Water Solutions
Explore our water sector services and find out why we're the partner of choice for many.
Areas of Expertise
Water Treatment
Wastewater treatment
Desalination
Pipeline & Network Infrastructure
Mine Water Management
Pumping Stations
Dams and Reservoirs
Recycled Water Systems
Renewable Energy Sources
Distribution & Reticulation
Services
Feasibility & Business Case Development
From concept through to detailed feasibility, we help clients evaluate options, manage risk, and build compelling business cases that maximise project value.
Strategic Planning & Cost Estimation
We provide strategic advice, Class 4 cost estimates, and options analysis to give your project a solid foundation before major investment decisions are made.
Multi-disciplinary Engineering Design
Our team delivers FEED and detailed design for both greenfield and brownfield infrastructure, tailored to your project's complexity. We specialise in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation and Control engineering.
Project Management & Delivery
End-to-end project management covering delivery strategies, scheduling, procurement, and cost control, ensuring on-time and on-budget outcomes across all project stages.
Owner's Engineer & Client Representation
We act as your independent technical advisor, providing design assurance, contract oversight, and stakeholder management throughout the full project lifecycle.
Operations Optimisation & Asset Management
We review and improve operational performance through process optimisation, supply chain efficiency, debottlenecking analysis, condition monitoring, and asset management strategies.
Specialist Technical Studies
We conduct HAZOP studies, hazardous area classifications, functional safety assessments (SIL/LOPA/PL), and environmental investigations to meet regulatory and safety requirements.
Construction Management & Site Services
Our experienced team provides on-site engineering support, constructability reviews, and temporary works design to keep your build running smoothly.
3D Modelling & BIM Services
We deliver multidiscipline 3D models (LOD200–LOD350/IFC), clash detection, model federation, and visual fly-throughs using industry-leading BIM workflows.
Water Balance & Simulation Modelling
We assess water supply and demand dynamics using simulation software such as GoldSim, providing accurate models to inform planning and operational decisions.
Hydraulic & Process Engineering
Using advanced modelling tools including CFD, PipeSim, and HYSIS, we develop hydraulic strategies and process designs, including PFDs and P&IDs, to optimise system performance.
SCADA, Instrumentation & Control Systems
From remote telemetry and control system design through to SCADA interface integration, we deliver instrumentation and electrical control solutions across water treatment, pump stations, and pipeline networks.
Why choose Phronis?
Major project expertise. Independent firm agility.
Our principals have led some of Australia's most complex water 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 $380M treatment plants to remote regional water supply strategies, 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 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 delivered clear, evidence-based assurance that enabled the project team to avoid unnecessary removal and rework, saving significant time and cost."
Our Water Projects
A selection of infrastructure we've delivered across sectors and continents
