Regulating Murray River Flows (Australia)

Integrated Water Management (IWM) is a strategy that brings together all facets of the water cycle — water supply, sewage management, water treatment and stormwater management — to achieve strong social, environmental and economic benefits.

In Australia and many countries around the world, it has become apparent that water demand and water supply are not in balance. The water industry has historically addressed this imbalance by accessing new native water sources to meet the upsurge in demand. However, as natural water resources become increasingly scarce, this approach is clearly not sustainable.

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As the world’s population grows and our standards of living improve so does our need to manage the water in our environment. We need to maximise its application for human well-being and minimise impact on the environment. GHD engineers, scientists and planners can provide sustainable, cost-effective and innovative water solutions.  We assist water utilities and others who provide water services to optimise infrastructure and adapt to environmental changes in ways that balance the needs of our communities. And we enable clients to meet compliance, improve profitability and maintain their commitment to sustainability.

GHD continually expands the boundaries by engaging in research, enhancing existing systems and strategies, evaluating new procedures and transferring technology from other industries into the water industry. We work with our clients through all project stages – planning, investigation, design, delivery, operation and renewal.

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Today, GHD has one of Australia's largest groups of dedicated water management professionals. We can provide technical support for the study and management of all forms of waterways, including rivers, lakes, estuaries and coastal areas.

GHD’s Waterways & Coastal service line covers background and baseline studies, strategic and planning studies, and impact assessments. We can work with you on all stages of the feasibility and design process through to the supervision of construction projects with respect to waterways and developments affecting waterways.

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