Government.

National-scale water intelligence – rigorous and independent.

Water is the challenge of our time, so the solutions must be robust and enduring, research-led and entirely defensible. Aqualinc provides government agencies and SOEs with the unbiased, scientific rigour and connected thinking to navigate our country’s complex water management landscape.

We bridge the gap between high-level policy and on-the-ground practicality, developing technical, research-based solutions with broader environmental and social perspectives. This approach enables productive, sustainable and defensive decisions for the public good.

How we work with Government.

Defensible science.

We provide the data-backed evidence required for legislative and regulatory frameworks, ensuring water policy and infrastructure decisions stand up to regulatory, political and public challenge.

Managing interdependencies.

Our connected thinking approach extends to managing interdependencies between environmental, regulatory and infrastructure systems, helping break down agency silos with integrated solutions considering the full context.

De-risking water projects.

We provide senior project managers with reliable, trusted engineering solutions based on proven methodologies and scientific rigour, applying on-ground knowledge from decades of experience.

Independent advisory.

Our independent professionals offer smart, unbiased peer-to-peer advice for complex, sensitive or high-profile government research projects.

Sustainable compliance.

We help agencies stay ahead of evolving water policy, with frameworks for making productive water-use decisions that balance economic output with long term environmental health.

Practical innovation.

We have a proven track record of translating research and modelling into implementable solutions – showing how complex research is successfully translated into practical, functional and enduring outcomes on the ground.

Every water challenge starts with a conversation.

Tell us what you’re working on and we’ll connect you with the right person.

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Solutions for Government.

National-scale water questions impact every aspect of life – the answers carry significant consequences and must stand up to intense scrutiny. We bring a proven, comprehensive, scientific approach to every challenge, with systematic data collection and analysis, detailed modelling and conclusions supported by clear evidence.

Water Modelling & Hydrology.

Hydrological assessments, catchment modelling, flood and drought analysis. The science that underpins good water management decisions at every scale – from a single farm crossing to a regional catchment.

Water Resource Management.

Strategic, integrated, cross-sector. We work with councils, government and scheme operators on long-term water strategy, allocation frameworks, storage feasibility and national-scale supply assessment.

Groundwater Management.

From aquifer testing and monitoring to complex numerical modelling. We build the complete picture of what's happening below the surface and what it means for users, regulators and the environment.

Independent Research.

Applied research designed around your question. We lead, partner and sub-contract on research programmes funded through contestable grants, government contracts and industry partnerships.