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Chris Newton

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Chris Newton

Managing Director

Qualifications
  • Registered Landscape Architect AILA 2007
  • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
    University of Canberra 1988
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Design
    University of Canberra 1987
 
Associations
  • Member Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) 95
  • Member Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) 99
  • AILA Vice President: WA Group 03-05
  • AILA Executive Secretary: WA Group 96–98
  • AILA Representative: Civic Design Awards 96
  • AILA Representative: Admin and Management Committee 96-98
  • AILA Representative: Education and Prof Dev Committee 96-98
  • AILA Representative: UWA Course Accreditation 97
  • Participating Member: UWA Mentor Coodinator 98-04
 
Professional Employment
  • 1999 - current   MNLA National
  • 1994 - 1999      Landscape Enterprises, Perth WA 
  • 1991 - 1994      EDAW Australia Pty Ltd, Sydney NSW
  • 1988 - 1991      Landscan Pty Ltd, Brisbane QLD

Key Role
Chris Newton’s role as Managing Director of the company relates to managing the company’s development as well as maintaining and overseeing the company’s financial and operational stability. Chris is involved in all facets of the company’s production. Chris’s proven and consistent strengths in concept and detail design, graphic presentation and documentation are utilised on all projects as required. Chris makes himself available as necessary or as requested to provide input at key milestones and critical phases of projects nationally. Chris is also experienced in site superintending and contract documentation.

Sample Experience
  • Gowrie Links, Singleton, NSW: 2008, HWD
  • Rockingham Waterfront Village, WA: 2008, Landcorp
  • Mamzar Island, Dubai UAE: 2007, MAF
  • Wadi Al Buhair, Kingdom of Bahrain: 2007, MAF/Retaj
  • Northshore, Townsville, QLD: 2006, Stockland QLD
  • Freshwater, Brisbane, QLD: 2006, Stockland QLD
  • Smithfield Village, Cairns, QLD: 2006, Satterley 
  • Kennedy Bay, Warnbro, WA: 2006, Mirvac
  • Vale, Swan Valley, WA: 2004, Multiplex
  • Raffles Tower, Swan River, WA: 2005, Multiplex
  • Burns Beach Coastal Estate, WA: 2004, Peet
  • Newhaven, Forrestdale, WA: 2004, Stockland
  • SubiCentro, Subiaco, WA: 96-99 Subi Redev Auth 
  • The Peninsula Estate, Maylands, WA: 97-99, Satterley
  • Harvest Lakes, Atwell, WA: 2000, LandCorp
  • Brighton Beach Estate, WA: 2000, Satterley
  • Mindarie Keys, WA: 97-99, Mirvac
  • Kings Park & Botanic Garden, WA: 99, Kings Park Board
  • Pioneer Women’s Memorial, WA: 98, Kings Park Board
  • Sanctuary Waters Estate, WA: 94-99, TKJ
  • Regent Waters Estate, WA: 96, Satterley
  • Challenge Stadium 98 World Swimming Champs, WA: 97, CAMS
  • Settlers Hills Estate, WA: 98, Taylor Woodrow 
  • Collier Gardens, WA: 99-02, Mirvac & Homeswest 
  • Kwinana Town Centre, WA: Satterley & Landstart
  • Twin Waters, Maroochydore, QLD: 90
  • Robina Town Centre, Robina, QLD: 94
  • Springfield Town Centre, QLD: 94, Springfield Dev Corp
  • Great Eastern Highway, Visual Assessment, NSW: 93, RTA
  • Wattle Grove, Holsworthy, NSW: 93, Dept of Defence
  • Raptis Corporate Centre, Bundall, QLD: 90, Raptis
  • Sheraton Noosa, Noosa, QLD: 90, Sheraton Pty Ltd
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