About
Keep your project moving forward.
Terrain Consulting Group’s detailed town planning and land surveying services fast track your projects and maximise their profitability.
No matter what stage you are at in the project, we can assist with pre-purchase advice, pre-application advice, detailed study plans or an efficient planning approval process.
With 25 years of experience, our deep understanding of the policies and processes of many councils across Melbourne and Victoria means we speak their language and give you the best chance at success.
Meet the team
Andrew Smith
Education
Bachelor Applied Science (Surveying) R.M.I.T.
Licensed Surveyor
Andrew has worked in the survey industry within private practice since 1983, firstly at Lawlor and Loy Pty Ltd, which being based in Montmorency provided a wide range of experience in both urban and rural environments, progressing from survey assistant, to party leader and then Licensed Surveyor.
He commenced with Terrain Consulting Group in 2004 and has been predominantly involved in the building development industry within metropolitan Melbourne.
With over 30 year’s experiencein private practice, Andrew has extensive experience in a large range of survey based activities, compiling knowledge and expertise particularly in relation to property Title dealings and subdivisions.
As part of our Terrain Consulting Group team, Andrew ensures that the client’s interests are paramount, and that all surveys are presented in a clear and concise manner.
Contact:
andrew.s@terrainconsulting.com.au
Lorenzo Rigoni
Education
B.A. Urban Studies (VUT)
Grad. Dip. Urban Planning (VUT)
Certified Practising Planner (CPP), member
Planning Institute Australia (PIA)
Member Victorian Planning & Environmental Law Association (VPELA)
With over 30 years experience, commencing in Local Government and the last 15 years in private consultancy, Lorenzo has extensive experience facilitating the management of a wide range of projects spanning all areas of residential, commercial and industrial development.
Lorenzo helped establish Terrain Consulting Group in 2000.
He has significant experience before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Appeals Tribunal (VCAT), representation at Panel Hearings (Scheme Amendments), Council meetings and community forums. His concise knowledge of the planning system, legislation and planning policy, together with his mediation and negotiation attributes provide a valuable resource in formulating positive outcomes.
Gabrielle Sesta
Education
Bachelor Town & Regional Planning (Hons)
Melbourne University
Following 17 years of experience as a local government planner, Gabrielle has been a member of our team since 2004.
She has worked within both urban and rural settings, and has gained valuable insight into the operations of local government, particularly policy application.
Whilst at Terrain Consulting Group, her focus has been on the preparation of planning reports, VCAT submissions, Panel submissions and the management of planning applications relating to residential, commercial and mixed use developments of various scales. Gabrielle’s more recent projects have included the rezoning of land at Yarraville, Nunawading and Lower Plenty.
Gabrielle’s proven experience and practical approach has been invaluable in the preparation and administration of various applications and submissions whilst at Terrain Consulting Group.
Contact:
gabrielle.s@terrainconsulting.com.au
Kevin Azzopardi
Education
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Hons) R.M.I.T.
Kevin joined Terrain Consulting Group in April 2015. Since joining our team, he has been responsible for the preparation and management of various planning applications relating to residential, commercial and mixed use developments.
He has experience in client representation at Council meetings and Council consultation meetings acting on behalf of the developer and the occasional objector.
His role has also expanded with relation to attending to procedural matters, preparation of written submissions and client presentation at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
Kevin has a firm understanding of the Victorian planning process and legislation which enables him to provide accurate town planning advice. He is also able to effectively negotiate with Council to ensure positive outcomes for his clients.
Contact:
kevin.a@terrainconsulting.com.au
Helena Toscas
Education
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Hons) R.M.I.T.
After completing a 12 month placement in Local Government, Helena joined Terrain Consulting Group as a planning consultant in January 2017. Since joining our team, Helena has worked on writing and preparing town planning reports, managing planning applications lodged at Local Government, preparing VCAT submissions and providing pre-application planning advice on design concepts for various types of planning projects including residential, commercial and industrial projects.
Contact:
helena.t@terrainconsulting.com.au
Peter McCarthy
Education
Bachelor Applied Science
(Surveying) R.M.I.T.
Grad. Dip. Urban & Regional
Planning UNE (NSW)
Peter has over 30 years’ experience practicing as a surveyor commencing work with Culliver & Sim Pty Ltd in December 1983, where he worked for 30 years. After a brief 12 month period with Heading & Associates in Kensington, he commenced work at Terrain Consulting in May 2015.
His work experience includes greenfield multi stage subdivisions, high rise building setouts, engineering surveying for major gas plants, monitoring surveys for movement in buildings, extensive feature and level surveys for school campuses and government facilities, low and high rise building subdivisions for commercial and residential purposes, tenancy area surveys of office buildings and retail centres and many aspects of title re-establishment and application surveys.
At Terrain Consulting Peter hopes to use his vast experience in surveying to assist in providing cost effective surveying services to the many and varied clients of Terrain Consulting in a friendly and timely manner whilst maintaining the accuracy and clarity of presentation of drawings and reports.
Contact:
peter.m@terrainconsulting.com.au
Cameron McInnes
Education
Bachelor of Geomatic Engineering (Hons) University of Melbourne
Cameron has over 20 years’ surveying experience working in both greenfield and brownfield land development.
Since joining Terrain Consulting in mid-2019, Cameron has been responsible for managing cadastral surveying matters relating to the subdivision of land, application surveys, title re-establishment, and feature and level surveys.
