Councils

Councils

Helping local councils better communities

Balpara has been a chosen engineering consultancy for councils and local governments across Australia for decades. We help local councils right from project inception through to delivery across our suite of technical and engineering services. These include Public Lighting Design, Electrical Engineering, Feature Surveying, 3D Modelling, Soil Testing, Cable Tracing, GPR, PM2 and more. 


We currently work with all Victorian Utilities, are VEDN approved and VicRoads accredited to work on both major projects and those on a smaller scale. Balpara is ISO 9001 certified and holds a very high PM2 performance rating.


Our team can provide strategic project planning guidance to ensure smooth project delivery, followed by technical designs and project implementation, depending on your council requirements. As part of our HSE, Balpara works alongside our clients to minimise the environmental impact of project work, helping councils achieve green initiatives through solar lighting and solar alternative energy solutions that benefit communities. We can also provide alternative solutions when off-grid power is required, and mitigate crime hot spots through appropriate engineering solutions.

Council Services

Balpara offers a wide range of services to councils including:

  • Public Lighting Design & Lux Plot Testing
  • Pole Testing & Analysis
  • AS3000 Design
  • Electrical Design & Drafting
  • Project Management
  • Electrical Surveying
  • Feature Surveying
  • Asset Surveying & Asset Locating
  • Cable Tracing & GPR
  • 3D Scanning & Modelling
  • Soil Testing & Geotechnical
Council projects

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Servicing our clients’ local and national communities

From large-scale bushfire mitigation projects protecting Australia’s regional communities to smaller public lighting initiatives, Balpara analyses the opportunities available to our clients, creating solutions that help them meet needs and mitigate risk.

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    Working with innovation, understanding and sensitivity


    Whether we’re developing innovative designs for new facilities or anticipating future growth and capacity needs, Balpara presents solutions using the latest technology and most up to date knowledge. With our extensive experience working with a wide range of clients in the public sector, we understand the needs and priorities of our clients, and offer a strong emphasis on delivering safe, high-quality projects on time and on budget.


    Our expert team acknowledges the important role our clients play as custodians of citizen wellbeing and rate payer funds, seeing us work with consideration and sensitivity to produce best outcomes for our clients and their communities. 

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Contact us today to find out how we can assist you 

with your council and local government needs.

Our Projects

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November 25, 2024
Balpara has been engaged to deliver a variety of services across multiple aspects of the Major Roads Projects Victoria (MRPV) roll out. Project Overview Major Road Projects Victoria is the organisation behind the North East Link , West Gate Tunnel , and Big Build Roads delivering dozens of essential freeway and road upgrades across the State. It is an ambitious project for Victoria that has been in progress for many years. MRPV’s commitment is to reduce traffic congestion in a State with a growing population, while making the roads that Victorians rely on every day safer for all users. Beyond the impact on Victoria’s transport network, MRPV is working to leave a legacy that benefits communities and provides sustainable employment and supply chain opportunities for some of Victoria’s most disadvantaged groups. Scope These projects are still underway and Balpara continues to work through the various project deliverables across our full suite of services. To date, we have provided the following services across multiple projects and stages: Public lighting design and Lux Level assessment AS3000 design Electrical asset relocation Electrical and communications design Overhead pole surveying and design Asset and feature surveying Detailing and auditing Soil testing and geotechnical services Cable tracing and GPR locating Engineering design and project management (including PM2 recognised services) Value Add Balpara’s specialised and unique experience in the Victorian electrical sector enables the delivery of a broad range of services . These services have been delivered to various components of all programmed major roads works as part of the MRPV. We’ve become the first choice for many providers due to our speciality expertise, extensive knowledge and proven experience, reliability and credibility. Accreditations Balpara has all relevant accreditation and certifications required. We currently work with Victorian Utilities, Authorities and Councils, are VEDN approved VicRoads accredited. Our people are VESI accredited Balpara is also and have a credible history with clients across Victoria.
September 5, 2024
Balpara was engaged by Latrobe City Council to undertake surveying and design services for path lighting at Burrage Reserve, Newborough.
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April 18, 2024
Balpara was engaged by Hume City Council as part of a streetscape upgrade on Fawkner Street, incorporating safety lighting assessment and design at stage 1.
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