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Parker Scanlon Quarterly Newsletter - Issue 9

Tuesday 29 April 2025

Issue 9 - Contents:- Our New Website is Live! - Anniversary Day!- Contributing Locally, Nationally and Internationally. - International Federation of Surveyors [FIG]- Dual Occupancies now accepted as ADA's 

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Going to the nth Degree

Sunday 27 April 2025

Rain, mud, and tough terrain? We are still out in the field. At Parker Scanlon, we pride ourselves on going the extra mile to achieve the best outcome for our clients. Whether it’s accessing hard-to-reach areas on your property to locate a survey mark or working through a few days of rain. It...

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FIG international working week conference 2025

Tuesday 8 April 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Mark Scanlon has been elected to Commission One, Professional Practice & Ethics, beginning in 2026!This appointment reflects Mark’s unwavering dedication to upholding the highest standards in our profession, as well as his ongoing commitment to ethical leadership and integrity in practice, which further reflects...

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HIA’s Let's Build Campaign

Thursday 20 March 2025

We are excited to share that Mark Scanlon acted as an industry representative in the roundtable discussion hosted by HIA yesterday. HIA’s Let's Build campaign is pushing for solutions to keep home ownership within reach for all Australian's. It advocates for increased support for industry, addressing the two decade long...

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Survey Marks

Thursday 13 March 2025

Survey marks are a big part of every day life here at Parker Scanlon, but what exactly are they and why are they so important? Survey marks are a State asset and provide a wealth of important information to a wide range of people in the community. They are used...

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Dual Occupancy Developments as Accelerated Development Applications

Thursday 6 March 2025

It is with great excitement, we can share that today, the City of Newcastle is now also accepting Dual Occupancy Developments as Accelerated Development Applications (ADA’s). Parker Scanlon is a formally Authorised Consultant for the City of Newcastle and can prepare and lodge ADA’s on behalf of a property owner.

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Celebrating 18 Years In Business

Monday 3 March 2025

Today, we marked an incredible milestone, our 18 year anniversary!We were lucky enough to have spent it in the sunshine on the Hawkesbury River. It was an unforgettable day of reflection, as we looked back on everything we’ve accomplished together. Here’s to our amazing team who continues to inspire and drive...

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Do I need a Town Planner?

Thursday 27 February 2025

We are often asked “is it necessary to involve a Town Planner?” Each site and development is entirely unique and there are numerous pieces of legislation and local planning controls that need to be considered for each project. Town Planners can provide invaluable insights as they are experts in planning...

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Changes to Lake Macquarie Housing

Thursday 20 February 2025

Lake Macquarie City Council’s housing diversity planning proposal outlines changes to allow a broader range of housing types across the city. Under the proposal, dual occupancies would be allowed in R3 medium density residential zones, while terraces, townhouses and small apartment buildings would be allowed in R2 low density residential...

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Surveyor Magazine Feature

Wednesday 14 September 2022

Thank you to the Australian Consulting Surveyors for featuring Parker Scanlon in their August edition. It was great to welcome the crew into our Hamilton office and share what makes our wonderful collaborative team so successful. Click the link below to learn more about us: https://en.calameo.com/read/00037349554e3a95e9598

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Lake Macquarie Book Sponsorship

Friday 19 August 2022

Have you ever wanted to know all of the best things that Lake Macquarie has to offer? Well, we at Parker Scanlon are proud to have sponsored the publication "Lake Macquarie and its Coastline" which is the ultimate guide to this beautiful area! All funds from the book will help...

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National Award Winners Two Years Running

Wednesday 20 July 2022

Parker Scanlon was delighted to recently receive the Consulting Surveyors National 2022 Medium Sized Survey Consultancy Excellence Award for the second year running. It was an honour to have our commitment to business culture, staff development, community involvement, and the surveying industry recognised at a National level. Thank you to...

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