Network Planning & Optioneering
Big picture thinking to ensure safe and dependable drinking water
Efficient and reliable water infrastructure is a critical element in a thriving community. New Zealand has a rapidly growing population and although there may be an abundance of water across the country, distributing water to where it needs to be is a challenge. Importantly, the water needs to be healthy—and Te Mana o Te Wai regulations must be met.
Our water specialists support communities by providing network solutions that are as sustainable, cost effective, and simple to operate as possible. To begin with, our team builds an understanding of client networks then uses hydraulic modelling to develop detailed plans for network development that reliably delivers safe water now and into the future.
If delivery is important, consumption plays an equally large role in maintaining a safe water supply. Our team has expertise in assessing and addressing water loss issues, along with developing detailed water demand management plans. These plans are critical for our clients to understand where there are opportunities for improvement, not only deferring costly water treatment plant upgrades, but also reducing the load on the environment.
Stormwater planning assistance for the future
When the Napier City Council needed a stormwater model and system masterplan for their 30-year planning horizon, they came to us. With the information we provided they’ll be able to make informed investment decisions about their stormwater network infrastructure. Decisions such as these work towards protecting the community against flooding and climate impacts now and into the future. Read MoreColin Horne, Principal Modeller/Practice Lead, Network Planning
Not being frightened of learning from mistakes is important to our work. When it comes down to it, we engineers save lives.
Ali Paine, Senior Drainage Modeller Team Leader
Drainage systems are critical infrastructure, helping protect people's health and property—modeling is a key tool in their design.
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