Philip Bell

Hillscorp environmental consultant for the development Philip Bell, of Belleng VDM, said there had been problems with earthworks during construction of the detention basin but the run-off would be rectified in the next few weeks.

Belleng Environmental Solutions Principal Phillip Bell credited Dr. Drapper for his excellent achievement and continued dedication to services for the environment.

"A thorough survey may be able to show that some vegetation mapped as remnant is in fact quite young, and should instead be mapped as regrowth," said Phillip Bell, Director of Belleng VDM Pty Ltd.
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Belleng VDM managing director Philip Bell said the art of urban design had become a complex multi-disciplinary activity, with the need to incorporate a range of constraints and objectives into the new urban environment.

"The Gold Coast City Council's new city plan requires new developments to demonstrate the principles of water sensitive urban design and to conserve water".

He said the environmental values of the land were assessed with respect to drainage paths, significant vegetation, terrain and conservation objectives to ensure that the planned urban environment not only met the urban density objectives of the city plan, but at the same time also conserved and enhanced the environmental values of the site.For more information go to www.bellengvdm.com.au or phone(07) 5510 3655.

March 2003 - UDIA Presentation by Philip Bell

In March 2003 Belleng VDM's managing director Philip Bell was the guest presenter to the Urban Development Institute of Australia's (UDIA) Gold Coast branch.His presentation was titled "Impacts of Canal Development on Coastal Ecology" and attempted to answer the question "how do canal developments adversely impact on the estuarine ecology?"

The presentation summarised the impact of canal developments on the natural environment as gauged by various fish specie studies carried out over a number of years at various locations around the Gold Coast's canal systems.Phil concluded his presentation with an overview of "best environmental management practices in canal development".

Philip Bell - Principal/General Manager

Philip Bell - Managing Director