Energy and Resources
Capability Statement - Australia
March 2025
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Arcadis. Accelerating a Planet Positive Future
Energy can be defined in many ways, and where we choose to spend our energy can be a personal choice or a task placed upon us. Our capacity for using energy relies upon our resources—both internal and external. The world around us is focused more than ever on energy and resources, and this Sector is focused on our clients and delivering exceptional solutions to them.
Marc Humm Energy & Resources Australian Sector Leader
Lisa Micheletti-Cope Energy & Resources Global Sector Director
Energy and Resources clients in Australia play a pivotal role in shaping the country's environmental landscape. As Australia continues to be a major contributor to global carbon emissions due to its reliance on fossil fuels, it is imperative that we continue to work with our clients to do all we can to mitigate climate change. By embracing sustainable practices and adopting energy efficient technologies, our clients can significantly lower their carbon footprint. Together, we can work towards a greener Australia, where Energy and Resources clients become ambassadors of change in the quest for a more sustainable future.
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Arcadis has innovative and proven solutions helping our Energy and Resources clients, particularly in Australia. We have the knowledge and experience to deliver across the entire project or asset lifecycle whether that be in the early planning stages, conceptual or detailed design through construction and commissioning, operations, closure, remediation and restoration. In addition to our local knowledge, we can access our global experience including our global network of SMEs. From a value perspective we are also leveraging our Global Engineering Centres (GECs) in India, Philippines and Romania who are supporting our Australian clients and their projects.
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Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, digital and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 33,000 engineers, designers, project, water management and sustainability experts, all driven by our passion for improving quality of life. We exist to find solutions to today’s most pressing challenges, from the impact of climate change to increasing urbanisation and digital transformation – all with the goal of accelerating a planet positive future. You can see this in the work we do for our clients, the opportunities we create for our people, and in our efforts to enhance the communities in which we live and work. We bring together world-class resources and the latest innovative technologies to help define the cities and experiences of tomorrow.
40,000 client projects every year
We work on more than
33,000 people
across 70 countries
Founded in 1888
in the Netherlands
>80% of our revenues
are related to relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Ranked #1 in our industry
for ESG performance by Sustain analytics
€4.9 billion
in gross revenues in 2024
Since 2010, Arcadis and UN-Habitat have worked together to support sustainable urbanisation. UN-Habitat’s mission is to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities by improving the quality of life of citizens around the world. Arcadis supports UN-Habitat in facing these urban challenges through the Shelter Program. Together, we have deployed missions providing technical assistance, and organised and implemented the annual Shelter Academy to train over 80 mayors and other key local officials from more than 60 cities on climate change mitigation and adaptation measures
As a people-first business, our mission is to improve quality of life by fostering an environment that is conducive to respecting human rights within our business and in the relationships with supply chain, clients and communities — contributing to solutions that meet the pressing social challenges of our time. This is why we created five Affinity Groups to promote an inclusive, human-centered, equitable, accountable and sustainable work environment:
Globally our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging mission is to improve quality of life, by promoting an inclusive, human-centred, equitable, accountable and sustainable work environment. Our vision for reconciliation - Our vision for reconciliation in Australia is one where all Australians work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples towards building our diverse identity, where we can share and celebrate a common history and culture and understanding of our country. Career Trackers & Engineering Aid - Arcadis has been working with Career Trackers since 2017, leading to the appointment of Aboriginal Trainees actively involved in project delivery. We also have a long-standing partnership with Engineering Aid Australia, which aims to inspire and support Indigenous High School students to complete school and go on to study Engineering at University.
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Age Representation Group
Arcadis acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live throughout Australia and recognize their continuing connection to Lands, Waters and Communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures and to Elders past, present and emerging. Arcadis is committed to driving inclusion and diversity across our business. This includes specific and actionable policies that aim to make a positive impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, education and a broader cultural change. Approved by Reconciliation Australia, Arcadis’ Reconciliation Plan contains detailed and transparent strategies, targets and measurable actions. We continue to build respect, support education and create employment opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island employees within our business.
We care for each other and create a safe and respectful working environment where our people can grow, perform, and succeed.
People first
We are passionate about our clients’ success and bring insights, agility, and innovation to co-create value.
Client Success
We always work to the highest professional and ethical standards and establish trust by being open, honest and responsible.
Integrity
We base our actions for clients and communities on environmental responsibility and social and economic advancement.
We value the power of diversity and our global capabilities and deliver excellence by working as One Arcadis.
Collaboration
We differentiate ourselves through our talented and passionate people, our unique combination of capabilities covering the entire asset lifecycle, our deep market sector insights, and our ability to seamlessly integrate health and safety, sustainability and digital components into the design of our solutions around the globe.
Our core values guide us in everything we do
We value each other
We deliver on our promises
We always bring our best
We work as One Team
We dare to shape the future
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Arcadis is committed to sustainability as a core value. It is a fundamental part of the projects and solutions we deliver for clients, the way we run our own company, and our volunteer work to enhance communities. We will leverage our deep understanding of sustainability to deliver groundbreaking projects and solutions that create value for our clients and make positive contributions to the environment and society.
