2. Westera Partners Pty Ltd is a highly respected Australian consulting engineering firm that has been
practicing on the Gold Coast since 1981, Brisbane since 1998 and Northern New South Wales since
2009, in the disciplines of structural and civil engineering. The company has extensive experience in
the following fields of structural engineering.
- Residential housing
- Two and three storey townhouses
- Low rise unit developments
- Medium rise apartment blocks with basement car parking
- Factory and warehouse buildings
- Aged care facilities
- Retail buildings
- Low rise office buildings
- Service club facilities
- School buildings
What makes us different?
Westera Partners provide a very unique service to our clients. We treat every project as if it were
our own. We carefully listen to our clients and understand what is important to them. We provide
educated and informed feedback to minimise construction costs and reduce construction times.
Our service ensures every project is designed or supervised by a senior engineer with over ten years
experience. We are approachable, reliable and experts in our field.

3. Personnel
The Westera Partners team is made up of
highly talented individuals. We currently
have over thirty staff across our three
offices including Engineers, Draftsmen
and Administration Staff. Each member
of the team is dedicated to excellence
and their contributions to the whole
company is invaluable. All Partners
and Directors are actively involved John Westera Anthony Hockings Clive Cowdell Bret Arthur
in the design of every project Consultant Director & structural Director & structural Director & structural
project engineer project engineer project engineer
worked on and their experience
has made the firm a leader in
the industry.
Peter Ide Ross Keene Joshua Neale Brett Collins Gavin Scoffell
Partner & structural Partner & structural Partner & structural Partner & structural Senior civil designer
project engineer project engineer project engineer project engineer
Saumel Ide Chad Ings Matthew Gibbs Jeremy Leaning Daniel Christie Adam Ide
Civil & environmental Structural design Structural design Structural design Structural design Business Development
engineer engineer engineer engineer engineer manager

4. DIRECTORS NOTE
We love engineering and are passionate about creative designs that are economic and easily
executed on site. As Directors of Westera Partners we are committed to the success of every
project that we are commissioned to work on. We ensure that we are personally involved with
every aspect of the design, documentation and supervision to guarantee this. Our client
relationships are critically important to us. We pride ourselves on open and honest
communication, delivering projects on time and giving cost saving feedback. Our business has
been built on our motto of “people before profits” which has always been the key to our
success. We look forward to meeting you face to face and working with you on your project.

5. WESTERA PARTNERS | PROJECTS | RESIDENTIAL

6. Hungerford Lane
Location Kingscliff
Architect Paul Uhlmann Architects
Supervising Partner Joshua Neale & Dan Christie
Situation
The house is located on a sloping site and was met with extensive rock
excavation. The design had to take into consideration the build over sewer
line which is located under a large section of the residence. The site is also
exposed to high wind speeds and the architectural layout had minimal
opportunities for bracing due to the open design and Bi-fold doors. The
open design also meant that there where large cantilevering sections with
restricted locations for support columns to give the desired open design.
Solution
The design outcome was achieved by closely working with the Architect and
builder. The design incorporated raft slab on ground and pier footings to
span the structure over the sewer line. The large cantilever members were
achieved by the use of steel beams and the structure was braced with a mix
of conventional ply bracing and steel work.
Results
The house is a standout residence in the area. With an incredible open
coastal feel with un-interrupted views when opened up.
WESTERA PARTNERS | PROJECTS | RESIDENTIAL

7. Small Street
Location Newstead
Architect Base Architecture
Supervising Partner Joshua Neale
Situation
The house is located on a very small site being only 230 square meters.
The site also required potentially complex foundations due to the
neighbouring property being built to the boundary. Bracing of the
structure was challenging as a result of the architectural form and the
need to maximise views.
Solution
We were able to design the structure to resist bracing loads by the
introduction of a simple steelwork portal frame and the introduction of
blockwork nibs which added minimal costs to construction. We also
adopted a hit and miss approach to the foundation system to avoid
undermining or underpinning of the adjacent residence which saved
significant costs during construction.
Results
An award winning architectural home that is intricate and yet structurally
efficient. The attention to structural detail is evident in the construction
simplicity and clean form.
“ BEING A VERY SMALL AND TIGHT SIGHT, THE
ENGINEERING WAS TO BE SMART, SIMPLE AND EASY
TO ERRECT.
SHAWN GODWIN - BASE ARCHITECTURE ”
WESTERA PARTNERS | PROJECTS | RESIDENTIAL

