Solutions

Precision Greening
- Advanced irrigation management. Think public open space irrigation; crops grown with more yield and less water, less fertiliser and less energy; ecological infrastructure optimising water use and the health of rivers and wetlands. Broader than smart application, precision greening covers delivery, application, sensing, simulation, communications and control.
- The Big Salt Bust
  
  Australian Water Environments (AWE) works extensively in the field of salt interception in recognition of the Australian community’s desire to restore the River Murray.
- Sentek Helps Santos Create Clean Energy
  
  Santos is one of Australia’s leading gas producers, supplying Australian and Asian customers. The growth of the coal seam gas (CSG) sector represents a major opportunity to help Australia and the region move to a cleaner, less carbon-intensive future.
- 1.8 billion litres of water saved
  
  Current estimates reveal that the use of BioCentral’s products PolyCom™, a polymer based material stabilising water additive, and DustChek™, a biodegradable ecologically safe dust suppressant, in the local government and mining sectors has saved approximately 1.8 billion litres of water in three years.
Water Creation
- Diversifying sources of water. Think demand management, rainwater harvesting, wastewater reuse, urban stormwater harvesting, desalination and managed aquifer recharge.
- Leak Busters Save Millions
  
  Australia is enjoying millions of dollars in water savings from advanced water leakage detection and repair programs.
- It's only natural
  
  While global corporations talk of triple bottom line outcomes, the City of Salisbury in Adelaide’s northern suburbs has achieved just that - a sustainable environment, economy and community through Australia’s first integrated water creation management system.
Leading Change
- Creating a different water future. Think independent economic regulation, competition policy, Public Private Partnerships, research and product development, water sector professional development and community education.
- New product development provides entry into French market
  
  Philmac, Adelaide-based innovator and manufacturer of premium quality plastic fittings and valves, has utilised its superior problem solving capabilities in the area of connecting polyethylene pipe to create a unique plastic compression fitting specifically for the French market.
- Global Reach
  
  SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high quality consultancy services on major infrastructure projects.
- Developing World Class Water Leaders
  
  Organisations from around the globe are turning to Australia to train their managers in one of the best water education programs available in the world.
Risk Proofing
- Managing future risks and decision support. Think managing water quality in harsh conditions, market based water trading systems, exploring the nexus of energy and water, advanced social, environmental and economic scenario modelling and optimisation.
- Resources Sector Chooses EnviroSys
  
  Companies within the mining, oil and gas industries rely heavily on water. It is critical that this precious resource is managed responsibly in order for them to maintain their licence to operate.
- What is smart water pricing?
  
  An effective and fair water pricing policy is a challenge water utilities and governments are grappling with around the world as they try to develop water pricing that is sensitive to community affordability, generate sufficient revenue to maintain and invest in providing safe, reliable water, while also engaging users by rewarding water efficiency.
- Dealing with future water uncertainty
  
  If it wasn’t for the option of water trading many Australian irrigators would not have been able to access water and continue to produce crops during recent years of low water availability.

Global Reach

management of dams, water resources, water supply, wastewater, drainage SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high quality consultancy services on major infrastructure projects.

With over 4,000 employees and an established network of over 40 offices throughout Australia, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, SMEC is continuing to grow its business.

SMEC operates in a broad range of sectors including: Water; Natural Resources and Environment; Transport; Energy and Renewables; Buildings, Urban Development and Local Government; and Social Development. SMEC has been ranked in the Top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Top 200 International Design firms for the past 14 years.

In 2010, SMEC was ranked at Number 68 in the Top 200 International Design firms and Number 90 in the Top Global Design firms. SMEC is experienced in the provision of services to effectively manage dams, water resources, water supply and wastewater, drainage, water sensitive urban design, irrigation, river structures (including fishways) and hydrogeology projects worldwide. In 2009-2010, SMEC continued its strong performance in the Water sector, increasing revenue and expanding its geographic diversity. “The value of our people and client- focused solutions are shared beyond local and regional borders. This provides collaborative and innovative project outcomes to our global client base.” Ross Hitt, Chief Executive Officer.

Reko Diq Coper and Gold Mine Water Resources, Pakistan

Reko Diq is a large copper and gold porphyry deposit in northwest Pakistan. The mine, located in a hyper-arid desert, requires a water supply to operate. SMEC has undertaken a scoping study to identify potential water resources, a pre-feasibility study to prioritise water resources and a feasibility study to confirm prioritized water resources. SMEC considered pipeline options (DN800 to DN1200, up to 140km in length) from various locations to the proposed mine site. SMEC investigated and prepared estimates and life cycle costs inclusive of pump stations, and power supply as well as onsite desalination facilities using reverse osmosis to provide potable and process water onsite. The feasibility study included preliminary design of a 750km concentrate pipeline from the mine to the ocean.

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