Government Solutions

Explore our government sector services and find out why we're the partner of choice for many.

Project offerings

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Roads, Pathways & Cycleways

Road rehabilitation, intersection upgrades, footpaths, cycleways, culvert works
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Bridges, Boardwalks & Marine Structures

Level 2 & 3 bridge inspections, structural design & assessment of boardwalks, jetties, revetment walls
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Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

Treatment plant design, pump stations, M&E instrumentation, hydrants, pipeline networks
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Stormwater & Drainage

Urban drainage design, flood modelling and stormwater management for council capital works
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Coastal & Foreshore Protection

Foreshore structures, revetment walls, numerical wave modelling, coastal engineering design
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Community & Precinct Development

Master planning, multi-criteria analysis, community engagement, staged implementation for precincts and recreation facilities
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Traffic & Transport Planning

Traffic assessments, transport master planning, freight logistics for local government networks
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Electrical, Lighting & Control Systems

Street lighting, switchboard upgrades, arc flash audits, traffic management systems, SCADA integration
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Strategic Planning & Asset Management

Lifecycle costing, asset management plans, policy development, long-range capital works planning
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Waste Management Infrastructure

Landfill and transfer station design, leachate and gas management, site remediation, waste program delivery
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Environmental & Heritage

Ecological assessments, cultural heritage management, sustainable project approvals
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Geotechnical Engineering

Site investigations, geotechnical assessments, foundation design for precincts, roads and marine works
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Project & Program Management

End-to-end program delivery, PMO services, governance frameworks, council procurement panel management

Services

Feasibility & Business Case Development

From concept through to detailed feasibility, we help government clients evaluate options, manage risk, and build compelling business cases that secure funding and community support.

Strategic Planning & Cost Estimation

We provide strategic advice, infrastructure pipeline development, detailed cost estimates, and options analysis, giving your capital works program a solid foundation before major investment decisions are made.

Multi-disciplinary Engineering Design

Our team delivers FEED and detailed design across Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Geotechnical, Coastal, and Process engineering disciplines, from minor council works through to complex, multi-staged capital projects.

Project Management & Delivery

End-to-end project management covering delivery strategies, scheduling, procurement, and cost control, ensuring on-time and on-budget outcomes aligned with council governance frameworks and procurement lifecycles.

Owner's Engineer & Client Representation

We act as your independent technical advisor, providing design assurance, contract oversight, and stakeholder management across the full project lifecycle, from tender through to construction completion.

Tender Management & Procurement Support

We manage the full tender process on behalf of clients, from documentation and participant briefings through to technical and commercial evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.

Asset Management & Strategic Planning

We develop Asset Service and Management Plans, conduct condition assessments, and build risk-based renewal strategies and lifecycle cost models to help councils optimise long-term infrastructure investment.

Policy & Strategy Development

We support councils in developing transport, infrastructure, and environmental framework policies, translating strategic objectives into actionable plans that guide investment and community outcomes over the long term.

Operations Optimisation & Asset Performance

We review and improve the operational performance of council assets through process optimisation, debottlenecking analysis, condition monitoring, and supply chain efficiency reviews.

Construction Management & Site Services

Our experienced team provides on-site engineering support, constructability reviews, RPEQ certification, and third-party design reviews to keep your capital works program running safely and to standard.

Community Engagement & Stakeholder Management

We bring a structured, transparent approach to community engagement, delivering public information sessions, stakeholder briefings, and inclusive workshops that keep projects aligned with community expectations throughout delivery.

3D Modelling & BIM Services

We deliver multidiscipline 3D models (LOD200–LOD350/IFC), clash detection, model federation, and visual fly-throughs to support council project reporting, approvals, and construction coordination.

GIS Development & Maintenance

We develop and maintain Geographic Information Systems to support councils in managing asset networks, spatial planning, and infrastructure data across their operations.

We are Local Buy registered

We are a pre-approved, pre-qualified supplier under the Local Buy procurement system.

  • LB343 – Project Management Services
  • LB312 – Engineering & Environmental Consultancy Services
  • LB309 – Business Management & Consulting Services

Why choose Phronis?

Major project expertise. Independent firm agility.

Our principals have led some of Australia's most complex infrastructure projects. With Phronis, that senior expertise is accessible and accountable, with the responsiveness that comes from working without layers of bureaucracy.

With you from concept to commissioning

Most consultants hand off when their phase ends. We stay. Our team is structured to support every stage of a project, from early business case through to construction and operations, so nothing gets lost in translation.

We've solved this problem before

From billion dollar projects to targeted regional solutions, our team has consistently been brought in on the projects where getting it right really matters. That confidence comes from over 660 years of combined technical expertise earned across some of the world's most demanding infrastructure sectors.

Discuss your project

Connect with our engineers to explore solutions for your infrastructure challenges.

"Phronis has lent their structural engineering expertise to our jobs across various sites and have been able to respond quickly to our needs. They have responded to our scope provided but have also noted items outside of their scope that may not have been considered but is relevant to the works to be conducted. Always a pleasure to work with them."

Kristine Davis
Mechanical Engineer
Downer

Our Government Projects

A selection of infrastructure we've delivered across sectors and continents