8. Cylinders Drive
Location Salt Village
Architect Crisilis
Supervising Partner Joshua Neale
Situation
The house is located in a high wind coastal region and is susceptible to
harsh environmental factors such as salt air, thermal fluctuations and large
rainfall events. The subject site is also located in a newly developed
subdivision that experienced considerable filling to achieve design levels.
Solution
The project was designed to resist high wind forces by the introduction of
a suspended slab and masonry walls to assist in diaphragm action to the
exposed rear of the house, thus avoiding unnecessary and bulky steelwork.
The foundation system adopted was a raft slab that spread the mass of the
house over the majority of the site to minimise differential settlement.
Results
The completed house is a standout along the esplanade at salt village and
always grabs the attention of visitors. The builder, Steve Kerr from Steve
Kerr Homes, has won several awards for his teams extraordinary
workmanship and attention to detail. The client has been very pleased with
the final outcome.
“ The signficant house structure was efficiently
developed by the Westera Team and resulted in a refined
composition.
Chris Lillis - Crisilis Architecture ”
WESTERA PARTNERS | PROJECTS | RESIDENTIAL

9. Lota House
Location Lota
Architect Smith Architects
Supervising Partner Peter Ide
Situation
The residence is located on a triangular block near the esplanade front-
ing Raby Bay. The design had to meet client expectations of high ceilings
and open plan living whilst the structure had to withstand the high wind
loads caused by the exposure to Raby Bay.
Solution
Westera Partners worked closely with the architect to design various
carefully detailed timber and steel bracing elements which ensured the
open planned concept was achieved whilst keeping to the clients budget
requirements.
Results
The finished constructed form has effectively delivered to the clients a
beautiful conducive environment for producing their own creative work.
The collaboration between the architect, builder and Westera Partners
has managed to ensure the restrictive site has been optimised to its full
potential.
WESTERA PARTNERS | PROJECTS | RESIDENTIAL

10. Hedges Avenue
Project Hedges Avenue
Location Mermaid Beach
Supervising Partner Anthony Hockings
Situation
This house was constructed over four sites on “millionaire’s row”, Hedges
Avenue, Mermaid Beach. The two storey residence is built entirely over a
basement that features large column free space for car storage, a feature
wine cellar crafted by a specialist artist to create a vintage feel, large
cinema room, gym and plant rooms. The architectural design maximised
the beachfront views on each level and special consideration was given to
the large entertaining areas overlooking the beach, pool and tennis court.
The two large columns facing the beachfront represent goal posts
reminding the original owner of his successful professional AFL career.
Solution
We designed the house using a number of specialist techniques. Generally
the floor slabs were reinforced concrete construction, however the thirteen
metre free span over the carpark required a post-tensioned slab. The
external walls were either block work or cast insitu concrete for durability
and longevity. The building is situated within the council scour zone and
therefore the foundations are supported on deep piles. Ground retention
sheet piling was adopted on the southern boundary to protect the
neighbouring property. Condition reports were completed on each
neighbouring structure prior to construction.
Results
This home is regarded one of the most valuable properties on the Gold
Coast. Its short history already boasts many interesting stories that stretch
far and wide. Its presence commands attention from passes buy, an
unforgettable image spread across one of the most beautiful beaches in the
world.
WESTERA PARTNERS | PROJECTS | RESIDENTIAL

