OUR EXPERIENCE
Expertise shaped by experience
Every infrastructure project presents a different combination of challenges, stakeholders, opportunities and constraints.
Over two decades, CPM has supported infrastructure owners, operators and delivery teams across a broad range of sectors, project environments and investment programs throughout Australia.
Because experience is most valuable when it can be applied, we bring lessons learned from past projects to help clients make informed decisions on the projects ahead.
Experience that informs better decisions
No two projects are identical, but many face similar challenges.
Across our work, we have supported projects at different stages of development and delivery, in a range of operational environments and across diverse infrastructure sectors. This breadth of exposure helps us recognise patterns, understand context and adapt our approach to the needs of each client and project.
It also means we can draw on practical knowledge gained through delivery, helping clients navigate uncertainty, strengthen decision-making and move projects forward with greater clarity.
Explore our project experience
The projects below demonstrate the breadth of CPM's experience across infrastructure sectors, project types and delivery contexts.
Each case study provides insight into the challenges addressed, the role we played and the practical contribution made alongside our clients. Together, they show how experience gained through delivery continues to inform the advice, oversight and support we provide today.
Claremont Special School
Claremont Special School provides education for students with special needs from Prep to Year 12. In response to enrolment growth, the Queensland Department of Education progressed a two-stage expansion comprising new two-storey general learning centres and associated learning, amenities, access, parking and landscape works.
The Wave (Sunshine Coast Rail Line)
The Wave is a major Queensland Government public transport initiative delivering a new passenger rail line from Beerwah to Birtinya, with a metro-style connection to the Sunshine Coast Airport via Maroochydore. Sunshine Coast Council engaged CPM to provide strategic advisory and technical support to negotiate an Interface Deed with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), ensuring Council’s long-term interests, obligations and community outcomes are protected across all stages of this transformational project.
Aura and Harmony Program
With a projected population of 69,000 residents in Aura by 2056 and 20,000 residents in Harmony by 2026, essential water and wastewater assets will be required to service the communities. Unitywater’s program of works is providing these essential services and is vital in meeting the future demands of the growing communities, ensuring their long-term sustainability and development.
Seqwater Dam Improvement Program
In accordance with its Dam Safety Management Program and Dam Safety Policy, is undertaking the planning and delivery of the upgrade of the Somerset, Wivenhoe, North Pine and Lake Macdonald dams. The dams plan an important role in the South East Queensland water grid and continued performance and safety is critical to the region. The Dam Improvement Program will improve the capability of Seqwater’s network of dams to withstand extreme floods and earthquakes.
Cressbrook Dam
Toowoomba Regional Council’s Cressbrook Dam was upgraded to meet the requirements of the Guidelines of Acceptable Flood Capacity (AFC) for Dams (ANCOLD 2000) to improve the dam’s ability to withstand extreme events.
Mahon Bridge
This project was the replacement of the existing concrete bridge that was constructed in 2009 and damaged in the January 2013 flood event. Following the floods a number of deficiencies were identified with the bridge which necessitated a load restriction to be imposed and a reduction in capacity from two to one lane. A funding submission was required to secure funding for the new bridge.
DTMR Darling Downs Disaster Recovery
The DTMR Darling Downs district was affected by multiple flood disaster events across 2021 and 2022. The events triggered the requirement for various projects across the road network under DRFA, NDRRA, Emergent works and Betterment funding categories.
Queensland Health – Director of Project Delivery
CPM provided embedded senior project delivery leadership within Health Infrastructure Queensland’s capital delivery function. The engagement included two Director of Project Delivery positions within Integrated Project Delivery Team A, together with other project roles supporting the planning, procurement and delivery phases of Queensland Health’s capital program.
Pittsworth State High School – New Multipurpose Hall
Pittsworth State High School provides education for Years 7 to 12. The school identified a need for additional facilities to support its curriculum, leading to the proposed delivery of a new single-court multi-purpose hall through the Queensland Government’s School Halls Program. The project was planned within the operating school site at Factory Street, Pittsworth. Early project investigations considered the proposed building location, planning requirements, existing services and the integration of the new facility with the surrounding school environment.
Port of Brisbane Fuel Infrastructure Upgrades
Port of Brisbane completed fuel infrastructure upgrade works at its three Brisbane berths used for fuel imports. The upgrades to existing facilities improved future asset reliability and reduced operational risks.
City of Moreton Bay Voluntary Home Buy Back
PROJECT Voluntary Home Buy Back - City of Moreton Bay The $741M Resilient Homes Fund (RHF) was developed by the Queensland and Australian Governments to help Queenslanders whose homes were impacted by the 2021-22 Southern Queensland floods. City of Moreton Bay (CMB)...