Arcadis is providing a technical advisory service to Transgrid, supporting them in the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives in their major projects associated with the integration of Renewable Energy Zones (REZ). As part of this service, Arcadis has developed and reviewed scope and performance requirements and contract documentation for the planning and procurement phases of two major projects. Following tender award, Arcadis has acted on behalf of Transgrid to review design and delivery documentation and guide the delivery contractor to meet their contract obligations. Arcadis has also been engaged to develop a Major Projects Sustainability Framework based on our Transgrid and wider subject matter experience. The Major Projects Sustainability Framework will guide future projects to align with their sustainability ratings and corporate commitments at all project stages.
Arcadis specialises in providing tailored solutions for the energy and resources sector. Our team brings extensive knowledge and experience to address the unique challenges faced by clients in this field. Innovation and sustainability are at the heart of our approach. We leverage the latest technologies and methodologies to create sustainable solutions that meet the needs of our clients and the environment. We organise our digital services and capabilities into 2 key areas: Digital Advisory: • Risk and compliance advisory • Data analytics and predictive maintenance • Intelligent asset management Digital Engineering: • Building Information modelling • Information requirements management • Digital project delivery
Our dynamic project approach spans inception to construction, prioritising efficiency. We seamlessly combine elements, beginning with Project Study & Feasibility, leveraging our industry expertise. We transition to Project Controls and Commercials, ensuring timelines and budgets are met. Our global network of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) infuses projects with expertise and innovation. Diligent Risk and Benefits Management safeguards against setbacks while uncovering advantages. In Design & Engineering, Arcadis excels at crafting sustainable solutions. We also understand the critical importance of cost and commercial teams in providing early guidance. Our commitment to integration ensures that the project vision becomes reality. Arcadis is dedicated to delivering projects that exceed expectations, minimise risks, and maximise value, all through our seamless Integrated Project Delivery.
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“At Arcadis, we're bringing our global expertise to drive positive change in the Australian Energy and Resources sector. From Mining and Oil and Gas to Power, our focus is on practical solutions. We're integrating renewables into power networks, driving the decarbonisation of fleet and equipment, and delivering responsible remediation and reuse of existing assets. It's about leveraging our international know-how to address the specific challenges of Australia's Energy Transition, making strides toward a sustainable, efficient, and resilient energy landscape.”
With the growing climate emergency and the need for decarbonisation of energy production, Energy Transition projects are critical to realising our global Net Zero targets. We must also develop, design, construct and operate these assets in the most sustainable way possible to maximise our opportunity and accelerate our climate ambitions. Arcadis leverages our global cross sector experience in delivering best in class sustainability solutions and tailor this to support the various key sector stakeholders. We are helping our clients accelerate their climate ambitions and optimising the overall outcomes in terms of sustainability, safety, business, project and asset performance. Our Australian team are currently delivering multiple Energy Transition projects particularly in key solution areas such as Hydrogen, Wind, Solar, Transmission, Distribution and Storage.
• Hydrogen • Wind Farms • Solar PV • BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) • Energy from Waste • Network Connection Studies • Electric Vehicles infrastructure • Biomass • Hybrid Power Systems • Hydro
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• Concept and FEED Engineering • Detailed Engineering • Owner’s Engineering/Lender’s Engineering • Technical Due Diligence • Site Preparation • Geotechnical Design
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Project Experience
EVC Rollout – Confidential Australian client
EVC Rollout – bp Pulse Australia
As we move away from our reliance on fossil fuels for transportation, electric vehicles become the primary focus. These vehicles require an entirely new network of support infrastructure. bp Pulse (a subsidiary of bp) have been tasked with the rollout out this new infrastructure nationally. bp Pulse has engaged Arcadis to provide feasibility and detailed design for new electrical vehicle fast chargers throughout Australia. The sparse nature of Australia presents multiple logistic challenges that require involvement from our specialised project management team and Arcadis' multiple engineering disciplines.
Arcadis’ is supporting a well-known Australian fuel retailer roll out fast chargers for electric vehicles at its key service stations throughout Queensland, New South and Victoria. An accelerated program of deployment was required to meet customer demands. Arcadis provided concept and feasibility designs to support the EVC deployment program, which included high level concept design of EV Chargers, electrical reticulation, Low Voltage reticulation and power supply enquiries. Beyond this initial engagement, Arcadis complemented the D&C team with site assessments, detailed design deliverables and technical advice to installation teams associated with the electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) portfolio deployment. The Arcadis team was embedded directly within the D&C project environment in a collaborative working arrangement. It assisted with identifying and finalizing all aspects of the site evaluation, design formulation, and installation works packages.
