As a Director of MK Hydraulic Consultants Pty Ltd, Matthew is responsible for the design & documentation of plumbing & drainage hydraulic services works as well as fire hydrant/fire hose reel systems undertaken by MK Hydraulic Consultants in Queensland and Australia for in excess of 15 years.

Matthew is fully licensed as a hydraulic designer, contractor and supervisor with the QBCC in Queensland.

Matthew commenced his career in the construction industry with a plumbing & drainage apprenticeship in the commercial sector.  Upon completion of his apprenticeship, Matthew started & operated a successful plumbing & drainage business for a number of years focusing on small to medium commercial projects.  Matthew continued his secondary studies to further advance his career opportunities in the hydraulic services industry & has been a qualified hydraulic consultant since late 2011.  Matthew has also been a licensed full member of the AHSCA since late 2011.

Matthew has been involved in numerous projects throughout Queensland, which has allowed him to investigate innovative designs, design specialty services such as vacuum drainage systems, water management systems & laboratory isotope systems to name a few.  He has also worked on government projects throughout Queensland, ranging from Correctional Centers, Youth Detention Centers & Convention Centers.

Matthew’s experience catalogue extends to projects such as hotels, resorts, residential developments (high rise & low rise), architectural houses, banks, schools, institutional and public buildings, fast-food, retail developments, industrial developments, heritage buildings, laboratories, refurbishment’s, retirement villages, aged care facilities and computer data centers.  Matthew also works closely with national retail clients to deliver national generic hydraulic services designs & specifications.

Projects Matthew has been involved in:

  • Brisbane Reception Centre (formerly Sir David Longlands Prison)
  • Lotus Glen Correctional Facility
  • Far North Queensland Youth Detention Centre
  • Brisbane Youth Detention Centre
  • ALDI Food Stores – Stapylton Region
  • ALDI Food Stores – Brendale Region
  • ALDI Food Stores – National Generic
  • Gardens Residential Complex
  • Breeze Residential
  • Slobodian Ave Residential
  • Ethel St Residential Chermside
  • Commonwealth Law Courts
  • University Laboratories & fitouts such as – UQ Forgan Smith, UQ Therapies, UQ BEL project
  • DFO Brisbane Airport Extension
  • Skygate Home & Life Centre
  • The Depot Bulky Goods Complex
  • Lot 4 & 5 Benjamin Place Warehouses
  • Miele Warehouse Brisbane Airport
  • Aviation Australia Warehouse Brisbane Airport
  • Pool Tile Company Warehouse Brisbane Airport
  • Nick Scali Warehouse Narangba
  • Bupa Aged Care Runaway Bay
  • Ballycara Aged Care Residential Facility
  • Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Extension
  • Numerous public amenities for local authorities
  • Service Stations
  • Travel Centers
  • Professionail Salons
  • Dental Facilities
  • Doctor Surgeries
  • Multiple Tenancy fitouts, such as – The Charming Squire Micro Brewery, Coffee Roasters, Fast Food Outlets

MATTHEW LUKE KANE, DIRECTOR
MK Hydraulic Consultants Pty Ltd
QBCC License 15086461

Member of AHSCA
QBCC License 1292597
FPAS FSD Accreditation F051283D