On November 8th, Terrain Consulting Group hosted a launch event to celebrate our acquisition of Barker Monahan Land Surveyors, a very well-respected name in the Land Development and Local Government Sectors at the Hotel 115, Kew. Here are some photos of the event we...

On the 31 July 2019, VCAT issued a decision Clayton Gardens Pty Ltd v Monash CC (Red Dot) [2019] regarding the interpretation of the minimum garden area for the construction of 15 dwellings on three lots. More specifically, the minimum garden area requirement states...

In July 2019, the City of Darebin introduced a Tree Protection Local Law to enhance and protect the trees within the City of Darebin, whereby tree removal and pruning on private property will be regulated. Similar to the City of Boroondara who have implemented a...

In recognition of more than 45 years of service to the community as a licensed surveyor in Victoria, David Monahan was presented with a certificate of recognition by the Surveyor-General of Victoria in June 2019.      

On 31 May 2019, the team at Terrain Consulting Group-Barker Monahan celebrated David’s official last day and retirement at the Audacious Monk Cellars (Preston) over a few beers and wine together with pizza. It was a relaxed and casual celebration with the team at both...

After 37 years at the helm of Barker Monahan Land Surveyors, we celebrated David’s pending retirement on 31 May 2019 with a few glasses of wine and canapes’ at the Preston office. It was a wonderful evening whereby close friends and family reminisced on David’s career...

On the 3 May 2019, the town planning team at Terrain Consulting Group attended the Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association’s (VPELA) Venetian Masked Ball event at the Palladium Crown. The event celebrated the Association's 30th birthday. The night was...

On 14 March 2019, the town planning team at Terrain Consulting Group attended a seminar organised with the Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association at The Auditorium (CDB). The seminar included a conservation between a former Planning Minister John...

The offices of Terrain Consulting Group (Kew) and Barker Monahan (Preston) celebrated their 1st year as a collaborative team, with a staff luncheon at Melina Greek Restaurant (CBD). The rooftop setting with city views and delicious traditional Greek cuisine was a...

“The synergies between the Preston and Kew offices are working seamlessly. Our survey team recently assisted by pegging lot boundaries for a 7 stage 39 lot land subdivision. Barker Monahan’s involvement in this project dates back to 2009.” Website:...

During April-June 2018, Terrain Consulting Group in conjunction with Barker Monahan, undertook a Feature and Level Survey along a 3.6km stretch of the Westernport coastline between the Point Cook RAAF base and Wyndham Harbour. The extensive survey was undertaken to...

Terrain Consulting Group is excited to announce the acquisition of Barker Monahan, a provider of professional Land Surveying services to the Local Government and Land Development Sectors for over 40 years. The acquisition demonstrates the commitment of Terrain...

Our Land Surveyors recently undertook a field survey in the Alpine Region in northern Victoria, only to return to the survey vehicle to find it had a blanket of snow. Luckily for the survey team, the reliable 4WD got them out safely and back on the road to Melbourne...

Recently, our Land Surveyors attended the 2018 Institute of Surveyors Victoria regional conference that was held in Inverloch, whereby they were fortunate to hear a presentation by Gippsland Jersey and their three pillars, being;⠀ ⠀ 1. Fair Price for Farmer 2....

This is a great outcome as it will clarify the design approach to be adopted for the calculation of Garden Areas. In addition, Amendment VC143 has made the following changes to all Victorian Planning Schemes: Amending Clause 32.07 (Residential Growth Zone) to remove...