Key scope for this project includes: • Electrical systems design • Civil and structural design • Site investigations • State distribution authority design (Various)
TransAlta SCEN Renewables Project
Moorebank Intermodal Facility
Rouse Hill Solar Array
The Rouse Hill Town Centre, owned by GPT Group and home to over 230 stores and a cinema, added 1,400 solar panels to its rooftop as part of a group-wide sustainability program. Solgen Energy’s solar power system is expected to offset the shopping center’s electricity consumption from the grid to produce approximately 515MW electricity annually, which is enough to offset the carbon emissions of 116 cars or 80 Australian households. On this project, Arcadis was appointed to deliver engineering services, including structural, electrical, mechanical, and solar design.
Arcadis prepared a detailed sustainability strategy for the precinct which included a cost benefit analysis and GHG assessment of a 60MW solar array. The team also developed the concept design to establish an embedded network across the precinct. A detailed battery feasibility appraisal was also completed. A range of other energy reduction opportunities were identified by Arcadis resulting in over 4 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCo2-e) being avoided over a 40-year period, and Arcadis' sustainability Strategy was submitted to the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), which helped secure $150 million in financing.
Arcadis provided Owner’s Engineer services which include contract negotiation support, independent expert advice on the solar PV and battery storage system, performance evaluation and testing specifications, design reviews, commissioning support during construction and integration into current operations. Specific services included: Contract negotiations, performance test specifications for Solar PV and BESS, independent expert advise, design reviews, support during construction and commissioning, performance testing, validation and final certification.
Conargo Wind Farm Scoping Report - Squadron
SCEN Wind Project - TransAlta
Flyers Creek - Elecnor
Flyers Creek Windfarm is expected to generate approximately 450 gigawatt hours of electricity annually, which is equivalent to providing power to over 80,000 households in a year. This avoids the emission of 330,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, thus more significantly more ecofriendly than burning fuels for energy. The project will include the installation of 38 wind turbines and is expected to create 230 jobs during construction and between 6 to 8 permanent regional jobs to operate. Arcadis has been engaged to deliver the detailed design of the windfarm interconnector systems, including the collector system and transmission line, plus grid connection studies, for Flyers Creek. Through these works, we are enabling the client to construct the windfarms efficiently and effectively.
Arcadis is providing Owner’s Engineer services which include independent expert advice on the wind turbine and collector substation network, performance evaluation and testing specifications, design reviews, commissioning support during construction and integration into current operations. Team members from the Energy and Resources groups and civil/structural resources will be involved in delivering te services. Services included: Independent expert advice, design reviews, support during construction and commissioning, performance testing and validation.
Squadron is seeking development consent for the construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of the Conargo Wind Farm, which would include up to 53 wind turbine generators, a battery energy storage system, ancillary infrastructure and temporary facilities. The Project would have a generation capacity of approximately 300 MW. Arcadis were engaged to prepare the Scoping Report in accordance with the SSD Scoping Report Guidelines. The scope of works included desk top assessments of biodiversity, heritage, traffic and access, land and water use and hazards and risks. Preliminary impact assessments of noise, social and economics, and visual were also undertaken. The Arcadis Ecology team were also engaged to undertake a more detailed biodiversity site survey to support an EPBC Referral with the Commonwealth Government.
Echo Brazil
Pecem Brazil – Fortescue
Project Rosedale - Clara Energy
As one of the biggest solar hydrogen projects in Australia, Arcadis worked collaboratively in driving innovative solutions to bring affordable renewable energy as an alternative that will reduce carbon footprint and dispatch it to market at scale.
Arcadis is providing design and engineering services to develop a pre-feasibility study for one of the pioneer green hydrogen and ammonia project on an industrial scale in Brazil. Arcadis will provide pre-feasibility engineering and initial project management services to all disciplines and areas of the Pecém Project, including four different portions (green products process, facilities and port and power transmission infrastructure). The scope of works also include CapEx estimation (AACE Class IV) and the elaboration of Master Project Schedule (Level 3).
Arcadis is supporting the clients on the pre-conceptual study of two Green Hydrogen and Ammonia production plants in two different locations in Brazil. The aim is to develop the best optimized solution and contribute on the development of Energy Transition through new sources of energy and global reduction of CO2 emissions. The scope includes technical feasibility including trade-off studies for three different capacities (60MW, 180 MW and 300 MW), environmental assessment, CapEx and OpEx development. The green hydrogen is destined for Heavy and Fertilizer industries.
Arcadis services provided include: • Environmental planning and assessment • Strategic planning advice • Statutory stakeholder engagement • Design and engineering for: - Traffic and transport - Civil design and engineering - Water supply and optioneering - Water treatment design
Integrated Services
"Australia's vast landmass provides not only the space for large-scale renewable energy projects like solar and wind farms, but also the room to develop the transmission and storage infrastructure needed to connect these projects to the grid. At Arcadis, we are committed to advancing Australia’s energy transition by designing and implementing solutions that harness this potential, ensuring reliable and sustainable energy for generations to come."
