Meg Johnson

Construction

• Providing project advice to developer clients and large asset owner clients, and preparing consultancy agreements, project terms sheets, letters of intent, early works agreements, ECI and EPC contracts, tender contract documentation and ancillary agreements.
• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating civil and building construction contracts for:
  • landmark shopping centre developments
  • complex unit development projects
  • civil works, and delivery of infrastructure (e.g. sewer and water) required under related infrastructure agreements
  • commercial office buildings
  • a large scale industrial facilities
  • education facilities
  • hospitals.
• Advising contractors and subcontractors in relation to tender submissions, and negotiating construction contracts.
• Advising tenants and preparing and negotiating tenancy fitout construction contract documentation.
• Preparing pro forma construction contracts for principals and contractors, and advising on contract administration post execution, legislative obligations, and compliance with QBCC requirements.
• Advising home owners on various forms of industry home construction contracts for renovation and new builds.

Infrastructure

• Advising developer clients on infrastructure planning and delivery, funding and charging instruments, and ongoing administration of infrastructure agreements (including sale of developable lots) across all infrastructure authority networks.
• Negotiating, drafting and advising on infrastructure and planning agreements and ancillary documentation, including easement terms and agreements for access (construction and ongoing infrastructure management), tankering, recycled water, wastewater treatment plant construction, NBN, and co-owner shared works.
• Reviewing and advising on planning strategies in draft planning instruments and planning and development legislation and policy generally.
• Preparing submissions to state and local governments regarding proposed amendments to planning schemes.
• Preparation of overarching PDA Water Infrastructure Agreement and ancillary documentation for distributor‑retailer Maroochydore City Centre, and negotiating, drafting and advising in relation to PDA projects and master planned areas, including Ripley Valley, Greater Flagstone, Maroochydore City Centre, and Palmview Master Planned Area.
• Representing government and private clients on acquisition of school sites and preparing and negotiating associated infrastructure agreements.