Effective water use is part of all business, industry and community life. GHD has a powerful global network of water skills and experience that we can apply to local scenarios.
We offer a broad range of services covering feasibility studies, planning, design, project management, construction and asset management services as well as operational optimisation. Our people use selective research, perform pilot trials, fine-tune existing systems and transfer technologies from other industries to improve quality and manage asset costs.
Water services
Aquatic Sciences

Aquatic environments provide essential social, economic and environmental services that are central to the well-being and development of all communities.
Automation

Automation continues to provide opportunities for businesses to realise improved operational performance through increased productivity, lower costs and enhanced safety and reliability.
Circular Economy

As we work towards net zero goals for decarbonisation, respond to the decline of natural resources and address the vulnerability of global supply chains, circular economy presents a timely model for change.
Dams

Dams engineering requires understanding and control of the enormous forces and potential energy of water.
International Development Assistance (IDA)

GHD’s International Development Assistance (IDA) business delivers project management and technical services for the world’s largest development organisations to improve the lives of people in developing countries.
Engagement, Communication and Communities

Understanding issues that are relevant to stakeholders and communities is the foundation of stakeholder engagement.
Food and Agriculture

Global food and agricultural security demands that we produce more with less land, water and other inputs. The challenge for world agriculture is to cater to the needs of a world population growing from seven billion to more than nine billion by 2050.
Future Energy

The global energy transition is not just a transformation of energy systems. It’s a transformation of communities and economies. We’ve reached an important tipping point in this journey with many industries making bold decisions to enable swift changes.
Future of Water

Shifting customer expectations, climate change, population growth, ESG demands and digital disruption require new ideas, new approaches and new solutions.
Hydrogen

GHD is at the leading edge of some of the boldest and largest hydrogen projects in Australia and around the world.
Hydrogeology

Groundwater can be a lifesaving resource in times of drought and a cost-effective way to store seasonal water supplies.
Hydrology and Hydrodynamics

Water is a precious resource that gives both life and presents challenges to communities, industry and business.
Impact Assessment and Permitting

Approvals and permitting for projects can be complex and challenging for all stakeholders.
Integrated Water Management

Water industry leaders across the globe are realising that to optimise water supply, water quality, flood protection, and sustainability, a more holistic approach to water management is required.
Maritime and Coastal Engineering

Maritime developments often pose unique challenges. They must be sensitively designed, attractive, functional, cost-effective and environmentally sustainable.
Materials Technology

There are increasing requirements for asset owners to procure new assets at an optimum balance of capital expenditure and quality to achieve the required service, while minimising operating costs.
Spatial Sciences

As the world is constantly changing, fast and intuitive access to high quality geographic data and information is now critical for decision-makers in every industry.
Wastewater Treatment and Recycling

Scarcity of resources and sustainability goals are driving major global changes to the way water authorities are operating.
Water Treatment and Desalination

Sustainable water treatment and supply solutions that deliver safe and palatable water are an essential service for human and economic well-being and a healthy community.
Water Collection and Distribution

Effective management of water resources is imperative, given global scarcity and the uncertain future of current and new sources of water supply.
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