Whilst at RPS Group, Andrae was responsible for the project management of the $32M Cairns foreshore redevelopment.

In conjunction with Justin O’Neill from O’Neill Architecture, Andrae oversaw various consultants including Architects, Civil and Structural Engineers and Heritage Consultants.

 The project included the refurbishment of heritage listed wharf sheds, the retention of the existing crane and railway tracks, construction of a new sea wall and associated waterfront promenade and architecturally designed feature shelters / structures.

Close collaboration with the Client (Cairns Port Authority) was required on the design and construction of the play structure intertwining within the existing 90 year old fig tree along with the commissioning of local indigenous artists for the artwork and sculptures.

Detailed artistic elements included sandblasted / etched paving illustrating the historical and cultural significance of the site and its surroundings, incorporation of existing wharf timbers into artwork / sculptures and laser cut steel information plaques located along the fishing wharf balustrade.