plans, and the revision of planting schemes. Chris works largely in graphic communication and has skills in hand rendering, as well as computer assisted graphics. His horticultural expertise is varied, with strengths in arboriculture, sports turf management and plant identification.
Melissa Dunlop - Principal Landscape Architect
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Associate Diploma in Horticulture, Melbourne University Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology AILA Melissa Dunlop, is a landscape architect and horticulturalist and has experience in a broad range of projects for the private and public sector, including commercial, residential, recreation and waterfront development. Melissa is directly involved in all facets of project design development, management and delivery. Typical projects include NewQuay Docklands, TarraWarra Museum of Art, Former Pentridge Prison site redevelopment, CSIRO (east precinct) redevelopment works, Brandsmart Retail Outlet, Sorrento Golf Club, Black Rock/Beaumaris Masterplan, Moonah Links, Wyndham Waters and Brighton Bike Path.
Victor Feng - Accounts Assistant
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Graduate Diploma in Accounting, Bachelor of business (Majoring in Economics) Victor joined Tract in 2004. During this time he has been assisting the accounting department. His responsibilities are including accounts payable, billing, assisting payrolls and other accounting duties. Prior to working at Tract, Victor has had worked in various private companies.
Janis Fischer - Principal Landscape Architect
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Graduate Diploma of Landscape Architecture, University of Queensland Postgraduate Diploma of Education, University of Queensland Bachelor of Arts, University of Queensland AAILA Janis has had a range of experience in a variety of urban design, civil and master planning projects. She has worked in both the Melbourne and Brisbane offices of Tract on many major projects across both states. Her experience includes town centre and urban streetscape projects such as Rockhampton CBD, Ruthven Street in Toowoomba and Strathpine Town Centre; large residential projects such as Manor Lakes in Victoria; transport infrastructure projects such as the South-East Transit Project and the Pacific Motorway in Queensland; as well as a variety of award winning projects for the Queensland University of Technology.
Janice Foster - Associate Landscape Architect
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Melbourne Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Southwest State University, Marshall, MN, USA Awarded CPA (Certified Public Accountant) AILA Janice has worked and studied in both the USA and Australia. She brings to Tract previous experience in local government and the private sector including recreation, residential, and commercial projects. Some of the key projects Janice has worked on include: the Commonwealth Games Village, Moonah Links Golf Residential Development, Waterstone Hill Residential Development, Melbourne Zoo Butterfly House, Oaklands Park Residential Development, National Business Park, Port Campbell National Park, Green Roof - 247 Flinders Lane, Epsom Park Residential Redevelopment, and Werribee Park Mansion Hotel and Winery.
Simon Gilbertson - Town Planner
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Simon joined the Tract team in 2007 as a student and continues to prove himself to be a highly valued staff member. He graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Urban Planning and Development from The University of Melbourne. Simon brings enthusiasm and attention to detail to his work and is committed to providing clear and valuable communication to both the client and fellow team members. He is a dedicated problem solver who aims to find reasonable and justifiable solutions to any issue presented to him. Simon is a member of both the Planning Insititue of Australia (PIA) and the Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association (VPELA) and is part of the Young Planners Group (YPG) - a subsidiary of VPELA. In his time with Tract, Simon has demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of planning responsibilities, from residential and commercial development applications, to planning scheme amendments, masterplanning and preparing VCAT expert evidence statements. Simon has been able to build on his planning experience through involvement with a number of strategic projects including the Moorabbin Airport Master Plan, Estuary - Lepold, Arlington Rise - Portarlington, Dandenong Residential, Metro 3173.
Orlando Harrison - Principal Urban Designer
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Orlando commenced with Tract in May joining the Urban Design Team. With a background in architecture and a keen interest in masterplanning and urban form, he has worked with a number of architecture firms in Melbourne prior to branching into Urban Design. Orlando brings to Tract a broad range of design experience from residential design to alpine resort, multi-unit residential and masterplanning projects. He has particular experience in built form principles, residential masterplanning and urban design vision-making, and extensive experience with private developer clients across the development industry.
