Bringing a fresh approach to regional development, planning, and project management
Our services.
Development Services
With over 15 years of experience in the development industry and a qualified Planning & Environment Lawyer with current High Court and QLD Supreme Court Practicing Certification, KRDPS can advise on all aspects of development and planning in the region.
Business and Industry Support
Property and development advice for new or expanding businesses. Identification of grant opportunities. Preparing grant applications, advocacy documents, and briefing notes, connecting investors with market opportunities.
Project Management
KRDPS offers Development Project management and Government Project management including the delivery of capital infrastructure projects and planning scheme reviews. We manage Local and State Government projects from inception to completion, including tender preparation and selection.
Community Engagement
Bring the community along with your idea and your project has a much higher likelihood of success. Understanding the needs of the community and assessing the issues early on in a project can be achieved through authentic community engagement. KRDPS can facilitate engagement on your behalf.
Due Diligence & Contract Negotiation
Investing in development is expensive and often risky. It is critical to protect your investment and your stakeholder's interests by ensuring all contracts are negotiated and thoroughly documented prior to commencing a project. Pre and post contract planning and property advice on site selection, previous approvals, feasibility, site suitability, pre-lodgement, and approvals advice.
Strategic Planning & Policy
Extensive experience in the preparation and implementation of major policy documents including the Region's Planning Scheme, Local Laws, and Infrastructure Plans. KRDPS can prepare, implement, and provide advice on Government policies and strategic plans.
Approvals Management
From pre-DA meetings right through to the final determination of an application, KRDPS can manage the development approval process, dramatically increasing the likelihood of a successful outcome and saving you substantial costs.
Regulation & Compliance
Navigating the complex world of regulation and compliance can often present challenges outside your area of expertise or perhaps you don't have the time for. A critical area of every project, KRDPS is experienced in all aspects of local government regulation and compliance matters.
Government Engagement
Engaging with Government stakeholders can dramatically increase the successful outcome of your project. As the former General Manager of Planning and Environment at Cairns Regional Council, Kelly understands the processes and procedures of both Local and State Governments.