11. Moss Street
Location Kingscliff
Client Redwood Property Group
Architect Aspect Architecture
Supervising Partner Joshua Neale
Situation
This is a very unique project and the first of its kind in the prestigous
dress circle of Kingscliff. The dual residence is situated on a sloping site
with ocean views. There were also significant council issues concerning
an existing sewer line.
Solution
Westera Partners were able to collaborate closely with the architect,
builder and developer to create two incredible houses on a very challeng-
ing site. We were able to explore various creative solutions for the con-
struction methodolog until the most efficient design was achieved.
Results
The two houses have set a precedence in Kingscliff as to the quality and
creativity required to move the township forward. The development has
inspired other developers, architects and builders to push the bar higher
when considering creative solutions to difficult sites.
“ WESTERA ADDED VALUE TO ALL ASPECTS OF THIS
PROJECT WITH THEIR PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE AND
ADVICE
MATT COOPER - ASPECT ARCHITECTURE ”
WESTERA PARTNERS | PROJECTS | RESIDENTIAL

12. Baltimore
Location Sovereign Island
Supervising Partner Anthony Hockings
Situation
This project was first featured on Channel Nines “Sixty Minutes” program in a
story titled “McMansions”. The original owners brief was to create a residence
bigger, bolder and better than anything else contructed within the exclusive
Sovereign Island Estate on the Gold Coast. A double north facing block was
chosen for the project, boasting uninterupted views down the Broadwater.
Upon completion the owners sale price was $18 million dollars.
Solution
The residence was partly constructed over a large basement and therefore
the building had to be supported on deep piles founded into natural dense
sands. The construction consisted essentially of reinforced blockwork & cast
insitu walls/columns and reinforced concrete suspended slab floors. The
feature red columns at the front and rear are essentially a clad galvanised
structural steel frame supported on ground and tied into the braced roof
system. The builder was very meticulious with regard to finishes and no
expense was spared to create this amazing structure.
Results
Unbelievably this residence was purchased as a holiday home by an
over-seas investor. Its large presence and signature red columns ensure it
does not go unnoticed by passers by either from the road-side or waterfront.
Baltimores completion sparked a raft of similar projects within Sovereign
Islands, a must see for anyone who enjoys viewing “top shelf” property.
WESTERA PARTNERS | PROJECTS | RESIDENTIAL

13. Tafetta Drive
Location Mount Cotton
Client B. Mackay
Architect Westera Partners
Supervising Partner Joshua Neale
Situation
The house is located on a sloping site and was met with extensive rock
excavation. The design had to meet a budget conscious client whom also
requested a sustainability driven approach. The project was also
neighbouring an environmentally sensitive bushland reserve which had
to be taken into account.
Solution
Westera partners produced the Architectural and structural designs to
minimise construction costs and increase site efficiencies. The
careful use of timber framing enabled the design to maximise the
outlook and aspect orientation and improved thermal efficiencies and
sustainability. Also the excavation process was greatly minimised to
leave the surroundings undisturbed. We collaborated with the client to
provide an extremely cost effective and desirable outcome.
Results
The house was constructed within 5 months of commencement with the
restricted budget achieved. The home is functioning thermally and
spatially and has resulted in a happy client.
“ TO BE HONEST, WE COULDN’T HAVE COMPLETED
THIS PROJECT WITHOUT THE HELP AND EXPERTISE OF
WESTERA PARTNERS.
BEN MACKAY - CLIENT ”
WESTERA PARTNERS | PROJECTS | RESIDENTIAL

14. CONTACT US
Brisbane
Level 3 Limestone, 33 Longland St Newstead QLD 4006
PO Box 2016
Fortitude Valley BC QLD 4006
T: +617 3852 4333
F: +617 3852 4777
Gold Coast
Level 3, 17 Welch St Southport QLD 4215
PO box 6138 Gold Coast Mail Centre QLD 9726
T: +617 5571 1599
F: +617 5571 1330
Northern NSW
2/22 Moss St Kingscliff NSW 2487
PO Box 1131
Kingscliff NSW 2487
T: +61 2 6674 8047
F: +61 26674 8049