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Civil Engineering & Stormwater Drainage Design Melbourne

Practical, council-ready stormwater and drainage solutions for developments of every size.

Melbourne Civil Engineering Services

Effective stormwater management is not optional — it is a fundamental requirement of every development approval in Victoria. At QED Consulting Engineers, our civil engineering team designs stormwater drainage and on-site detention systems that are technically sound, compliant with council and Melbourne Water requirements, and value-engineered to keep construction costs under control.

We understand the local regulatory environment and work efficiently with building surveyors, council planners, and construction teams to deliver civil packages that move your project forward without delays.

What We Design

Our civil engineering scope covers the full range of stormwater and drainage challenges encountered in urban and peri-urban Melbourne:

Stormwater Drainage Systems

Complete drainage network design for single dwellings, dual occupancies, multi-unit developments, and commercial sites — including pipe sizing, pit scheduling, and connection to council infrastructure.

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On-Site Stormwater Detention (OSD)

Many Melbourne councils require on-site detention tanks to limit post-development stormwater discharge rates. We design OSD systems that meet council specifications and integrate efficiently into your overall civil design.

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Subdivision Civil Design

Drainage design for land subdivision projects, including lot grading, road drainage, and connection to council stormwater systems.

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Large-Scale Civil Drainage

Infrastructure-scale drainage design for apartment complexes, mixed-use developments, commercial precincts, and sites with basement car parks.

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Civil Design Review & Advice

Review of existing civil documentation, pre-application advice, and value engineering of drainage solutions proposed by others.

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Our Approach to Civil Engineering

Good civil engineering is not just about getting water from A to B. It's about finding drainage solutions that are:

  • Compliant with the relevant council's drainage requirements and Melbourne Water standards
  • Coordinated with the architectural and structural design to minimise conflicts
  • Constructable and cost-efficient, avoiding unnecessarily complex or expensive systems
  • Future-proofed against the increasingly stringent stormwater management requirements being introduced across Victoria

From a straightforward single-dwelling drainage plan to a complex multi-stage subdivision, QED brings the same level of attention to detail to every civil commission.

Who We Work With

Our civil engineering clients include homeowners, builders, architects, building designers, town planners, and land developers. We regularly work alongside structural and geotechnical engineering teams to provide fully coordinated civil and structural documentation packages for permit applications and construction.

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Get in Touch

Have a project in mind or need expert advice? Our team is ready to help you with safe, compliant, and cost-effective engineering solutions.

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0468 413 867

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OFFICE

Unit 2/39-43 Duerdin St,
Notting Hill VIC 3168

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Mon — Sat · 8:30 – 17:30

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