Our Arcadis electrical team has the expertise and breadth of experience gained across a wide range of Energy and Resources projects. The scale of our Australian projects has ranged from major capex projects to medium scale upgrades encompassing the wide spectrum of electrical and control design including HV power generation, transmission and distribution, substations, LV power distribution, and protection and control systems, including for heavy industry, oil and gas, mining and materials handling. We deliver projects that enable our clients to realise industry leading value through projects in both traditional power engineering as well as energy transition acceleration. We offer a total service from initial feasibility studies and costing, through to survey and project and construction management.
• Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution • Power System Modelling • HV and LV Power Systems • Solar and Wind Generation • Hybrid and BESS Renewable Systems • Protection, Control & Communication Systems • Substations • Overhead Lines • Motor Control Centres • Instrumentation and Control • Earthing and Bonding • Lightning Risk Analysis and Mitigation • Environmental and Contaminated Site Management • Environmental Planning and Approvals • Ecology and Climate Risk Due Diligence
• Concept and FEED Engineering • Detailed Engineering • Owner’s Engineering/Lender’s Engineering • Technical and ESG Due Diligence • Design Peer Review • Surveys
TransGrid ALS Line Modelling
Ergon Energy
APA Diamantina
For the 242MW Diamantina Power Station in far Northwest Queensland. Arcadis was engaged to survey and design a 2km high-capacity 132kV transmission line to connect the power station to a new switchyard which would be used to connect into the existing 132kV network. The line was designed using high-strength concrete poles supporting double-circuit twin oxygen conductors per phase. The project also involved design of re-routing and cutting of three double circuit 132kV Steel Tower lines into the new switchyard. The contract was recently extended to survey and design a 132kV single-circuit line to connect to a back-up 60MW Leichhardt PowerStation. Arcadis’ role included doing a detailed 132kV substation layout, detailed single line diagram, earth grid design, lightning protection design, equipment lists, electrical power studies for six transformers and provided registered engineer signoff for the detailed design of the switchyard.
MSF Sugar established a new AUD75 million 18MW bagasse-fueled co-generation facility to serve local demand at the Tablelands Mill as well as to export to the local 66kV network. To provide the network connection, Ergon Energy established the new Arriga 66kV switching station adjacent to the Tablelands Mill. Arcadis was engaged by Yurika to prepare the electrical and civil designs for the Arriga Switching Station, including the engineering of earthworks, structures, drainage, conduits and pits, earthing, and primary electrical systems. The team also designed the 66kV overhead line connection between the Arriga and MSF substations, including landing structures. Ultimately, Arcadis provided engineering support to Yurika and MSF to resolve issues relating to the interconnection of earthing systems between the two substations, the Mill and adjacent facilities.
The project involved the modelling in PLS CADD software of more than 1250km of overhead transmission lines up to voltages of 500kV of the TransGrid transmission network based upon aerial Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) survey data. The scope also included the calculation of the temperature of the overhead conductors based on atmospheric conditions and feeder loading at the time of the survey. In addition, the teams performed modelling in PLS CADD software of several TransGrid feeders for the verification of vegetation clearances, training of client’s design team in the use of LIDAR data and PLS CADD in Kuala Lumpur and quality assurance checking of vegetation intrusion reporting produced by the client’s processing staff.
Moranbah Grosvenor Complex
220kV Cable and GIS Substation
Western Victoria Transmission Network and Victoria to NSW Interconnector West
Arcadis assisted a confidential client assess the viability of increasing interconnector capacity between Victoria and New South Wales as well as facilitate the connection of renewable generation projects to the grid. On this project, Arcadis developed a planning and approvals strategy, land easement strategy and biodiversity offsets for credible alignments for the Western Victoria Transmission Network (WNTN) project. The team also developed a state and commonwealth regulatory planning and environmental framework as well as identified biodiversity impacts and offset requirements for various route options for the Victoria to NSW Interconnector (VNI) West project. Ultimately, sites that could be used to achieve the required biodiversity offsets were also identified.
Arcadis provided expert witness consultancy on its 87km long 220kV underground cable, 220kV gas insulated switchgear (GIS), and multiple pump variable speed drives (VSD) transformers. Arcadis undertook an initial investigation and root cause analysis to determine the cause of cable joint defects on the 220kV underground cable. After the cable’s analysis, Arcadis experts reviewed the detailed design of the required rectification works, testing procedures, and operation and maintenance processes. Working on the 220kV GIS, Arcadis evaluated an internal electrical fault using a post-failure analysis. The team also investigated the degradation of the 22kV pump drive transformers and looked for specifications for equipment replacement. For five years, Arcadis leveraged its expertise to investigate defaults on the client’s assets to maximise power availability for consumers and minimise environmental footprint.
