PROJECTS

Safe Design Australia has delivered Safety in Design consulting, risk assessments, workshops and training across a diverse range of projects in Australia and internationally.

Our experience spans commercial, residential, community, hospitality, infrastructure and industrial projects. Explore our project portfolio and published case studies to see how practical Safety in Design principles work in real-world settings.

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Community Facilities

♦ NGV Contemporary, VIC

♦ Barangaroo, Sydney Harbour, NSW

♦Heffron Hall redevelopment NSW

♦ Cairns Historical Museum QLD

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HOTELS and MOTELS

♦ Intercity Hotel, Belmont, WA

♦ Great Southern Hotel Additions

♦ Spinifex Motel, QLD

♦ Cowra Services Club, NSW

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SPORTS FACILITIES

♦ Commonwealth Games Stadiums

♦ AFL Cape York Academy, QLD

♦ Queensland Cruising Yacht Club

♦ Prince Alfred Park Pool Upgrade

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RESTAURANTS and CLUBS

♦ McDonalds, NSW

♦ Narabri RSL, NSW

♦ Brunswick Hotel, QLD

♦ Coolum Hotel, QLD

 

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Industrial and Commercial

♦ CCW Offices and Cellar Door, SA

♦ Childers Commercial Precinct QLD

♦ Wholesale Paint Group Mackay

♦ Chinchilla Service Station QLD

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Residential Structures

♦ Single-unit dwellings

♦ Multi-unit developments

♦Additions & alterations

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utilities

♦ Nokia South Africa – Fixed network rollout

♦ Kordia Solutions – Infrastructure Design review

♦ PowerLine Design – SID training

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plant/equipment

♦ Sugar Mill Precinct, NSW

♦ Air Apartments, NSW

♦ 999 Hay, WA

Safety in Design Case Studies

Real projects, practical solutions. Explore how Safety in Design consultation, risk assessments and workshops help identify hazards, resolve design challenges and achieve safer outcomes without compromising design intent.

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SIA Certified Safety Professional, Postgraduate Diploma (Occupational Health & Safety), Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management), Diploma of Teaching, CPTED – NSW Police, Member UNSW Expert Witness Panel.

John is the Director of Safe Design Australia, recognised internationally for his leadership in Safety in Design, WHS and risk management. With over two decades of experience across construction, telecommunications, infrastructure and education, he has driven industry change for organisations including Vodafone Global, NBN Co and the NSW Government, and steered several industry bodies toward excellence in Safe Design and WHS.

aA certified Safety Professional and expert witness, John turns complex legislation into practical design solutions that improve safety outcomes. His strategic approach and collaborative style continue to shape best practice across Australia and the Asia–Pacific, helping architects, engineers and regulators embed safety from concept to completion.

When not guiding projects or mentoring the next generation of Safety in Design professionals, John can be found sailing through Southeast Asia, racing in the Sydney to Hobart, or on a motorcycle exploring roads less travelled.