Water consultancy for masterplanning and feasibility studies

Discover how our water consultancy team helps clients improve service coverage and provide reliable access to clean drinking water and wastewater services.
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Water services in towns and cities face increasing pressures from urbanisation and the effects of climate change. The complex, dynamic nature of these environments can make upgrading existing systems or installing new infrastructure a challenge.

When you factor in the difficulties in gaining funding, managing stakeholders, meeting legal requirements, and providing training and education, it’s clear that projects need oversight. And masterplanning plays an essential role.

Our approach

Identifying and coordinating essential activities is a vital first step in delivering new water infrastructure. So, our masterplanning services start long before the first spade breaks ground on your project.

In the early stages:

  • Our consultants will work closely with utilities and public agencies to fully define the scope of the project and identify all the stakeholders to engage.
  • We’ll assess the condition and performance of any existing infrastructure and the service level and coverage provided to customers.
  • Having sufficient availability of water sources (groundwater, surface water, and/or seawater) is crucial to ensure the project can meet performance goals.
  • Preparing for future population growth is a key component in urban planning. As we iterate and refine our plans, we’ll ensure they align with predicted expansions in other local infrastructure, such as developments for transport and housing.
  • We’ll also ensure the plans are suitable to meet water quality regulations and any sustainable development goals that apply to your location.

A vital component of masterplanning, the above feasibility assessments are key to setting realistic objectives and unlocking funding when it’s needed.

A whole project lifecycle consultancy

Even after project delivery, we’ll help train and expand your workforce. And we can continue to analyse and optimise the performance of your infrastructure so you get the most from your assets over the next 30 years of operation.

Our unique water engineering project masterplanning capabilities

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Get global experience and local expertise
We’ve delivered water planning and engineering projects across six continents and can use our global reach to ensure that specialists with the right skills are on the right projects at the right time. Our local expertise means we understand the specific complexities of your project – not only the geography but also the political and regulatory landscape.
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Secure finance and funding
Finance must be available when needed to keep projects on track and moving forward. Our consultants work closely with government agencies and funding bodies, such as the African Development Fund and the Asian Development Bank, to ensure you can unlock the most appropriate funding for every phase of your project.  
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Improve technical performance
We’ve innovated in water technology for 60 years, and our solutions are used worldwide. But our technology-agnostic approach means we’ll only recommend the technical solutions that are best suited to your project – so you can improve performance, reduce non-revenue losses, and implement the solutions that drive meaningful change. 
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Build a sustainable future
Urban environments are dynamic systems and demand for water can fluctuate. Our masterplanning consultancy can deliver new or upgraded infrastructure with the capacity to meet future needs. And we can help you assemble a workforce of the right size and with the right skills so you get the most out of the investment.

Delivering drinking water and treating wastewater doesn’t just require technology and engineering excellence. It takes community engagement, legal support, a skilled workforce, funding, and more.

Jan BierlingSenior Consultant, Water
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