• Former BP Site, Waverton

    Northrop was engaged to work closely with Landscape Architects to provide structural and civil engineering services to facilitate redevelopment of the former BP Site in Waverton to a unique parkland overlooking Sydney Harbour.

    An initiative of North Sydney Council, the improvement works range from constructing new lookout platforms and stair systems, to stormwater management and treatment schemes, street upgrade and carparking works, as well as protection and interpretation of the sites natural and cultural heritage (including works to sustain an existing frog habitat).

  • Glebe Foreshore Project

    Northrop was commissioned as part of a multi-disciplinary project team, to provide engineering services to facilitate this initiative of City of Sydney Council to develop a continuous foreshore walk and embellish public open space areas from Blackwattle Bay Park (west) to Sydney Fishmarkets (east).

    Our services included site planning, managing geotechnical and environmental site screening for contamination, and detailed design and construction supervision of civil, structural and lighting works throughout the extensive public open space areas and for building refurbishment activities.

  • Victoria Park, Zetland

    As part of a multi-disciplinary project team, Northrop provided engineering services incorporating design and construction supervision of the public domain elements throughout Landcom's 25ha site at Victoria Park, Zetland.

    The 'Storm Waters' water feature, located in Joynton Park, is a large scale environmental water artwork inspired by the site's hydraulic and ecological imperatives. It fuses art, environmental water technology, engineering and landscape design. 'Storm Waters' highlights the ESD (Environmentally Sustainable Design) principles of the park and the broader Victoria Park development)

  • Wentworth Common Playground

    Sydney Olympic Park Authority took the opportunity to create another playground area at Homebush. Northrop worked closely with the landscape architect and the builder to create a safe and innovative environment for the community to enjoy.

    The new playground features large and small pond areas to encourage the natural habitat surroundings. The main play equipment were situated within sand pits, whereas the large timber framed structures created a different playground feel. The timber structures were made from recycled timber. Northrop was heavily involved with the detailed design and throughout the construction phase.

  • Caddies Creek Playing Fields

    Northrop was Principal Consultant responsible for preparation of the Master Plan for Caddies Creek Reserve Playing Fields. The site is located within Sydney Water, flood-liable land. This required careful planning for earthworks to accommodate rugby union, soccer, athletics, baseball and hockey fields.

    The Northrop Consultant Team has offered a Master Plan that accommodates multi-functional play and recreation facilities - sensitive to the environment and adjacent residential areas

  • Woongarrah Sportsfields

    Northrop is Principal Consultant for environmental assessment, master planning and detailed design for Woongarrah Sportsfields. Organisation of the site responds to the constrained area by optimising sporting ground locations and associated amenities building, carpark and future road reserve corridors.

    Northrop has managed all environmental assessments and planning to maximise opportunities and encourage community involvement and ownership.