PAGE 30 | Home &Lifestyle Planning local, thinking big From their office in Bairnsdale, Development Solutions Victoria (DSV) is quietly making a big impact on towns across East Gippsland and beyond. Since starting up in 2016, this local planning consultancy has grown into a go-to partner for property development projects throughout regional Victoria and across Australia. Founder and director Courtney Campbell brings more than 20 years of experience in town planning, including extensive work within local government and the private sector. DSV was started to offer a more flexible, responsive service and that's still what drives the business today. The team includes people from a range of backgrounds, bringing practical skills and a clear understanding of regional needs. DSV takes pride in offering real advice, tailored to each project, not a one-size-fitsall approach. From Morwell to Mallacoota, Wodonga to Wonthaggi, Bendigo to Benalla, DSV has been involved in projects that make a real difference, creating more housing, supporting local businesses and helping shape neighbourhoods that people are proud to call home. They've also worked closely with many councils including East Gippsland, Wellington, Latrobe, and South Gippsland. While residential work is a big part of what they do, DSV also supports local businesses with town planning for things like signage and liquor licences to major service stations and industrial developments. They are proud to support the commercial heart of our community. Their work helps ensure our towns not only grow but thrive with the right balance of housing, services and character. DSV continues to grow, but their focus remains the same: offering honest advice, practical solutions and real support for regional development. They believe good planning creates better places and they're proud to be part of that process across East Gippsland and beyond. The team at Development Solutions Victoria in Bairnsdale offers a flexible, responsive service across East Gippsland and beyond. A shelf-tacular idea Looking for an easy way to display your small decor items or books? Floating shelves are easy to install and are the perfect storage solution for your home or office. Styling your shelves is plenty of fun, but why not turn the shelves into a design asset? Using three shades of paint and colour-changing strip lights, you can give once-plain white shelves the wow factor. What you'll need: - 3.6x1.5m canvas drop sheet - Glasses - Gloves - Mask - Measuring tape - Microfibre cloth - Mini roller - Sanding block - Sandpaper - Floating shelves - Primer - Strip lights STEPS 1. Prep the surface Wearing a mask, gloves and eye protection, sand shelves all over using 240-grit abrasive paper and a sanding block to create a key, then wipe away any residual dust with a microfibre cloth. 2. Apply primer and paint Working on a drop sheet, use a short-nap mini roller to apply a coat of primer to all faces of the shelves and leave to dry. Using a spray gun or clean mini roller covers, apply several light coats of paint to the shelves, leaving to dry after each. 3. Install shelves and lights Measure and mark the wall to install the shelves at least 300mm apart, following the manufacturer's instructions and using the supplied fixings for stud or masonry walls. Position strip lights along the back edges.
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