Arcadis provided Anglo American Steelmaking Coal Pty Ltd (AASMC) with an array of services including high voltage network specialist consultancy, transmission line design, substation primary and secondary systems and telecommunication detailed design, cost estimates and project program and risk identification and management. Arcadis has been helping AASMC address network constraints and planning network augmentation and reconfiguration to allow the supply of increased demand as the Moranbah Grosvenor Complex is further developed. Also, the Arcadis team identified and analysed options, completed the pre-feasibility and feasibility studies and final option assessment studies to maximise the capacity, reliability and availability of the Moranbah Grosvenor 66kV network at the lowest whole-of-life cost. Through this process, AASMC saved approximately $20 million on network investment costs, which otherwise could have resulted in the stranded assets.
132kV Dual Circuit Overhead Line
TransAlta – Mt Keith West Network Upgrade
AirTrunk Huntingwood Data Center
AirTrunk, a data center specialist company, commissioned Arcadis to fast track the design of a data center project and an adjacent 132kV high voltage substation. Working on a tight deadline, the team documented all required civil works for the substation to power thousands of computer servers and associated air conditioning systems in the new data center. Arcadis also worked closely with the substation’s electrical designers to integrate the site layout, cable routes and drainage of the data center, which was already under construction. Taking into consideration sustainable measures, Arcadis designed all below ground works including bulk earthworks, roads, drainage, concrete foundations, transformer oil containment, and water reticulation. Our services extended to providing engineering support during construction, which included the re-design of foundations to avoid major construction site hazards.
TransAlta’s power generation and transmission network in Mt. Keith services the mining operations owned by BHP Nickel-West (NiW). Arcadis carried out the concept designs, final investment decision (FID) and detailed design for TransAlta’s supply network. The improvements in response to BHP NiW’s increased power demand capacity will provide network reliability and redundancy. Careful optimization of the design alignment and development of innovative layout options were required to deliver value-for-money solutions to TransAlta and BHP. The Arcadis team also implemented several innovations taking into consideration cost, reliability, expandability, etc., to deliver this project within the timeframes and budget. This included integrating the cloud point data to optimize the alignment and the concept design of the preferred site layout and optimizing space in the substation.
Arcadis was appointed to provide support for 23km of a 132kV dual circuit overhead transmission line located southwest of Orange in Central West New South Wales. On this project, Arcadis provided associated works that included the detailed design of rural distribution line relocations along the 132kV line route. To further support the client, Arcadis handled the review of easement documentation and encroachments as well as provided procurement and construction support. The finished overhead transmission line will allow the effective and stable electric power transmission and distribution across a large distance between the Orange North Switching Station and Cadia Valley Operations mine site, one of Australia’s largest gold mining operations.
Wallerawang Battery Energy Storage System
Southern Cross Energy North (SCEN) Renewables Project
Smithfield Energy Facility (SEF) BESS – Iberdrola
Arcadis provided environmental planning and advisory services for ‘firming’ assets such as fast start generators and batteries that step in to top up or maintain supply when renewable energy generation is intermittent. Arcadis helped optimise the SEF by integrating battery storage to complement the existing peaking plant, resulting in an integrated firming solution for the Iberdrola portfolio of renewable assets. The scope included the delivery of state significant environmental approval, including planning and advisory services, government and community stakeholder consultation and comprehensive technical specialists assessments to support procurement, engineering and minimization of environmental impacts. The project represents one of Iberdrola Australia first BESS projects in an urbanized area within New South Wales.
This hybrid renewable project was launched in collaboration with the nickel miner in support of its aggressive emissions reduction strategy and is touted to be the world’s largest to date. This project will see the installation of two new solar farms and a large fast-response battery energy storage system in a relatively short time-period. Arcadis, as Owner’s Engineer, delivered expert consultancy services and advised the client on how best to integrate the new solar and battery systems into the existing system and its operation with the other generators to minimize the fossil fuel burnt. Arcadis also oversaw the important commissioning and performance testing and the warranty tests and acted constantly on behalf of TransAlta to ensure that its interest is protected.
Arcadis was engaged to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) on behalf of the Greenspot Wallerawang Pty Ltd (Greenspot) to support a state-significant development (SSD). Arcadis also provided a range of environmental and planning advice in a highly collaborative relationship with Greenspot. Greenspot was seeking development consent for the construction, operation and maintenance of a battery energy storage system (BESS) within the buffer lands of the decommissioned Wallerawang Power Station site. The BESS will be up to 500MW and would provide up to 1,000MWh of battery storage capacity (two hours of storage at maximum discharge rate). The battery will be crucial in facilitating additional wind and solar generation, particularly in the nearby Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone and will contribute to Australia’s energy transition to renewables energy.
Daintree Renewable Energy Storage and Microgrid
Newcrest Mining BESS
Stanwell Tarong (Southern REZ) BESS Power Systems Studies
Arcadis through Yurika, a construction and works based subsidiary of Energy Queensland, performed the detailed power system studies required to inform and verify the power systems design from the grid connection point through to the battery inverters. The team also reviewed the fundamental power systems design and analysed the particular electro-technical aspects critical to performance and safety assurance of the operating system under normal and abnormal conditions. An assessment of the reliability and availability aspects of the design was also undertaken.
