Context

Brisbane Metro will be a high-frequency, high-capacity public transport system that will better utilise existing busway infrastructure. Extending approximately 21 kilometres from Eight Mile Plains busway station in the south to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital busway station at Herston in the north, and to the UQ Lakes busway station at St Lucia.

The challenge

Acciona requested an Independent Sustainability Professional (ISP) for the Project and the delivery of independent audits in the design and construction phases, to ensure that the key objectives for sustainability are addressed during the design phase of the Project. Furthermore, the ISP will assist Georgiou in its capacity for delivering similar projects in the future.

The solution

Independent Sustainability Professional (ISP) for the Design and Construction Phase of the Project (Daniela)

Evaluation of the suitability and effectiveness of the Project’s Sustainability Management Plan

Assist the Project in the achievement of the sustainability performance requirements

Delivery of an independent audit program to ensure key objectives for sustainability were addressed during the design phase of the Project.

Outcomes

Daniela was assigned as the ISP for the Design Phase of the Project. Review, update and implementation of the Sustainability Management Plan was undertaken, outlining strengths and opportunities to ensure that the key objectives for sustainability are addressed during the design phase of the Project.