 Tony Cowbourne
Tony Cowbourne
BE (Hons), MSc (Hons), BSc, MIPENZ, CPEng, IntPE
Since first graduating in 1986, Tony has accrued a wealth of experience and expertise across a broad range of geotechnical and civil engineering disciplines.
He is a highly respected Engineer and Geologist, holds a Category One accreditation with the Tauranga City Council and is frequently invited to consult on many significant local council projects. He also enjoys working with a variety of clients to provide risk assessment and site investigations for a diverse range of projects.
Tony has worked for specialist geotechnical consultancies both in New Zealand and overseas, before establishing a new consultancy, Terrane, in partnership with Sally Hargraves. Since then, Tony and Sally have earned a reputation for providing sound, independent advice and assessments to the local council and business community and are finding themselves in increasing demand.
Tonys specialist capabilities include:
Engineering Geological Mapping
Specialist Site Investigations
Slope Stability & Stabilisation Measures
Ground Improvement
Design for Deep Foundations, Retaining Walls & Other Ground Structures
Value Engineering on Large Projects
Peer Review
Tony enjoys living and working in the Tauranga region, where he can indulge his passion for hockey, outdoor activities and family life.
The range of projects on which Tony has worked include:
Landslips, Tauranga Geotechnical Specialist
Assessment of numerous urban landslips, supervision of emergency works, design of permanent remedial measures
Mauao, Tauranga Geotechnical Specialist
Review of rockfall hazards, risk assessment, remedial measures and protection systems
PJK Expressways Project, Tauranga Design Manager & Geotechnical Specialist
Design and supervision of earthworks and roading for these significant arterial routes, plus design of the pile foundations for seven bridges (ongoing)
Earthquake Commission, NZ Engineering Geologist/Engineer
Assessment of natural disaster claims on an ongoing basis
Dams & Water Supply Projects, New Zealand & England Geotechnical Specialist
Investigations and design for water supply projects including dams over 25 metres high. Responsible for feasability assessment and detailed geotechnical design for new projects plus the review of existing dams and canals
Various Local Authorities Technical Reviewer
Review resource consent applications for new residential subdivisions (ongoing)
Montuosa Ltd, Tauranga Geotechnical Engineer
Investigation and design (including accessways) of a 15 Lot subdivision on very steep ground
Strand Redevelopment, Tauranga Geotechnical Engineer
Provide a preliminary overview and identify issues affecting the proposed re-development of this downtown area
Subdivision Developments, Auckland & Tauranga Geotechnical Specialist
Investigation and geotechnical design for numerous large subdivisions (50-400 lots). Monitoring and certification of earthworks (commonly more than 250,000 m3) plus geotechnical completion reporting
Miriana St Reserve, Tauranga Engineering Geologist/ Geotechnical Engineer
Assessment of cliff stability and coastal erosion analysis
Florence Lane, Tauranga Engineering Geologist/ Geotechnical Engineer
Site investigations, stability analysis and design for a steep 6 Lot rural subdivision
Beachpoint Resort, Ohope Geotechnical Specialist
Foundation assessment, cliff stability analysis and determination of retention design parameters for a large apartment complex
McCord Ave Bridge, Tauranga Geotechnical Engineer
Design of piled foundations and abutment retaining wall, plus supervision of construction works for new vehicular bridge
Deep Foundations, Auckland & Tauranga Geotechnical Specialist
Investigations and detailed design for deep foundations for large buildings. Assessment of ground retention requirements, pile design, dewatering effects etc
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