Newcrest engaged a leading consultancy in Australia to carry out the concept designs, technical studies, dynamic modelling and sizing for a battery energy storage system (BESS) to improve the reliability of supply for the operations and reduce GHG emissions. Arcadis was brought in to provide independent expert advice and critical reviews of the proposed BESS units (nominal 10MW/5MWh each). The scope included the independent reviews of the design, technical studies and reports, dynamic modelling, costs, and BESS sizing, which was conducted by the other consultancy.
Arcadis was engaged to undertake the concept designs for the micro-grid. The scope also included sizing for solar PV, hydrogen production potentials, battery energy storage system (BESS) and unit sizing, among many others. Once completed, the Daintree renewable energy micro-grid system will be the first fully isolated and 100% renewable microgrid in Australia of this scale.
TransAlta Hybrid Renewable Project
Santos Battery Energy Storage System
Senex Power Supply Options Study
Senex, a growing natural gas producer in Australia, engaged Arcadis to undertake a wide range of services for its power supply options study. This included the comparative analysis of power supply options (techno-economic study) as well as the evaluation of various types of generation technologies featuring on-site power generation against grid connection. The scope also involved the quantification of benefits from an addition of 10MW of solar PV and 10MW/4MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) units into the generation mix, RoI, and fuel usage reduction. To establish an on-site power station over the life of the project, an assessment of the CapEx and OpEx were also performed. Ultimately, Arcadis provided Owner’s Engineer service.
Arcadis has supported Santos over a period of some nine to 10 years by providing detailed designs of the electrical infrastructure and power supplies to their well heads and compressor stations. Santos’ Arcadia Valley Phase 2 and Phase 3 projects will see the development of approximately 300 wells, associated flowline infrastructure and the construction of a new compression facility. In addition to the capacity review and concept designs for the new power station, Arcadis’ scope was to also investigate the feasibility of installing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at the power stations to reduce the gas fuel that is burned and lessen GHG emissions. Following the feasibility study, Arcadis was engaged to deliver the technical specifications for the detailed design, fabrication and supply of the BESS units.
TransAlta engaged an EPC to install two new solar PV farms and a battery energy storage system (BESS) at its totally off-grid operations. The size of the solar PV is 30MW while the BESS is 10MW/5.4MWhr. Arcadis provided Owner’s Engineer services with responsibilities on contract negotiations for the client to select the EPC contractor. The team reviewed all detailed designs submitted by the contractor, managed the factory tests, site commissioning and testing. This included verification of the performance tests for the solar PV & BESS as well as the integration of the control systems into the client’s existing PLC & SCADA systems.
"We plan and design export facilities for Energy and Resources clients and our alternatives assessments include embedded carbon, beneficial re-use of materials and climate resilience as key criteria. We support renewable energy development by planning and designing waterfront logistics facilities for offshore and landside installations.”
Arcadis combines strategic advice with multidisciplinary technical knowledge to help our clients and partners plan and build sustainable ports and waterways infrastructure. With excellence integrated into our consultancy, design, and project management, clients can trust our experts to deliver exceptional project outcomes every time. Over the last decade alone, our global experts and their regional teams have been involved in planning, design, construction management, and environmental and business advisory services for over 120 ports worldwide. Arcadis can deliver a full range of integrated services. Nautical studies require a thorough knowledge of and experience in ship handling, harbour design, and the use of efficient design tools for ship manoeuvring, seakeeping, and moored ship dynamics. At Arcadis, sustainability is a part of our DNA. We are committed to enabling sustainable and resilient ports and inland waters—it’s our competitive edge. We also help with smart nautical services and environmentally friendly solutions to help clients stay up to date with all economic, social, and governance (ESG) standards and regulations.
• Safety in Design • Geotechnical • Heavy Duty Pavement • Services – Substations & Pump Stations • Wharf, Ro-Ro & Jetty Structures • Sustainability - De-Carbonisation – Ops & Embodied - Climate Change Risk • Rail Yards • Dredging and Reclamation • Marine Environmental Compliance • Mooring & Berthing Systems • Project & Program Management
• Due Diligence – Technical • Infrastructure Sustainability Ratings • Pre-FEED and FEED Engineering • Environmental and Social Impact Assessments • Site Remediation Design • Owner’s Engineering/Lender’s Engineering • Design Peer Review • Independent Design Verification • Construction Supervision
Chevron Operated Gorgon Project Material Offloading Facility
Port Botany Expansion – NSW Ports
Outer Harbour LNG Import Facility Venice Energy
Arcadis is Venice Energy's delivery partner to provide overall management and advice, as well as design, procurement and strategic assistance for the engineering, procurement and construction phases of the project. Arcadis, as part of the Integrated Owners team for Venice Energy, has delivered concept level designs and documentation including various risk analysis for inclusion in the Development Application (DA) to the state Government. Works also include the ongoing design development through detailed design and IFC issue. From the design phase, Arcadis has developed the contracting strategy and a procurement framework to enable tenderer selection and will be managing the overall procurement process.Concept and detailed design for the LNG & FSRU wharves entailed different options for the wharves (approx. 500m long) and mooring conditions for the shipping arrangements.
