NER | RPEACT | MEA

Providing strategic traffic engineering, and transport planning advice in the ACT and regional NSW for more than 10 years.

hamish@quantumtraffic.com.au

1300 757 016

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About

Hamish McDonald is Manager ACT / Regional NSW and a Senior Traffic Engineer / Transport Planner at Quantum Traffic, with over 10 years of experience providing practical and outcome-driven traffic engineering and transport planning advice in the ACT, NSW and Victoria.

Professional Credentials

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) – Monash University (2014)
Master of Advanced Transport Engineering – Monash University (2015)
National Engineering Register (NER)
Registered Professional Engineer ACT (RPEACT) – 00300009969
Member Engineers Australia (MEA)

Core Expertise & Technical Capabilities

Strategic Services: Traffic Impact Assessments, Transport Planning, Strategic Development Feasibility, Master Planning, Sustainable / Green Travel Plans
Design & Review: Car Parking & Access Design, Basement & Ramp Design, Swept Path Analysis
Modelling & Software: Aimsun Next, SIDRA Intersection / SIDRA Assign, AutoCAD, AutoTURN, Traffic Modelling & Network Analysis
Regulatory Frameworks: (ACT) Territory Plan, AS2890 suite, Transport for NSW guidance, NSW SEPP & DCP Frameworks, Victorian Planning Provisions

Selected Project Experience

UNSW Canberra City Campus Masterplan, ACT: Mesoscopic traffic simulation modelling (using Aimsun software) and parking demand analysis, to support a Strategic Transport Assessment for a proposed university campus in Canberra.
Thoroughbred Park, ACT: Microscopic traffic simulation modelling (using Aimsun software) to support a Traffic Impact Assessment for a (rezoning) Territory Plan Amendment for a proposed mixed-use development.
Shirley Smith High School, ACT: Microscopic traffic simulation modelling (using Aimsun software) to support a Traffic Impact Assessment for a proposed high school.
Dairy Road Precinct Masterplan, ACT: Microscopic traffic simulation modelling (using Aimsun software) and parking demand analysis, to support a Traffic Impact Assessment for a (rezoning) Territory Plan Amendment for a mixed-use urban renewal precinct.
Taylor Mini Precinct, ACT: Analytical intersection modelling (using SIDRA software) and parking assessments, to support a Transport Impact Assessment for a proposed mixed-use development.

Professional Profile & Background

With over 10 years of industry experience in traffic engineering and transport planning, Hamish has built a reputation for informed, practical advice, grounded in strong technical analysis and a pragmatic, client-first approach. His project portfolio spans from small-scale residential projects, through mixed-use developments and renewable energy projects, to large-scale residential estates and precinct masterplans.

Working with Hamish

Hamish works closely with clients, developers, architects, planners, and government authorities to understand project needs early and deliver practical, well-considered outcomes.

Key Values: Practical Solutions | Strong Relationships | Thorough Analysis | Purposeful Advice

Community & Personal Interests

Outside of work, Hamish enjoys spending time in nature, along with a keen interest in lifelong learning, often exploring new topics simply out of curiosity. This appetite for continual learning carries into his professional practice, where he’s always looking to expand his knowledge and stay on top of evolving industry standards and best practices.