JHLD
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JHLD was engaged by Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service (QPWS) to design a unique ‘floating steps’ solution for the final accent to the top of The Craig on the new Ngaro Track Whitsunday Island. JHLD designed a unique system using FRP as the tread material with a stainless steel frame, supported by SS rods Chemset …
QPWS has commissioned JHLD to prepare plans for upgrading the Chance Bay campground, south of Whitehaven Beach. The campground is located just above the lovely, peaceful Chance Bay beach, which can be accessed via boat or by a short trek along the new Ngaro Great Walk Track, approximately 1.6k southwest of Whitehaven Beach. This is …
Ozone Whitsundays is located on 65 hectares (161 acres) of land in Airlie Beach, the heart of the Whitsundays. The project is construction ready and will comprise 53 luxury villas, bar, restaurant, day spa, a stunning conference/wedding facility, native fauna conservation park and rescue facilities. The development is fully approved and an experienced world-class team …
Pepper Coral Sea Resort is located in Airlie Beach and includes 102 apartments, restaurant and spa. JHLD was engaged by builder Arrow International to design the landscape and oversee installation of the works. Detailed designs were completed in 2008 with construction completed at the end of 2009. Scope of works undertaken:
The Tongue Point Lookout is located on Whitsunday Is north of Whitehaven Beach and provides grand views of Whitehaven and Hill Inlet. It is a major tourist attraction in the Whitsunday Islands. JHLD was commissioned by QPWS to design a system of boardwalks and viewing platforms along a ridge line, with limited impact on the …
Regatta Waters Estate is a new development located in Cannonvale on the Whitsunday Coast. It is a 280Ha master planned community project, which will include an 18 hole golf course, town centre and 2,500 residential lots. It has an expected construction timeline of 15 years, JHLD was engaged by Latitude Developments to design the landscape …
Qualia is a world class resort located on Hamilton Island. The resort includes 46 villas, restaurants and spa located on 17Ha at the northern end of the island. JHLD was engaged by the Oatley family to design the landscape and oversee installation. Design work began in early 2007 and construction of stage 1 was completed …
The Whitsunday Regional Botanical Gardens is located at Cannonvale Beach adjacent to Pioneer Bay on the Whitsunday Coast. It is unique in that a major portion of the gardens bounds mangroves which presented both opportunities and challenges. WRC engaged Lawrie Smith to develop a masterplan for the WRBG in 2009, which he completed in May …
