Cassandra Fenaughty
Open Space Planning and Design Lead
Core Skill
Facility and Master Planning | Stakeholder Engagement | Sustainable Urban Design | Community Consultation
Qualifications
Bachelor of Built Environment, Major in Landscape Architecture
Queensland University of Technology, 1996 -1998
Post Graduate in Landscape Architecture
Queensland University of Technology, 2002 – 2004
Certificate in Engineering, Civil Engineering
CSIT, 2001
Queensland University of Technology, 1996 -1998
Post Graduate in Landscape Architecture
Queensland University of Technology, 2002 – 2004
Certificate in Engineering, Civil Engineering
CSIT, 2001
About Cassandra…
Cassandra is a highly experienced landscape architect and strategic facility planner with over 20 years of practice in both public and private sectors. Her work is nationally recognised for award-winning outcomes in parkland and open space design, underpinned by strong community engagement and sustainable planning principles. She has led concept-to-completion projects involving Olympic precincts, regional master plans, urban design upgrades, and recreational facilities. Cassandra excels in stakeholder facilitation and engagement processes, empowering community voices and ensuring project relevance and clarity for all stakeholders.
Career Highlights
- 2025 – present:: Open Space Planning & Design Lead, Project Urban, Sunshine Coast
- 2016 – 2025: Senior Consultant – Landscape Architecture, CPR Group, Maroochydore
- 2006 – 2013: Director of Landscape Architecture, Blackburne Jackson Design, Maroochydore
- 2003 – 2006: Team Leader – Landscape and Urban Design, Maroochy Shire Council
- 2002 – 2004: Landscape Architect, Gamble McKinnon Green, Brisbane
Project Experience – Streetscape & Urban Design
- Yuleba Beautification and Liveability Concept Master Plan: Town centre upgrade strategy. Focused on community identity, amenity improvements, and tourism value.
- Longreach Park & Streetscape Infrastructure Manual: Consultations, site visits and production of park and streetscape palette manual and guidelines.
Project Experience – Sports Facility Master Planning
- Toowoomba Showgrounds Olympic Concept Plan: Multi-use regional precinct master plan supporting Olympic infrastructure. Incorporated equestrian, livestock, exhibition, and festival space planning. Focus on
legacy community value and sustainable precinct planning. - Noosa Aquatic Centre Upgrade Plan: Extensive facility upgrade master plan. Integrated building, carpark and pool zone enhancement. Managed stakeholder input from Council, users, and operational staff.
- Gracemere Junior Rugby League Master Plan: Led planning and delivery of facility layout to support junior league participation. Engaged club, community, and local government stakeholders. Developed facility staging and cost plan.
- Summerhayes Park Master Plan: Detailed master plan with phased implementation strategy. Focus on multi-use sport, open space, and community integration.
Project Experience – Community Facility Master Planning
- Winton Cemetery Master Plan: Master plan production for future expansion of historic site.
- Longreach Showgrounds Master Plan: Consultations, planning and design for future and equitable access and use.
- Dalby Showgrounds Master Plan: Design for upgrade and flood resilience of multi-use site.
- Woorabinda Cemetery Master Plan: Culturally sensitive design including interpretive signage and kiosk.
Project Experience – Recreational Planning
- Longreach Walking Network Plan: Extensive community consultations and site investigations to plan for future footpath network.
- Winton Walking Network Plan: Community and Councillor meetings and open days, and site inspections to design footpath network.
- 1770 Caravan Park Site Layout Plan: Facility upgrade design to guide enhancement and future use of popular tourist destination.