Enhancing Nature with Water-Sensitive Design
Harmony Estate
Logan | Brisbane | Queensland | Australia
project team
Client | Tombay
Civil Engineer | Civil Dimensions
Civil Contractor | BL Civil
Shire | Logan City Council
harmony estate – where community meets sustainability
Harmony Estate is a residential community in Park Ridge, Logan City Shire, where thoughtful landscape architecture meets sustainable living. Comprising 42 exclusive lots along a newly built road, this development is an oasis designed with the environment at its heart.
Landscape architecture plays a pivotal role in shaping a community that thrives in harmony with nature. Central to the design is a 1200 square metre retention and filtration basin – a key component meeting Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) principles. This innovative feature enhances the estate’s visual appeal while serving a critical function: preserving water quality by capturing storm water runoff from adjacent roads and residential lots.
strategic landscape architecture for water management
The commitment to Water Sensitive Urban Design goes beyond aesthetics. By seamlessly integrating natural water management systems, a landscape that works with, rather than against, the environment is established. The carefully crafted basin, surrounded by native plant species, minimizes pollution and protects our precious waterways.
Harmony Estate embraces responsible landscape architecture to reduce environmental impact and create a place that meets sustainability goals for the local community. This is more than a place to live – it’s a place where design meets purpose.
native planting for a healthier environment
The bio-basin is designed with nature in mind, featuring carefully selected plant species that enhance water filtration and sustainability. Proven performers like Tall Sedge (Carex paniculata) and Kangaroo Grass (Themeda triandra) thrive in water-rich environments, naturally filtering storm water and promoting ecological balance. Surrounding the basin, a lush mix of Australian Oak, Banksia, Eucalyptus, Paperbarks, and Casuarina trees further enhance the landscape.
The health of Moreton Bay is increasingly threatened by sediment runoff from urban development in South East Queensland. Integrating bio basins – also known as biofiltration or bioretention systems – into storm water management is a vital step in reducing sediment flow, protecting water quality, and preserving the bay’s delicate ecosystems.