Jagdish Kancharla - Associate Landscape Architect
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Dip. Arch, P.G. Dip Urban Design, Master of Landscape Architecture Jagdish brings to Tract dual qualifications in Landscape Architecture and Urban Design. He has experience in a wide range of Urban Design and Landscape Architecture projects. His areas of experience include masterplanning, landscape design, detailed design & documentation and project management. Projects include commercial, residential, as well as civic space design, including urban design frameworks. As an architect and urban designer, he has worked on various projects with issues relating to the built environment and the surrounding landscape. He is particularly interested in the integration of the disciplines of urban design and landscape architecture. Key current projects include residential sub-divisions at Valley Lake and Greenvale Lakes, the wetlands at Manor Lakes, Eastlink, Shannon Rise Estate and projects in India.
Manel Laphir - Landscape Architect
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Melbourne Master of Science - Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. Bachelor of Science - Built Environment (First Class Hons), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. Graduate Member Royal Australian Institute of Architects Accredited House Energy Rater (Sustainability Australia) Manel joined the team at Tract in April 2007. She has a Masters of Landscape Architecture from the University of Melbourne. She has worked in Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. She brings to Tract previous experience in architecture in residential and large scale commercial projects. She has been awarded the National second prize in CCAA Student Awards for a streetscape in Melbourne in 2006. Manel possesses skills in graphic presentation, hand sketching & rendering.
Deiter Lim - Director
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Melbourne BPD (Hons) (Landscape Architecture), University of Melbourne AILA Deiter Lim has over twelve years experience in landscape architecture and urban design, having previously worked with VicRoads, being involved with major freeway projects such as the Eastern Freeway. As a Director of the firm, Deiter is involved in all major facets of project developments from the day to day running of the job including site analysis, conceptual design, design development, documentation through to contract administration. Some of the major projects Deiter has been involved in include: currently the Commonwealth Games Village, the NewQuay precinct for MAB at Docklands, the Cooper Street Strategy, the Manor Lakes and Burnside Developments, the Western Ring Road, the Princes Freeway to Geelong, the Swinburne University of Technology Staged Development, the Asia Centre at Melbourne University, Monash University landscape re-developments and the development of the central courtyard at Deakin University.
Joanna Matthews - Principal Town Planner
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning, University of Melbourne Member Planning Institute of Australia Jo is a town planner with over 15 years experience in statutory and strategic planning in both local government and the private sector. She has provided advice to a range of clients in metropolitan and regional Victoria on a wide variety of development and land use planning matters. Such advice has included the review of planning controls and assessment of the implications for site potential; the preparation of planning permit applications and facilitation of approvals; preparation of planning scheme amendments and the management of the statutory approvals process; and the variation of restrictive covenants. She also has a particular interest and specialist skills in the preparation and implementation of innovative planning controls, either on a site specific basis, or as part of a municipal wide approach. Projects which have utilised such skills include the preparation of local planning policies and frameworks, comprehensive development plans, and development guidelines. Some of the projects that Jo has worked on include Botanic Ridge residential estate, Inverloch Recreational Resort, Bungower Road rezoning, Shire of Mildura Strategy Plan and Planning Scheme, Residential Zones Review, and Lilydale Town Centre Concept Plan.
Sally McDonald - Associate Town Planner
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Bachelor of Arts (Hons. Geography), University of Melbourne Master of Urban Planning, University of Melbourne VPELA Member Sally joined Tract in 1997 and has over 10 years experience in both strategic and statutory planning consultancy to the private and public sectors. From 1995 to 1997 she worked in economic development for the City of Hobsons Bay where she liaised with local businesses and worked on strategic tourism and economic development projects. At Tract, Sally has co-ordinated approvals for a range of projects and has enjoyed being involved from the conceptual stage through to operation of a development. She has played a key role in concept preparation; rezoning; development plans; design and environmental guidelines; environmental management plans; advice on Section 173 agreements; design review panel advice; and, subdivision and development approvals. She has drafted planning controls for Planning Schemes tailored to specific developments and also for broader planning purposes. Project in which she has intensively involved include: Hidden Valley, Moonah Links, Knox New Format Planning Scheme, Oceans Acres and The Village in Clayton.
