Designing with Legacy in Mind
At Tetra Tech Coffey, we believe that the groundwork for success starts long before the spotlight is on. Our preparation, dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence in science and engineering lay the foundation for impactful results.
Hosting a world-class event like the Olympics accelerates the development of sporting facilities, infrastructure and transport projects, but today’s focus is on maximizing the sustainable legacy of these investments given their substantial costs.
When Sydney was chosen to host the 2000 Olympic Games in 1993, the objective was clear: set a new standard for future sustainable Games. Transformation projects including Homebush Bay and Penrith Lakes were designed to leave a lasting positive legacy for their communities.
From single projects to large-scale programs of work, our team at Tetra Tech Coffey is creating a better world. Leading with Science®, we work alongside clients to develop their strategies and advance their plans, adept at navigating complicated or highly regulated environments. Our combined service offerings enable projects to integrate seamlessly with the broader built and natural environments, enhancing the social fabric of communities. Our engineers, scientists, and data specialists collaborate with governments and developers to deliver sustainable solutions that ensure long-lasting benefits for communities.
Looking Towards Brisbane 2032
Just like athletes, our work commences well before the starting gun is fired. At Tetra Tech Coffey the preparation, dedication, and relentless pursuit of science and engineering excellence starts long before the moment of performance.
Tetra Tech Coffey is committed to helping Brisbane and Queensland prepare for the opportunities that hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032 will bring. Our technical services, scientists, and engineers are already seeing positive developments in Brisbane and surrounding regions as they gear up for the Games.
Sydney set a benchmark for sustainable Games. One of the most successful aspects of Sydney’s urban development was the transformation of Homebush Bay. Previously used for abattoirs and depositing liquid waste, the centre of this highly contaminated wasteland was transformed into Sydney Olympic Park. Tetra Tech Coffey’s Environmental specialists were at the heart of the project in the early 1990s, long before the Games were awarded.
“We understand the importance of these Games for Brisbane and Queensland and the unique opportunity to create projects that meet the highest standards of functionality and sustainability, ” says Erin Pears, General Manager East Coast NZ and PNG Environments.
“From site assessment and remediation, right through to ensuring facilities maximize resource efficiency through water and energy conservation measures is critical. Tetra Tech’s Brisbane team are ready to guide our clients through the technologies and solutions which are available to them”.
And while sustainability remains a cornerstone of the Olympic Games, a commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic viability for the broader Brisbane and South-East Queensland community and economy is also a focus.
“As we have done before, we are ready to take on the challenge and help deliver another lasting legacy for Queensland,” says Troy Credlin, General Manager East Coast Geotechnics. “We are actively involved in projects across Brisbane. Projects such as the Waterfront Brisbane / Eagle Street Pier Market development, which, similar to Sydney, are transforming the cityscape”.
A team that delivers
Together with our Tetra Tech colleagues at NDY, Eco Logical Australia, and RPS we have assembled a team of industry specialists with extensive experience in Games projects and infrastructure across Queensland.
Connect with our team to learn more about our services and how we can contribute to the success of Brisbane 2032 and beyond.
Troy Credlin – General Manager East Coast Geotechnics
+61 2 9406 1000
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Erin Pears – General Manager East Coast, NZ and PNG Environments
+61 3 9290 7073
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Evan McDowell – East Coast Engineering Manager
+61 07 3239 9308
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Related projects and specialists
Sydney Olympic Park – Australia’s first and largest soil, ground gas, and groundwater contamination study.
Sam Gunasekera, Senior Principal and Project Director worked on the project to address the environmental challenges posed by the site’s industrial past before it was transformed for the 2000 Summer Olympics. Read more