The Port Botany Expansion Project involves the provision of 5 new Post Panamax berths including 1855 metres length of deepwater quays (-16.5mCD). The project is currently Australia’s largest recent port and maritime project for which Arcadis was the Lead Design Consultant. Arcadis has provided a complete design package for joint contractors Baulderstone Hornibrook and Jan de Nul. Our involvement covers design and modelling of all berth structures, dredging and reclamation design and planning as well as design of all associated civil infrastructure including utilities, roads, bridges, public realm works and environmental services.
Arcadis provided marine structure design services for construction of the Materials Offloading Facility (MOF) for the Gorgon Project located on Barrow Island WA. Arcadis carried out all structural design of the MOF berth abutment structures which included design of reinforced concrete caisson abutment structures and steel combi-pile retaining wall structures. Arcadis successfully delivered the design to enable offloading of plant modules and general freight infrastructure. The project presented Arcadis with a number of challenges due to the location of the facility being located in an exposed offshore location susceptible to cyclonic wind and wave conditions.
Swanson Dock Infrastructure Development Plan and Design – Port of Melbourne
Moorebank Intermodal Precinct
Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal
The Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal (BIFT) and logistics precinct is located approximately 40km north of Melbourne and situated on a 1,100ha site. When completed it will be Australia’s biggest freight and logistics precinct. Arcadis is the Owner’s Engineer, providing a range of advisory and technical services including master planning, pre-concept designs and feasibility studies as well as safety management, cost control and sustainability advisory services. Arcadis is advising National Intermodal regarding potential sustainability initiatives that align with their sustainability drivers: low-emission freight transport, climate-resilient infrastructure, sustainable design and procurement, healthy biodiversity, circular resource use and vibrant social inclusion.
Arcadis provided clients SIMTA/Qube and National Intermodal Corp. a full range of technical advisory and design services for the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct project. Highlights include: Pavement Design - The operational plan for container handling called for reach stackers initially and then transitioning to automated gantry cranes. Arcadis developed an efficient solution which suited both operations and saved ~$150 million. Sustainability & Financing - Arcadis identified the Clean Energy Finance Corporation as a potential funding source, developed a framework of sustainability targets and managed the design to hit the targets. This facilitated a reduced interest rate loan of over $100 million. Environmental - Arcadis delivered two Environmental Impact Statements (EIS): one for Commonwealth approval for the whole development; the second was a State Significant Development (SSD) EIS for Stage 1 of the works.
Arcadis was commissioned to provide engineering advisory and design services for the extension and upgrade of Australia’s premier international container terminal. The project is amongst the largest commercial maritime projects in Australia. It involved the planning and structural design of an extension to the dock including new dock head, two Post Panamax class wharves, dredging and new Post Panamax cranes. Work also included spatial port planning of maritime operations including vessel mooring and maneuvering analysis. The project will ensure that adequate infrastructure is in place to accommodate growth continuity of international container trade for Victoria until 2035.
“Arcadis is using its proven experience in rail to assist clients in reducing and ultimately eliminate carbon dioxide emissions in their existing rail assets and infrastructure. Decarbonising rail and increasing rail use will be a big step forward to fulfilling net zero commitments ”
At Arcadis, we combine both local capabilities and global expertise to help our clients plan, manage and deliver sustainable rail projects. Arcadis rail team provides strategic advice and engineering design on a range of rail systems from high speed, heavy haul and mainline rail to metros, light rail and freight. Our services cover the full project life cycle starting from planning and feasibility studies at project inception through to concept and detailed design, construction phase services, independent verification and asset management. Arcadis core rail team is supported by engineers from our other disciplines in civil, transport planning, structures, ports, water and roads and also environmental services. This integration means our client’s requirements can be fully addressed within the one organisation.
• Rail Infrastructure including: - Track and Civil - Signalling - Communications - Overhead Line Equipment - Traction Power - Earthing and Bonding / EMC • Stations and platform • Rail depots and stabling yards • Heavy haul and freight rail • Mainline and high speed rail • Light rail and metro
• Concept and FEED engineering • Survey and investigation scoping • Detailed engineering • Owner’s engineering/Lender’s engineering • Independent verification • Construction phase services • Principle testing • Asset management • Systems engineering and safety assurance • Operational readiness
METRONET – Public Transport Authority
ARTC Inland Rail Alternative Locomotive Power and Fuel Sources - Smartports and CLARA Energy Project
Train Electrification and Charging Solutions – Fortescue
Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) is proposing to decarbonise its iron ore rail network. FMG required a more thorough understanding of technical and financial aspects of the proposed charging infrastructure. Arcadis are engaged to carry out a Train Electrification and Charging Solutions Study with the key objectives of:
Arcadis were engaged to undertake a feasibility Study into alternative locomotive power and fuel sources, including transmission, storage, and proposed fleet/depot changes. With CLARA Energy, Arcadis developed a Sustainable Concept to power the 1,700km Inland Rail project utilising green hydrogen. Using large-scale hydrogen production utilising solar photovoltaic (PV) as the main energy source. The outcome decarbonised the project, using ammonia cracking, that decomposes hydrogen and nitrogen over a catalyst, displacing 33,500 litres of diesel and 90,000 tonnes of CO2 per trip from Melbourne to Brisbane.
