FAQs

Yes — almost always.Approvals may involve:

• Local council
• NSW Maritime
• Fisheries
• Environmental authorities

We guide clients through the approvals process and work alongside planners and engineers to ensure compliance.

Once approvals are in place, most residential builds take:
1–6 weeks, depending on scope and weather.
Marine construction is weather and tide dependent. Wind and swell can delay works, but safety always comes first. Clients receive clear updates throughout the build.

It depends on your priorities and environment. Common options include:

• Hardwood timber (durable and classic)
• FRP / composite decking (low maintenance)
• Aluminium components (lightweight and corrosion resistant)
• Steel piles with protective sleeves

We recommend materials based on longevity, exposure, and maintenance expectations.

A professionally built jetty using quality materials should last 20–40+ years with proper maintenance.

Sometimes. We assess:

• Structural integrity
• Pile condition
• Decking lifespan
• Compliance with current standards

If repairs are viable, we’ll recommend them. If replacement is safer or more economical long-term, we’ll be honest about that too.

Marine works stop when conditions are unsafe. Safety of crew, vessels, and your property is always the priority. Delays due to weather are normal in marine construction and are planned for in scheduling.

Marine construction involves:

• Barges and vessels
• Specialised crews
• Tidal planning
• Corrosion-resistant materials
• Environmental compliance
• Complex logistics

It’s a specialised field requiring expertise and proper equipment.

Yes. We work with qualified engineers and designers to ensure:

• Structural compliance
• Approval readiness
• Long-term durability

Clients receive a complete, professional solution.

Yes — this is common in waterfront construction. We regularly work on:

• Limited land access sites
• Steep waterfront blocks
• Tight urban waterways
• Properties only accessible by barge

Key differences include:

• Proper engineering
• Marine-grade materials
• Skilled marine crews
• Compliance knowledge
• Longevity-focused construction

Cheap builds often skip these — leading to failures and higher lifetime costs.

We specialise in waterfront construction, including jetties, pontoons, slipways, seawalls, boat cradles, boatsheds, mooring infrastructure, vessel salvage, and marine maintenance. We also provide barge and machinery hire.

The first step is a site discussion or inspection. We look at:

• Site conditions
• Water depth
• Access
• Your goals and budget

Then we provide clear advice on next steps.

Our team is based in Sydney and services clients across the east coast of Australia.

Yes, if you would like to talk to some of our past clients to get an understanding of what it is like to work with N.G.D, we can arrange a phone call.

Yes, no problem. If it would make you feel more comfortable, we can take you to few of our past sites.

Yes, we have all necessary insurances to undertake all projects.
A copy of these current insurances will be send over with your quote.