Hydrology

Our specialists in surface water engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, flood modelling, water resources, climate science, stormwater, sustainability, and environmental assessment apply a holistic approach to design, assessment and sustainable water management. They work with our clients to identify key development and operational risks, and design and implement cost effective water management measures in accordance with best practice and local legislation.

We have a successful record of working with planners, engineers, developers and regulators to deliver solutions in areas with sensitive water receptors or prone to drought or flood risk.

Overview

Surface water is an increasingly important global resource which is changing due to climate factors. A robust understanding of the hydrology and storm water environment should inform the design of infrastructure and any operational practices to reduce the risks water presents to a project, whilst minimising the impacts of a project on the flooding, flow and water quality conditions of an area.

We specialise in flood modelling and water balance modelling and our team are particularly experienced in the development of models to characterise unique environments and complex systems. We understand the importance of demonstrating sustainable water use and minimise impacts to the environment in planning, operations and closure. We offer excellent project services from pre-feasibility to the full scope of project management services.

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Hydrology Services

Our team offer the full scope of services across the project life cycle and work closely with SLR’s related disciplines from hydrogeology through to aquatic ecology and civil design, delivering integrated solutions.

  • Flood Modelling

    • Hydrologic modelling
    • Hydraulic modelling
    • Flood frequency and flow assessments
    • Climate change assessments
    • Advection dispersion modelling of water quality constituents
  • Dam Hydrology and Hydraulics

    • Dam break analysis
    • Tailings dam flood routing
    • Spillway sizing
  • Water Balance and Water Resource Modelling

    • Water balance modelling
    • Modelling of spill risk and controlled discharge regimes
    • Climate change assessments
    • Stochastic climate generation
    • Water resource allocation and supply assessments
  • Stormwater Management and Design

    • Stormwater modelling
    • Urban water quality modelling
    • Conceptual stormwater management plans
    • Design of stormwater management infrastructure
    • Sustainable urban drainage systems
    • Watercourse diversions
    • Pollution control
    • Stormwater attenuation
  • Geomorphology and Environmental Assessment

    • Fluvial geomorphology
    • Surface water environmental impact assessment
    • Water management plans
    • Catchment management plans
    • Water quality and flow monitoring plans
    • Modelling of discharges from waterbodies and to the receiving environment
  • Expert Witness and Legal Services

    • Flooding and stormwater expert witness
    • Mine water management expert witness
    • Due diligence assessments for surface water resources
    • Surface water compliance

Hydrology Projects

  • Project

    North-West Queensland, Australia

    Chinova Resources Pty Ltd

    Mining & Minerals

    Osborne Mine and Cloncurry Project


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  • Project

    Queensland, Australia

    BHP Coal

    Mining & Minerals

    Goonyella Complex Optimisation Study - Environmental Assessment


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  • Project

    Central Queensland, Australia

    (Aeris) Lion Mining Pty Ltd

    Mining & Minerals

    Cracow Gold Mine design, operation and closure


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  • Project

    Gunnedah, New South Wales, Australia

    Whitehaven Coal

    Mining & Minerals

    Melville Emplacement Area Surface Water Design


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  • Project

    Victoria, Australia

    East Gippsland Shire Council

    Mining & Minerals

    Fingerboards Mineral Sands Mine Environmental Effects Statement


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  • Project

    Northern Territory, Australia

    Confidential

    Mining & Minerals

    Former Rum Jungle Uranium mine rehabilitation – stage 2A detailed engineering design


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  • Project

    Central Queensland, Australia

    Goonyella Riverside Coal Mine

    Mining & Minerals

    Goonyella Riverside Coal Mine construction record report and design record report


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  • Project

    New South Wales, Australia

    Newcrest Tailings Stewardship Program

    Mining & Minerals

    Newcrest Tailings Stewardship initial detailed safety inspection phase


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  • Project

    Townsville, Queensland, Australia

    Glencore Coal Assets Australia

    Mining & Minerals

    Copper Refinery Dam safety review and dam engineering actions


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  • Project

    Central Queensland

    Confidential

    Mining & Minerals

    Blackwater Mine Dam Safety Review (DSR)


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  • Project

    New South Wales

    Brennans Creek Dam

    Mining & Minerals

    Brennans Creek Dam - dam safety review


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  • Project

    Bowen Basin, Queensland, Australia

    BHP Billiton

    Infrastructure

    Central Regional Water Network (CRWN) optimisation study


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  • Project

    Twin Waters, QLD, Australia

    Stocklands Developments Pty Ltd

    Built Environment

    Twin Waters flood study


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  • Project

    New South Wales, Australia

    Confidential

    Power, Renewables & Energy

    New South Wales proposed solar farm


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  • Project

    Brooklyn, Victoria, Australia

    DB Architects

    Built Environment

    Cougar Recycling - site management & stormwater drainage design


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  • Project

    Grafton, New South Wales, Australia

    Clarence Valley Council

    Built Environment

    Support for Grafton Landfill footprint extension


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  • Project

    Various Waste Management Companies

    Infrastructure

    Landfill Leachate Methane Stripping Plants (MSP)


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  • Project

    Surrey, UK

    Wienerberger Limited

    Built Environment

    Land at Brookwood Lye Road


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  • Project

    Morven, Scotland

    Yeoman Aggregates (Aggregate Industries)

    Infrastructure

    Glensanda Quarry stream diversion design and approval


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  • Project

    Edinburgh, Scotland

    Gyle Shopping Centre

    Infrastructure

    Gyle Shopping Centre flood studies


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Our Team Includes

  • Fiona Stark

    Technical Director, Hydrology and Hydrogeology – Asia Pacific

  • Dr. Jack McConchie

    Technical Director, Hydrology & Geomorphology – Asia Pacific

  • Michael Della

    Technical Director, Hydrology – Asia Pacific

  • Charlotte Lockyer

    Principal Consultant, Hydrology & Hydrogeology – Asia Pacific

  • Hayden Munck

    Principal Consultant, Hydrology & Hydrogeology – Asia Pacific

  • Helen Doherty

    Principal, Hydrology & Hydrogeology – Asia Pacific

  • John Hunt

    Principal Consultant, Hydrology & Hydrogeology – Asia Pacific

  • Dr. Deborah Maxwell

    Associate Consultant, Hydrology & Hydrogeology – Asia Pacific

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