Saraid Mitten - Town Planner
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Saraid has joined Tract as a Town Planner and, having arrived from working in London for the last year, brings international experience as a Strategic Planner . Prior to that she spent several years working in local government in inner Melbourne in a statutory capacity. Saraid graduated from the University of Melbourne with Honours (Bachelor of Urban Planning and Design (Hons)) and has a keen interest in strategic planning, and urban design.
Katie Murphy - Town Planner
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Katie has recently joined Tract’s planning team as a part time Senior Planner, after 5 years working with a small planning consultancy in Melbourne. With a background in architecture, Katie’s experience is primarily in statutory provisions, heritage and urban design. She also has a keen interest in strategic planning and urban design.
Michael Natoli - Senior Urban Designer
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Coming Soon
Sue Owens - Associate
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Sue Owens has over 30 years experience working in the auditing and accounting profession, employed in private practice for Chartered Accountants, for private companies and non-government organisations. Sue’s responsibility at Tract as Company Accountant is to provide timely financial advice and reports to the Directors, maintain all financial records, personnel/payroll recording and reporting, including statutory requirements. Her role is to supervise the administration and accounting employees.
Sue Ozanne - Landscape Architect
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Bachelor of Built Environment - Landscape Architecture Sue has several years experience working in both the Brisbane and Melbourne offices on a wide range of projects, from master planning through to design development and construction documentation. Sue possesses strong graphic skills both by hand and computer, using CAD, Adobe Illustrator, and InDesign. She has been involved in projects such as residential estates, university and hospital campuses, and streetscape redevelopments. Significant projects include Cairns Esplanade, Queensland University of Technology, Royal Brisbane Hospital, and Northquarter Residential Estate. Sue has a particular interest in the interface between urban design and landscape architecture, specifically water sensitive urban design, environmentally sustainable development and the use of indigenous and native plants.
Nathan Patten - Urban Designer
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Nathan studied Landscape Architecture at Victoria University of Wellington’s Faculty of Architecture and Design; where in 2007 he graduated with a Bachelor of Design (hon). Nathan's key interests focus on place making and incorporating sustainable infrastructure into Urban Design and Landscape Architecture projects. Since arriving at Tract in 2008, Nathan has been involved in a range of Urban Design and Landscape Architecture projects including;
Mark Reilly - Associate Landscape Architect
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Melbourne Bachelor of Education (Environmental Studies), Rusden State College of Victoria AAILA Mark has over nineteen years experience in landscape architecture, urban design and environmental planning within the private and public sector in Victoria and the Northern Territory, including five years in private practice. Mark is a versatile landscape architect experienced in all aspects of design, project management and facilitation, with a strong background in problem analysis and site planning. Marks responsibilities include project management, documentation and contract administration and the management of project team personnel. Some of the major projects Mark has been involved in include: Drouin Town Centre Redevelopment; Western Oval Redevelopment, Geelong; Ballarat Regional Athletics Centre; Glen Waverley District Centre Urban Design; Phoenix Precinct Urban Design Framework, Caulfield; Yaloak Wind Farm Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment, Ballan; Geelong Regional Baseball Centre; Georgia International Horse Park Masterplan; Citylink Western Link Landscape Redevelopment; Hume Freeway landscape development; Lloyd Park Masterplan, Frankston; Colac Sport & Recreation Feasibility Study; HMAS Coonawarra Defence Housing, Darwin; and the Powerworks Visitor Centre, Morwell.
