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Water and Environment


BMT WBM is one of Australia's largest and most experienced environmental consultants. Our work demands skill, commitment and excellence from everyone involved. With over 30 years experience, we offer resources and expertise in environmental consulting which is unequalled.

Our people are fundamental to our success. Our respected team of highly qualified engineers, biologists and scientists have expert knowledge of all aspects of environmental consulting and are committed to using their skills and experience to the benefit of our clients, communities and environment. Backed by a dedicated support team, they provide a level of expertise and knowledge which remains unrivalled.

The ability to provide an independent and totally integrated approach to environmental consulting is a key strength of BMT WBM. Our clients include government agencies, mining companies, municipal and port authorities, development organisations and industry groups. Every aspect of BMT WBM's operations and every member of staff is committed to meeting the needs of our clients efficiently and competitively. The result is a high level of personal service and expertise tailored to our clients needs.

Climate Change Environmental Consulting Services
Australians are beginning to understand that climate change represents a fundamental risk and challenge to the long term sustainability of our environment and our livelihoods. Moreover, future decision-making will need to consider adaptation as a primary strategy for reducing climate change risks.  View »
Coastal and Estuary Management
The natural forces of winds, waves and currents constantly shape our coastline, resulting in an ever changing seascape - beaches are eroded and rebuilt, nearshore seabeds and river channels are remodelled, sediments are carried to the coast and significant proportions of the foreshore continue to recede. The human activities can have a major impact.   View »
Development Approvals and Environmental Management
Based on our expertise and experience in interpreting environmental laws and policies, BMT WBM offer integrated services to our clients to manage assessment and approval processes for both large and small-scale development projects.  View »
Ecology
Protecting the environment is one of the most important issues facing our country today.  View »
Environmental Investigations
We have an international reputation for preparing high-quality Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental Management Plans (EMP) and associated studies.  View »
Environmental Planning
Effective long-term planning in catchment and coastal areas is fundamental to maintaining the ecological health of our aquatic ecosystems, and ensuring social values such as fishing, tourism and recreational activities are protected for future generations.  View »
Environmental Water Quality
There is growing evidence of major water quality problems throughout Australia. Environmental water quality is affected by a wide range of influences, the impact of which can be considerable.   View »
Estuary and River Processes and Management
Our estuaries and rivers, highly valued by local communities, are often placed under considerable pressure by anthropogenic activities.  View »
Field Data Capture
BMT WBM has a highly skilled field data capture team, supported by a full range of field sampling and monitoring equipment, together with two survey vessels and a scuba diving team certified for commercial activities.  View »
Floodplain Management
The management of flood waters is crucial. A major flood can be devastating for communities and industry, while a minor flood can be beneficial to the natural environment and agricultural industries.   View »
GIS and Data Management
GIS is widely applied to the recording, manipulation, analysis and presentation of spatial and temporal environmental data.   View »
Hydrology and Flood Hydraulics
A fundamental and rigorous understanding of how water behaves is central to managing catchments, floodplains, drainage networks, rivers, estuaries and coastal lakes. Such understanding  View »
Integrated Total Water Cycle Management
To meet the needs of the environment and community, it is essential that catchments are managed as a total system.  View »
Software
The simulation of flood and tidal waves in the real-world is a complex phenomena requiring robust and scientifically sound software.  View »
Urban Drainage and Stormwater Management
To meet the needs of the environment and community it is essential that urban drainage systems are designed as a total solution.  View »
Water Efficiency Auditing
Water is becoming an increasingly scarce and precious commodity in Australia, with changes in living patterns and climate uncertainty and legislation leading to improved demand management and the efficient use of water by the end user.  View »
Waterway Management
Our streams, rivers, estuaries and marine waterways are highly valued community assets. Unfortunately they are also often highly stressed, over utilised and degraded. In order to manage these waterways,  View »