Cameron graduated the Consulting Surveyors Victoria Business Academy in late 2022 and looks forward to applying new business acumen skills, along with emerging surveying technologies to continually improve spatial data solutions to meet the needs of our clients in a timely and cost effective manner.
Contact:
cameron.m@terrainconsulting.com.au
Glen Fuller
Glen Fuller has enjoyed a long tenure with Barker Monahan joining shortly after graduating in 1992. Glen is responsible for matters related to subdivision of land and buildings and has extensive experience in matters related to Local Government including Road Discontinuance, Subdivisions for Acquisition purposes and Electronic Feature and level surveys.
Contact:
glen@barkermonahan.com.au
James Ruzic
James Ruzic joined Barker Monahan in 2012. He is experienced in the preparation of Proposed Plans of Subdivision of large-scale apartment developments and understands the principles behind the allocation of Lot Entitlement and Lot Liability in Owners Corporations.
Jesse Lin
Jesse joined Terrain Consulting Group in July 2015. He is one of Terrain Consulting Groups experienced survey party leaders.
Matthew Hutton-Thamm
Matthew joined Terrain Consulting Group in June 2019 as a graduate surveyor and had progressed in 2021 to the role of Survey Party Leader.
Callen Winterburn
Callen was a valued member of the Survey team at Terrain Consulting Group from 2009-2018 with a progression to the role of Survey Party Leader.
Following a period at a Civil Engineering survey company undertaking road surveys, civil estates such as drainage, sewer, water and gas works from 2018-2022, we welcomed Callen back to the team in August of 2022 as an experienced Survey Party Leader working on cadastral land surveying.
Paul Zhang
He is a qualified surveyor with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Surveying) at RMIT University and has experience working in cadastral surveying including title re-establishment, feature and level surveys and subdivision surveys.
Trenthan Le
Trenthan is a Survey Field Assistant at Terrain Consulting Group.
He joined the company in July 2021 and is completing his 4th year of the Bachelor of Science (Surveying) at RMIT.
Matthew Jaskiewicz
Matthew is a Survey Field Assistant at Terrain Consulting Group.
He joined the company in June 2022 and is currently studying a studying a Diploma in Surveying at RMIT University.
Madelene Scironni
Madelene has over 35 years experience in Customer Service and Accounts Receivable roles and joined Terrain Consulting Group in May 2022.
She is the first point of call to welcome all visitors in coming calls and general enquires and provides valuable admin assistance.
Contact:
reception@terrainconsulting.com.au
Rose Centofanti
Education
Diploma in Business
Cert IV in Financial Services
Rose has been a member of Terrain Consulting Group since July 2008. As Practice Manager, Rose oversees all office operations including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, Financial Administrator, Human Relations Manager (HR), Information Technology Manager (IT), and part of the Sales & Marketing Team alongside Lorenzo Rigoni.
Contact:
rose.c@terrainconsulting.com.au
What you can expect from Terrain Consulting Group
Fast track your project
Regular communication
Full guidance
Maximise land potential
In 2018, Barker Monahan joined forces with the Terrain family.
Barker Monahan has excelled in land surveying for over 50 years, providing a high level of service and results.
Terrain Consulting Group incorporated Barker Monahan as part of our commitment to offering the best land surveying services in Victoria.
Trusted by developers
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I often have the need for fast, accurate town planning advice for my clients. For many years, I have been relying on the professional services of Lorenzo Rigoni and the team at Terrain Consulting. It is my job to advise my clients to what they can do to extract the best yield from their property or from properties they are looking to purchase. The first place I head is to the team at Terrain.Philip – Director – Re-Define
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I really appreciated your guidance and help during the VCAT hearing process from the beginning to the decision. If I have to go through it again I will consider no one but you without any hesitation. Your knowledge on these matters, your calm and professional attitude, the ease you communicate and establish rapport with people were very confidence building. I recommend anyone who is planning to go through a development to talk with Lorenzo and his team as early as possible.Michael – Ivanhoe
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After spending much more time than I would have imagined I almost had to abandon a project with a volume so called turnkey builder. This builder had the pricing come in way above what was first discussed, and after much disappointment I contacted Laurie. Laurie’s knowledge and down to earth approach was exactly what I was looking for. Laurie also referred me to an Architectural practice who have the dual occupancy experience I so desperately need. After only two meetings, I am well on the way to getting fresh architectural plans drawn up and I look forward to having these plans to council within 6-7 weeks.Nicole – Strathmore
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On behalf of my family, I would like to thank you both for your professional conduct and the hard work you have put in for us to get the sub division. It’s been a long and stressful journey and we could not have asked for two better people to have onboard. Again, a big thank you and greatly appreciated.Chris – Greenvale
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I met with Laurie Rigoni from Terrain Consulting Group for an informal meeting to seek advice about a property I co-own, and its potential for sub division. Having no knowledge of such matters, Laurie’s warm, friendly manner, breadth of knowledge and professional approach was comforting and appreciated. I would not hesitate in recommending Laurie to anyone who is interested in developing a property and is unsure about what can be achieved and how to go about it.Anna – Brunswick
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Thanks for sending through the VCAT approval. I would like to extend our thanks for your efforts and diligence in preparing and representing our case at VCAT. This is a fantastic result and should be a great project for our team.Jim – Northcote
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Many thanks for your assistance and continued support with the project at Derby Street, over the past three years.Brian – Kew