Andrew Robertson - Director
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Graduate Diploma of Urban Planning, Victoria University of Technology Bachelor of Arts (Urban Studies), Victoria University of Technology VPELA Member Andrew is a town planner with broad experience in the areas of statutory and strategic planning gained from over 14 years of employment in Local Government and planning consultancy. He has extensive experience in development planning in the private and public sectors and co-ordinates the statutory planning services of the firm. He has particular skills in Transit Cities planning, subdivision and higher density housing developments, negotiating development approvals and project co-ordination. Andrew has prepared and co-ordinated development approvals for subdivision and housing estates as well as small to large scale, residential, commercial and industrial developments. Andrew has proven skills in the co-ordination of development approvals from planning permit to implementation stages. Andrew offers specialist skills in preparing, development plans and siting and design guidelines to facilitate new infill development. Andrew also offers specialist skills and experience in expert evidence representations at panel hearings and VCAT. Some of the major projects Andrew has been involved in include: Dandenong Saleyards – Transit City Redevelopment, Lynbrook Estate, Maribyrnong Defence Site, Eynesbury Station Township Development, Flinders Wharf Apartments, Royal Domain Apartments, Southbank Podium Redevelopment, Thompson Parkway Shopping Centre, West Central Park Estate, Yarraville Village (YV3013) and Edgewater
Lisette Schlesinger - Urban Designer
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Bachleor of Industrial Design (Swinburne University) Honours Industrial Design (Swinburne University) Post Graduate Diploma Urban Design (The University of Melbourne) Whilst practicing as an Industrial Designer Lisette was involved in exhibition, lighting and product design. A key interest for urban design was developed from product design projects for urban environments such as the Docklands for Vic Urban. Lisette has recently commenced at Tract to persue practicing as an Urban Designer.
Victoria Sharp - Principal Landscape Architect
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Coming Soon
Mark Skiba - Landscape Architect
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (2007), The University of Melbourne Mark is a Landscape Architect with experience in a variety of landscape projects, including: Eynesbury Township, Callaway Park Estate, Manor Lakes Estate, Toll Altona, West Park and Renaissance Rise. He has experience in a range of tasks such as design development, schematic design, contract administration and contract administration, graphic preparation of landscape concept and master plans, cost estimation and plant selection. Mark possesses strong CAD skills and has skills in hand rendering, as well as computer assisted graphics such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Justin Slater - Principal Town Planner
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 B App Sc (Planning), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; MPIA; VPELA Justin is a town planner with broad experience in the areas of statutory and strategic planning gained from over 10 years of employment in Local Government and planning consultancy. He has extensive experience in development planning in the private and public sectors. He has particular skills in greenfield planning, structure planning, policy preparation, negotiating development approvals and project co-ordination. Justin has prepared and co-ordinated rezonings, development approvals for subdivision and housing estates as well as small to large scale, residential, commercial and industrial developments. Justin has proven skills in strategic and statutory planning. Since joining Tract in 2001, Justin has obtained a number of land use rezonings and proceeded to facilitate the obtainment of subsequent Subdivision, and development approvals. He has also negotiated a number of Section 173 agreements and Developer Contribution Plans. Some of the major projects Justin has been involved in include: Manor Lakes Estate and Shopping Centre, Eynesbury Station Township Development, Wyndham Waters, Reflections Estate, Moorookyle Estate, Great Ocean Green, Morris Road Shopping Centre, Greenvale Rise and Greenvale Lakes, Innisfail Estate, Point Cook Junction.
Dez Stallard - IT Officer / Graphic Designer
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia), RMIT Dez joined Tract in 2004 and has since been involved in design, typesetting, publication layout, scanning, prepress, and finishing. Product has covered reports, map illustrations, brochures, multimedia and Tracts website. Since joining Tract, Dez has also developed skills using the Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Relevant projects that Dez has been involved in at Tract include Botanic Ridge and Settlers Run, Pentridge Piazza, Eynesbury, Edgewater, Transit Cities and Melbourne’s Most Liveable Suburb.
Emma Stevens - Landscape Architect
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (2006), The University of Melbourne Bachelor of Architecture (2006), The University of Melbourne Bachelor of Planning & Design (Architecture) (2002), The University of Melbourne Emma joined the team at Tract in January 2007, having completed a combined degree in Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of Melbourne. Prior to her position at Tract, Emma worked as a student Architect for an Architecture firm in Melbourne and gained experience working on a variety of projects from small scale residential, to larger scale institutional works. Throughout both her studies and work, Emma has developed skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Sketchup and CAD, and has developed a keen interest in environmentally sustainable development
Mike Stokes - Director Landscape Architect
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Bachelor of Architecture, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Design), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Registered Architect Michael Stokes has 25 years experience as an Architect, Urban Designer and Landscape Architect and is currently the Director responsible for the Melbourne division. Mike has been leader or key member in a series of large scale multi-faceted projects throughout Australia and overseas. Typical projects include: NewQuay Melbourne Docklands, 12 Apostles Centre, Port Campbell, Portland Foreshore, Tribeca, Moonah Links Resort Development, Langkawi Town Centre and Resort and Theme Park in Malacca, Newcastle Foreshore, Brisbane Casino and many greenfield and brownfield residential and mixed use developments.
