About
David Bergin created Eighth Street Planning to offer town planning consultancy services utilising his broad experience and knowledge of the Victorian planning system.
David is known for his ability to negotiate and respect the input of all stakeholders. His personable approach emphasises collaboration to achieve the best planning outcome.
He has a wide network within Victoria’s planning and development industry and keeps up to date with policy changes and government directions. He will provide you with sound advice and realistic expectations for your project.
And the name? David’s childhood home was on Eighth Street in Mildura, part of the famous Chaffey Brothers’ grid plan, which perhaps inspired his future career in town planning?
Get in touch
For an obligation-free chat, please call David on 0458 832 087 or email info@eighthstreetplanning.com.au to arrange an appointment.
Consultants
director
David Bergin
David has over 25 years experience as a town planner, with a career spanning the private and public sectors. He has held a number of executive roles within state and local government and has a thorough understanding of how these approval authorities operate.
He has worked at Swan Hill Rural City Council, the City of Boroondara, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Mitchell Shire Council, DELWP (Department Environment, Land, Water and Planning) and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, where he held the position of Director, Planning and Building.
This varied experience has exposed David to the full breadth of planning issues and he has particular expertise in resolving complex matters involving a number of stakeholders.
David has been involved in the following key projects: Waverley Park Transmission Line Advisory Committee; Smart Planning Program Advisory Group; ATO office, Dandenong; Government Services office, Dandenong; Officer, Clyde & Pakenham South PSPs; Koo Wee Rup Bypass EES; MPSC Planning Department Review; MPSC Industrial Areas Strategy; MPSC Green Wedge Management Plan; MPSC Neighbourhood Character Study & Guidelines; MPSC Housing & Settlement Strategy; various township Structure Plans & Urban Design Frameworks; MAV Port Phillip Coastal Advisory Group; and Crib Point EES.
David is a cricket tragic and avid Sydney Swans supporter; he has been known to use sporting analogies wherever possible!
Education
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts, 1996
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND
Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning, 2000
Affiliations
• Planning Institute of Australia, Member
• Victorian Planning & Environmental Law Association, Member