From Land to Living Spaces
At Cook Costello, we bring together engineering, planning, surveying, and project management expertise to deliver practical land development solutions. From concept planning through to construction completion, our integrated approach helps clients transform ideas into thriving communities.
With nearly 50 years of experience navigating complex planning frameworks, infrastructure challenges, and environmental considerations across New Zealand, we help developers, councils, and property owners:
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Maximise land potential and development yield
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Streamline consenting and reduce project delays
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Deliver infrastructure that is efficient, resilient, and future-ready
Our Land Development Services
Feasibility and Concept Planning
Early-stage assessments to identify opportunities, constraints and development potential before you invest.
Resource Consenting and Approvals
Preparation and coordination of planning documentation to streamline consent processes with councils and stakeholders.
Civil Engineering Design
Comprehensive design of earthworks, roading, stormwater, wastewater, and water supply networks for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
Surveying and Site Setout
Cadastral, topographical and construction surveying to define boundaries, levels and ensure accurate site establishment.
Infrastructure and Utilities Coordination
Integration of power, communications and service connections to deliver fully serviced and compliant developments.
Erosion and Sediment Control
Design and certification of erosion and sediment control plans that protect the environment during construction.
Construction Monitoring and Compliance
Regular site inspections, reporting, and as-built certification to ensure designs are delivered safely and correctly.
Project Management
End-to-end coordination of consultants, contractors and approvals to keep projects on time, on budget and within scope.
Subdivision Design and Land Titling
Subdivision layout, servicing and titling to support smooth delivery from design to legal completion.
Environmental and Stormwater Management
Design of sustainable drainage and treatment systems that enhance resilience and meet regulatory standards.
Why Choose Cook Costello for Land Development?
With nearly 50 years of experience shaping communities across New Zealand, Cook Costello brings proven expertise and an integrated approach to every land development project. Our engineers, planners, surveyors and project managers work seamlessly together to deliver each stage from feasibility and design through to consenting and construction. By combining these disciplines under one roof, we simplify communication, reduce project risk and keep developments moving forward efficiently and confidently.
We combine traditional engineering excellence with modern innovation. Our team uses advanced geophysical investigation methods to assess large areas of land quickly and accurately, supported by a wide range of geotechnical and civil testing capabilities in both the field and laboratory. This depth of in-house expertise enables us to deliver reliable data, smarter designs and cost-effective outcomes that help our clients build lasting, sustainable developments across New Zealand.
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