Adam Terrill - Principal Town & Environmental Planner
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Bachelor Planning and Development (Hons), University of Melbourne Master of Environmental Science, Monash University PIA and VPELA Member. Adam has been with Tract for over 9 years, since graduating with honours in urban and environmental planning from the University of Melbourne. He has enjoyed recent success at a number of award ceremonies, both at a project and personal level. In 2006 he was awarded the Young Professional of the Year Award by the Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association (VPELA), and used the scholarship to travel to Thailand to assist in the Tsunami rebuilding efforts. The Liveable Melbourne series, a project he initiated and which was published on the front page of The Age and for 7 days thereafter, won the overall President’s Award for an outstanding contribution to planning at the Planning Institute of Australia’s Awards (PIA) for Planning Excellence (Vic). The project also won the Urban Development Institute of Australia’s Media Award, an award from Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, and the National Media award from PIA. The Transit City and Activity Centres monitoring project won a commendation in the Planning Minister’s Award for Melbourne 2030 Implementation from PIA. During his time at Tract, he has been involved in a wide range of planning, development and environmental projects, developing skills in statutory and strategic planning, land use assessment, VCAT and Planning Panels advocacy and environmental effects statements for residential, commercial and industrial projects. He has managed a number of high profile development projects in recent times, including Victoria’s largest wind farm in south west Victoria, a new Activity Centre in East Brunswick, and a major strategic planning study for Seven Mile Peninsula in Tasmania. Adam is a regular contributor to industry journals and a competent public speaker, having addressed numerous industry conferences and seminars, speaking on topics ranging from planning for liveability to new technology in development. He is also an active committee member of a number of sporting and professional bodies, such as the VPELA Young Professionals and the University Blues Football Club.
Melissa Vukovic - Landscape Architect
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Architecture and Design (Landscape Architecture with honours) 2005 - RMIT, Melbourne Prior to joining Tract in 2007, Melissa worked at CDA Design Group Ltd (Formerly Contour Design Ltd) for 2.5 years where she gained experience in design and documentation of wetlands, streetscapes, parks, multi apartment and townhouse courtyards. Melissa is skilled in costing landscape works and coordinating with Architects, Engineers and Consultants as well as communicating graphically using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and hand rendering.
Nevan Wadeson - Director Town Planner
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Diploma of Applied Science (Town Planning), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology PIA & VPELA Member Nevan has extensive experience in the development and implementation of statutory and strategic planning in Victoria and Australia. With over twenty five years work in the private and public sectors, he has been involved in many diverse areas of planning and has comprehensive skills in strategic and statutory planning; local, metropolitan and state urban and non-urban planning; environmental planning. Nevan is responsible for the management of a variety of individual and team projects for corporate, private and Government clients. He regularly provides comprehensive strategic and statutory planning advice on major projects and practical urban design and development expertise for clients. Key projects include: A new Transit Oriented Community for VicUrban at Officer, The Pentridge Piazza mixed use development, Eynesbury Station township, Moonah Links Recreational Community, Botanic Ridge (Medallist and Leederville) Cranbourne, Ballarat West Structure Plan and a variety of urban infill and fringe Development Plans, approvals and rezonings.
