Helen Mulcahy Urban Planning Joins Orion Group to Expand NSW Planning Services

In a strategic move to expand planning services across New South Wales, Orion Group has acquired Helen Mulcahy Urban Planning Pty Ltd (HMUP), effective 1 July 2025. This acquisition brings together two established consultancies in urban and regional planning, enhancing service delivery to both government and private clients.

“HMUP has been a trusted advisor to our industry for decades, and we’ve had the benefit of working with Helen across a range of projects. This strategic move strengthens Orion’s capabilities in government, urban development, and infrastructure planning. Helen’s values and approach to business align with ours, and we see and we are already realising opportunities to deliver greater value and drive growth through this partnership.” Philip Byrum, Group Director at Orion.

Orion’s reach across metro Sydney and regional NSW is set to benefit from HMUP’s proven expertise and strong client relationships. Our combined teams will continue to deliver responsive, practical planning solutions tailored to each project.

Orion’s Planning Director, Jessica Rippon, added: “It’s amazing to see our planning services continue to grow to meet our clients’ needs. The addition of Helen to our team will only reinforce Orion's integrated planning services.”

Helen has collaborated with Orion on projects in the past, and this experience has informed her decision to join the Orion Group. She is confident that the acquisition represents a strong alignment of values and a shared commitment to client success. She shares, “In my previous dealings, I have always found Orion to be a great company of innovation, quality, and client service. I am very much looking forward to joining forces to improve outcomes for our clients.”

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Together, we are looking forward to the opportunities ahead and the positive impact we can create as one team.

For further information, contact Orlagh Byrum at Orion Group on 02 8660 0035 or o.byrum@theoriongroup.au.