Local government

Local government infrastructure

Engineering and environmental consulting helping local councils deliver infrastructure for their communities.

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100+
100+ councils supported in the past five years
60+
60+ years delivering engineering services to local government
Engineering solutions for local government

Engineering solutions for local government

Councils balance competing demands every day. Infrastructure is aging, budgets are tight, regulations are evolving and climate change is placing increasing strain on roads, bridges, drainage and essential community assets.

We have worked alongside local government for more than 60 years, supporting councils across Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. In the past five years, we have delivered services to more than 100 councils.

Our multidisciplinary team helps councils plan, design and deliver infrastructure that communities rely on. From bridge rehabilitation and transport planning to environmental approvals, stormwater and asset management, we bring broad capability and local knowledge to support informed project delivery.

What we do

Services for local government

We help councils plan, design and deliver community infrastructure that support liveability and long-term community outcomes. Our engineers, environmental consultants and project managers can work alongside council teams, bringing practical capability from early feasibility through to construction support and asset management.

Asset management and condition assessment
Bridge design, inspections and rehabilitation
Civil engineering
Disaster planning and response
Environmental assessments and approvals
Flood modelling
Geotechnical investigations and design
Road and traffic
Stakeholder engagement
Stormwater and drainage
Structural engineering
Temporary works
Our approach

How we work with councils

Local knowledge, national capability

Local knowledge, national capability

We support councils across the eastern seaboard, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Hobart, Launceston, Newcastle and Devonport. This local presence helps our people understand council processes, community priorities and regulatory requirements. Our model lets us draw on multidisciplinary skills from across the business, helping councils access the relevant capability for their projects.
Our projects

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Cataract Gorge Retaining Structure Remediation
Cataract Gorge Retaining Structure Remediation
Tasmania • December 2023
Transport
Angliss Stock Bridge
Angliss Stock Bridge
Victoria • February 2025
Mackay Regional Council - Energy & Carbon Management Plan
Mackay Regional Council - Energy & Carbon Management Plan
Queensland • September 2023
Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Precincts
Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Precincts
New South Wales • September 2023
Our team

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Stephen Masters
General Manager – Civic

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