Rebecca Wardle - Graduate/Town Planner
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Bachelor of Urban Planning and Development, University of Melbourne PIA & VPELA Member Following 1 year at Tract as a Student Town Planner whilst she completed her tertiary qualifications at the University of Melbourne, Rebecca commenced full-time work at Tract in 2010. She has been involved in a variety of projects involving the preparation of permit applications for a broad range of land uses and developments including mixed density residential, industrial and commercial. Further to this, Rebecca has strengthened her graphic skills through the preparation of a range of plans utilising skills in Geographic Information System (GIS) and Adobe Illustrator. Rebecca has a keen interest in wind farm projects and has enjoyed her role in assisting with the investigation of regional, national and international wind farm activities, preparation of reports and evidence for VCAT and preparation of planning applications for wind farm developments at locations such as Berrybank and Darlington in south-west Victoria. Key projects that Rebecca has been involved in include: Berrybank Wind Farm, Victoria; Darlington Wind Farm, Victoria; Nature-Based Tourism Project: “Identifying a Facilitative Assessment and Approval Framework for Nature Based Tourism in Victoria”, for the Department of Community Development and Planning (DPCD); and Burnside Activity Centre, Melton.
Helen Wellman - Associate Landscape Architect
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Bachelor of Planning and Design, University of Melbourne Graduate Diploma of Landscape Architecture, University of Melbourne Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Melbourne Helen has worked in both the Melbourne and Brisbane Tract offices since 1999 during which time she has been involved in a range of projects including public parks, private gardens, residential sub-divisions and recreational areas. During her time in Tract’s Brisbane office Helen played a key role in the design and documentation of the Cairns foreshore redevelopment, completed in 2003. Other recent projects include: private residences in Kew, Carlton, Middle Park, Somers, Mornington, EastLink Freeway; Catani Gardens Heritage Study (St Kilda), Cheltenham Park Masterplan, Bridge Road Streetscape Masterplan, Waterview Ridge residential estate Mt Martha, and Trinity Grammar School.
Alistair Wenn - Principal Landscape Architect
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Bachelor of Planning and Design, Master of Landscape Architecture at the University of Melbourne. Alistair has worked in the private sector for six years and during that time he has been involved in a range of projects including public parks, golf course development, wetland design and residential estate development. He is directly involved in all facets of project management, particularly design development, contract documentation, administration and supervision. Key projects include: Eynesbury, Botanic Ridge, Manor Lakes Estate, Heritage Golf and Country Club, Exhibition Street Extension, Phoenix Precinct Urban Design Framework, Herriott’s Glen residential estate and other residential developments.
Greg Wood - Principal Town Planner
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 BA(Urban Studies) VUT. DIP Frontline management (Chisholm) VEPLA Member Greg has approximately 20 years planning experience in the public and private sector. Greg’s experience extends to cover a wide range of strategic land use planning, development contribution plan implementation and management and development facilitation. Greg’s experience also includes rural land use planning, statutory and strategic planning in Melbourne’s growth areas (from initial concept through to final approvals), retail, town centre, open space, community services and social infrastructure planning. Since joining Tract Greg has been involved in the preparation of a local structure plan for Ballarat (to accommodate an additional 30,000 in population), development contributions planning for Officer and new town centre planning.
Rodney Wulff - Director Landscape Architect
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 PhD (Natural Resources Conservation) Cornell University Master of Landscape Architecture Harvard University Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Oregon Fellow, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Registered Landscape Architect No. 066 Professorial Fellow, University of Melbourne Dr Rodney Wulff is a founding Director of Tract, established in 1974. In 1996 he became Managing Director. He leads teams working on design and planning for coastal, urban and rural projects, land developments and environmental studies. The work he undertakes in Australia and overseas includes land designs, visual assessments, design guidelines, natural resource analysis and environmental studies and urban design – all with reference to complex commercial, environmental, aesthetic, physical and scientific design and planning issues.
George Zhuo - Landscape Architect
Email: melbourne@tract.net.au Phone: 03 9429 6133 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Tong Ji Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Melbourne. Joining Tract in June 2008, George has professional experience, working extensively on Landscape design and planning, including squares, residential and urban parks. He participates in a range of tasks from analysis to conceptual designing and documentation. George also has high-skilled experience working on computer programs, especially AutoCAD, Sketchup and Photoshop works. Key Projects include: Palm Deira Mall & The District in Dubai, Fitzroy Street in St Kilda, Garangula Property Gallery and Smorgon Flinders. |
