Waterway and wetland management

We work with stakeholders to develop clear catchment and waterway management objectives based on the biophysical processes, values and ecosystem services of the system. We develop strategies and plans to help achieve agreed management objectives.

We work on environmental water science, analysis, planning, operations and delivery to address issues of water stressed systems in a changing climate, integrating the diverse skillsets across the Alluvium Group. Combining expertise in ecology, hydrology, hydraulics, geomorphology, objective setting and adaptive management, we work with government and communities to determine environmental water requirements in a robust way. We support the implementation of environmental flows through long-term and operational plans. We bring understanding of river operations, flow planning, ordering, works and delivery, government agency and interjurisdictional roles and processes, together with engagement skills and listening to community, First Nations and landholder needs.

We specialise in the linkages between hydrology, river hydraulics, sediment transport, fluvial geomorphology and riparian ecosystems in order to make informed decisions for waterway management.

Our approach draws on both our applied fluvial geomorphology and waterway engineering expertise to deliver science-based, practical and effective stream rehabilitation plans to achieve multiple objectives.

We design waterway works programs including stream bed and bank stabilisation, gully stabilisation, fishways, instream structures and weir removal programs. Our designs work to bring rivers closer to their natural state and function.

We design channels in a range of landscapes that are sympathetic to the geomorphic and hydraulic context while achieving a range of social, environmental and economic outcomes. Core to our success is that we work with nature rather than against it.

We bring together our engineering and science expertise to create wetlands as nature-based solutions that deliver multiple functions. Our designs reflect the site conditions to create wetlands that can provide water quality improvement, flood detention, stormwater harvesting as well as amenity, recreation and habitat values.