MARKETS & SERVICES
Civil Engineering Solutions for Urban Growth & Innovation
Who We Work With
At Retractive Consulting, we provide high-quality civil engineering design and documentation to a wide range of clients across Victoria and beyond.
We work closely with:
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Developers – Residential, commercial, and industrial
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Architects & Designers – Seamless civil integration with architectural intent
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Builders – Practical, buildable designs that save time on site
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Project Managers – Documentation that meets authority and construction needs
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Councils & Authorities – Compliant and well-coordinated submissions
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Investors & Asset Managers – Smart infrastructure planning that adds long-term value
Our Core Services
1️⃣ Urban Development Civil Design
From dual occupancies to multi-unit subdivisions, we provide all required design and documentation for council approval and construction.
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Site grading
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Driveway and crossover design
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Internal roads and car parks
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Drainage, stormwater detention/retention
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Erosion and sediment control
2️⃣ Commercial & Industrial Developments
Whether it's a bulky goods warehouse, retail centre, or industrial estate, our civil designs are practical, scalable, and aligned with your development goals.
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Pavement grading and car park layouts
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Stormwater drainage and detention systems
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Vehicle turning paths (incl. B-doubles)
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Service coordination (water, sewer, NBN)
3️⃣ Roads & Infrastructure
We design roads that integrate seamlessly into existing networks, comply with local and state requirements, and are cost-effective to build.
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Arterial road and intersection upgrades
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Local street and subdivision road networks
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Kerb & channel and pit layouts
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Road safety treatments
4️⃣ Stormwater Drainage & Water Management
We specialise in integrated stormwater design, including traditional systems and innovative solutions such as Hydro Spheres.
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Drainage networks (pipe, pit, swale)
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On-site detention systems (OSD)
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WSUD principles and designs
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Flood mitigation and overland flow paths
5️⃣ Public & Institutional Facilities
We support projects across education, health, sport, and public infrastructure with complete civil packages.
Projects include:
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Schools, medical centres, and pavilions
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Car parks and accessways
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Site levels, surface drainage, and fire truck access
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Civil works for DDA compliance
6️⃣ Authority Submissions & Approvals
We coordinate, prepare, and submit civil documentation for approvals with all relevant authorities, reducing delays and frustration.
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Council engineering approvals
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Service authority design liaison (YVW, Greater Western Water, Powercor, etc.)
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Construction Management Plans (CMP)
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Section 173 Agreement support (where applicable)
