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Have your say on unit development in Toowoomba – closing soon!

There are only three days left to have your say on Toowoomba Regional Council’s proposal to down-zone significant areas of land around commercial centres from the Multiple Unit zone to the Neighbourhood Character zone. There is evidence that with a flexible approach, character houses can be protected and co-exist with vital infill higher density residential development. Jensen … read more

JB opens new office in Bundall, Gold Coast

JENSEN BOWERS is pleased to confirm the opening of our new Bundall office, on Queensland’s Gold Coast. This represents another exciting step for Jensen Bowers after the opening of our Sydney office last month. We now have full time representation in these two important locations to service the ever-increasing demand for our professional services in … read more

JB Prize supports aspiring Planners at Griffith University

Last week, JB’s Town Planning team had morning tea with Tiana Hill, winner of Jensen Bowers’ 2016 Urban and Environmental Planning Prize, to congratulate her on this outstanding achievement. The annual JB prize, now in its second year, is awarded to the highest-achieving third-year Urban and Environment Planning student, studying at Griffith University. Tiana who is studying … read more

JB demonstrates latest service offerings

The JB team had a great morning on the Gold Coast last Thursday, demonstrating Jensen Bowers Group’s Drone and 3D High Definition Laser Scanning capabilities and discussing their various applications. Clients eagerly looked on as the Drone flew and mapped the surrounding parklands while the Scanner created a 3D cloud data set of surrounding features. … read more

$96 million twin tower development proposed for Upper Mt Gravatt

Jensen Bowers is excited to be part of a new $96 million mixed-use development comprising twin 15 storey towers at Upper Mt Gravatt in Brisbane. Developer, Raykong Property, have proposed a 174 apartment complex on a 3154sqm residential parcel at 7-15 Cremin Street. If approved, the project’s towers will be the highest in Upper Mt … read more

Andrew McLean joins the JB team

Jensen Bowers is proud to announce and welcome Andrew McLean to our successful team of planners. With more than 13 years’ experience, Andrew is a highly knowledgeable Urban Planner with strengths in strategic and statutory planning. Andrew has demonstrated experience in master planning, development permitting, planning assessment, tribunal appearances, infrastructure planning and transport planning. Having … read more

JB offers the latest innovative geospatial solutions

Committed to providing the highest level of technologically advanced geospatial solutions, Jensen Bowers offers high definition 3D laser scanning surveys and UAV  (fixed wing and drone aircraft) solutions that can significantly reduce time and cost. The use of smart technology, combined with traditional surveying methods, allows for real-time data to be captured quickly and safely … read more

JB expanding operations on the Gold Coast

With 2016 in full swing, Jensen Bowers is excited to share its growing presence throughout South East Queensland. Survey Manager, Wayne Geradts, has been charged with a new role of business development that focusses on project delivery in the City of Gold Coast. Wayne is a Registered Surveyor and has extensive experience in construction and … read more

RiskSMART

Accredited RiskSMART Consultant, Stuart Somerville

Congratulations to Stuart Somerville who is now Jensen Bowers’ RiskSMART accredited consultant for the Brisbane City Council. As a qualified RiskSMART consultant, Jensen Bowers certifies the application is suitable for Council approval. Once lodged, a RiskSMART application typically takes up to 5 business days to be approved by Council (following public notification if applicable). Jensen … read more

Mapping the Brisbane Showgrounds Drainage Tunnels

Jensen Bowers were commissioned by the RNA and Lend Lease to accurately locate and map the Brisbane Showgrounds drainage tunnels for planning, architectural and engineering design purposes. The Brisbane Showgrounds drainage tunnels are significant underground drainage structures which service the Spring Hill and Victoria Park stormwater catchment areas. Constructed by manual excavation techniques in 1887 … read more