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Water

CDM Smith delivers sustainable groundwater outcomes with expertise in mine water management, numerical modelling, resource assessment, contaminated land studies and groundwater dependent ecosystem impact assessments.

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Jonathan Fawcett

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Turning Technical Analysis into Strategic Outcomes

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Partner with CDM Smith’s Water Services team for practical, tailored solutions in groundwater management and water supply. Our senior experts lead every project, ensuring clarity, confidence, and results you can trust.

Groundwater Resource Assessments

Expertise in partnering with clients to assess and optimize groundwater resources, tailoring solutions to project objectives through experience and an objective-driven approach.

Groundwater modelling

Development of groundwater models that predict subsurface flow under various scenarios, providing clear visuals to guide critical environmental management decisions.

Mine water Management

Water is an essential resource for sustaining a viable mining operation. Our experts understand the challenges and support across water quantity (surplus/excess), abstraction and transportation costs, water supply sustainability and contamination.

Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem Assessments

We have the capacity to undertake all studies required to complete GDE studies and have been pioneering approaches for the past few decades across Australia.

Recent projects from around Australia

 Innovative water solutions across Australia and Globally, for supply, treatment, and resilient systems.

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Hydrogeological support for West Musgrave nickel-copper project

Supporting BHP with groundwater modelling, mine water management and environmental assessments for the West Musgrave nickel-copper project in WA.

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Confidential Location

Mallee Salinity Study

Cutting-edge salinity datasets supporting groundwater, irrigation and environmental watering management across the Murray River corridor.

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Confidential Location

GDE risk assessment for Coal Seam Gas development

Eco-hydrogeological investigations and groundwater management supporting Coal Seam Gas development in Queensland’s Surat Basin.

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"With ever increasing challenge of climate change and regulatory requirements, working collaboratively with clients creating innovative solutions has never been as important."

Dr. Jon Fawcett

Principal Environmental Engineer

Jon has 20+ years’ experience in hydrogeology and groundwater-dependent ecosystems, advising major mining, energy companies, and government agencies.

Technical Practices

Comprehensive engineering, water management, and advisory solutions for critical projects.

Water

CDM Smith Australia’s Water Discipline delivers integrated solutions for managing water resources sustainably and efficiently.

Digital

Turn your data into actionable insights. Our experts design smart frameworks and interactive tools to help you make better, informed decisions.

Environment and Technology

Integrated environmental solutions that help clients manage risk, meet regulatory requirements, and achieve sustainable business outcomes.

Environmental Approvals and Planning

Integrated environmental approvals and planning services supporting government, private and community projects across Australia.

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