Park Ridge State High School
The Department of Education delivered a new General Learning Centre and Wellness Centre at Park Ridge State High School to provide additional facilities in response to enrolment demand within the school’s catchment. CPM provided project management and Superintendent services across the design, procurement, construction and close-out phases. The works were delivered under a Design and Construct model and structured as two separable portions: the new General Learning Centre and the Wellness Centre.
Fisherman’s Island Bulk Berth 2 SAP
The Fisherman’s Island’s Bulk Berth 2 (FIBB2), commonly referred to as the “Crude Wharf”, was originally constructed by Ampol in the 1960s to serve the Lytton Oil Refinery. The berth is now owned by the Port of Brisbane and is a critical fuel import facility. A key operational asset, the berth’s ship gangway tower was identified as needing replacement due to its age and condition as it neared end-of-life.
Flagstone State School – New General Learning Centre
The Queensland Department of Education delivered a new two-storey General Learning Centre at Flagstone State School to provide additional learning capacity for the growing local school-aged population.
The facility includes six general learning areas, two outdoor learning areas with practical alcoves and storage, staff work and preparation areas, an office, data room, amenities and a passenger lift. The open undercroft was planned to accommodate a further six general learning areas in the future. The project also incorporated covered links and accessible ramps, landscaping, services infrastructure upgrades and works to manage stormwater and overland flow around the new building.
Suttons Beach Pavilion
In February 2022, the City of Moreton Bay engaged CPM Advisory and Project Management (CPM) to undertake a strategic assessment and options analysis of the Suttons Beach Pavilion complex to determine future uses for this site for Council to consider.
DTMR – Southern Moreton Bay Islands Ferry Terminals
Redland City Council and Department of Transport and Main Roads partnered to deliver new ferry terminals at Russell, Macleay, Lamb, and Karragarra islands in consultation with island communities, Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation, SeaLink, and other key stakeholders. The project included repurposing the existing ferry pontoons and jetties for recreational boating use.
ARTC – Inland Rail
PROJECT ARTC - Inland Rail The Inland Rail Program is a once-in-a-generation program of infrastructure works that will link the national freight network from Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. It is a 1700km long freight rail...
Mt Crosby Water Treatment Plant East Bank Flood Resilience Program
The Mount Crosby Water Treatment Plants supply about fifty per cent of South East Queensland’s drinking water including to the cities of Brisbane, Ipswich and Logan. The East Bank Flood Resilience program focused on mitigating the flooding risk to this essential infrastructure and renewing vital assets, while paying tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the site.
Ipswich Hospital Redevelopment Stage 1
The project formed part of the redevelopment of Ipswich Hospital Stage 1 and included the construction of the first new ward at Ipswich Hospital in six years. The $25 million project created 26 new beds and an improved outpatient area at the public facility, as well as refurbished levels six and seven of Tower Block.
Davis Aerodrome Project & Davis Station Infrastructure
As part of the Australian Government’s 2016 Australian Antarctic Strategy and 20 Year Action Plan, the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) was tasked with investigating year-round air access between Australia and Antarctica. CPM was engaged to provide broad project support during the planning and design phase.
The Mill Redevelopment
The Mill at Moreton Bay Priority Development Area (PDA) is approximately 460 hectares and is located within the suburbs of Petrie, Kallangur and Lawnton. City of Moreton Bay is creating a thriving major destination that will generate thousands of local higher education and employment opportunities in the region.
Port of Brisbane International Cruise Terminal
Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) developed a new $177 million cruise facility for Brisbane and South East Queensland near the mouth of the Brisbane River at Luggage Point. The purpose-built cruise terminal facility caters for both domestic and international cruise tourism by accommodating vessels of all sizes to use Brisbane as a base port, transforming the city into a major cruise destination.
Port Drive Upgrade
With freight volumes continuing to grow and operational demands evolving, the Port of Brisbane recognised the need to future-proof one of its most important transport corridors. The Port Drive Upgrade was undertaken to increase capacity, improve safety and support the efficient movement of people and goods along the arterial connection between the Port of Brisbane Motorway and the Port of Brisbane.
Port of Brisbane Solar
Port of Brisbane operates and maintains a large range of assets including wharves, vessel unloading facilities and surrounding infrastructure. In addition, Port of Brisbane has investigated the development of a utility-scale solar photovoltaic plant on land which is unsuitable for typical Port developments.