Dams engineering requires understanding and control of the enormous forces and potential energy of water. From foundation and seismic assessments through to geotechnical, hydrological, hydraulic, mechanical and structural design, projects demand in-depth skills and a coordinated, client-focused approach.
GHD has been involved in dams since the company's birth almost 90 years ago. We have the largest dedicated dams engineering team in Australia and one of the larger teams across the globe. We have more than 100 technical dams people in Australia and growing numbers globally, particularly throughout the Americas, United Kingdom, within Asia and New Zealand.
We recognize our clients' need for solutions that harness in-depth knowledge with imaginative thinking to produce innovative, safe and cost-effective outcomes, working collaboratively to deliver results.
- Investigations and appraisals
- Design of dams and associated infrastructure
- Tender and construction phase services
- Owner's engineer and review panels
- Operational support
- Dam safety and risk assessment
- Earthfill dams
- Earth and rockfill dams
- Concrete or membrane-faced rockfill dams
- Concrete gravity dams
- Roller-compacted concrete dams
- Concrete arch and multiple barrel arch dams
- Concrete buttress (including diamond-head) dams
- Tailings and mining dams
- Gated and ungated spillways
- Intake and outlet works
- Hydromechanical installations
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About GHD and Dams
Below are your key contacts for Dams
We have successfully worked with GHD for several years, they are easy to work with, professional and consistently deliver both high levels of service and quality design solutions. They are true partners, they keep their promises and work in collaboration with us and other stakeholders to deliver and exceed our client’s expectations.
John Gittins
Interserve Divisional Director