With approximately 72 kms of new passenger rail and 23 new stations, METRONET is the single largest investment in public transport Perth has seen. Arcadis is involved in the detailed design delivery across all rail disciplines for both passenger and freight rail networks for the following METRONET projects: Arcadis is providing commissioning management support to the METRONET Bayswater and Morley to Ellenbrook lines. We also provided independent verification services to the METRONET Denny Avenue Level Crossing Removal.
• Thornlie-Cockburn Link • Yanchep Rail Extension • Midland Station Redevelopment • Byford Rail Extension
• Identifying augmentation works to existing rail infrastructure to accommodate charging and electrification infrastructur
• Considerations for constructability, operability and maintainability of new infrastructure
• Providing Order of Magnitude and Class 3 Estimates
"Arcadis have proudly been at the forefront of decarbonisation, supporting the adoption of hydrogen and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) across the world. Our team is committed to delivering expert advisory services that help the aviation sector transition to net zero.”
While airports serve as gateways to the world, fostering economic growth, cultural exchange and tourism, their carbon footprint cannot be ignored. Airport decarbonisation in particular is a crucial endeavor which holds the potential to shape the future of aviation and significantly contribute lowering global emissions. The importance of airport decarbonisation lies in addressing the pressing climate challenges, new and imminent legislation and responding to the rapid development of technology. With our deep knowledge in airport development, extensive experience in delivering major capital programs, expertise in sustainability and industry leading innovative solutions, Arcadis possess the qualifications to develop and deliver solutions for the future of Aviation. Arcadis also provides tailored solutions to help airports measure, reduce, and mitigate their scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions across construction, the assets and the operation.
• Alternative and Future Fuels Advisory - Hydrogen - Sustainable Aviation Fuels • Carbon Advisory • Business Case Development • Renewable Technology and Integration • PFAS Remediation and Planning • eMobility and Advanced Air Mobility • Optimised Land Use and Master Planning • Sustainable Portfolio, Program and Project Offices
Capability and Services
Ministry of Defence - Hydrogen as an energy supply
Kirkwall Airport – A Sustainable Test Airport
Dutch Ministry – SAF Infrastructure Evaluation
The Dutch Ministry engaged Arcadis to perform a comprehensive study to evaluate the infrastructure requirements for transporting, supplying, and storing sustainable energy carriers for aviation. This project explored the viability of various systems and aims to produce a detailed research report capturing the process, outcomes, and conclusions. The study focused on ensuring that the infrastructure can support the sustainable energy demands of the aviation sector, contributing to the transition to greener aviation solutions.
The Highlands and Islands Airports Limited’s (HIAL) £3.7 million Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE) project aims to create the first test center for low-carbon aviation at Kirkwall Airport in Orkney. In this facility, different types of aircraft, including electric, hydrogen, or e-fuels (sustainable aviation fuels), will be tested. Within a consortium of industries, Arcadis is responsible for the multidisciplinary engineering of the project, including site preparation, infrastructure design, planning, and airport programming. The infrastructures included are a taxiway, tarmac, fleet storage hangar, offices, and future infrastructures for renewable energy production and refueling. Integrating cost, design and risk assessments.
The Ministry of Defence commissioned Arcadis to investigate the feasibility of utilising hydrogen at the air base. To start, Arcadis made an energy scan of the production and consumption of energy to calculate how much hydrogen the solar park could generate and how much less CO2 various applications would emit. Arcadis also took into consideration the possibility of storing hydrogen and identified various back up sources to guarantee supply, such as purchasing green hydrogen from external suppliers. Arcadis established that hydrogen use at the air base is feasible and can reduce CO2 emissions from the transport, emergency power supply and heating of buildings. Moreover, the use of synthetic paraffin and hydrogen in aviation will reinforce further sustainability. Arcadis also provided advice on safety measures, permits and the possibilities of using hydrogen on missions.
“I'm exceptionally proud of our team's track record in delivery of the biggest and most exiting projects around Australia – something we've been able to achieve through strong staff retention meaning we bring the cumulative lessons and experience to each new project through our people."
Arcadis are proud of our long and successful track record in delivering major civil infrastructure projects across Australia to improve the quality of life for local communities. Our team of over 600 staff operates nationally to provide the planning, design and delivery of highways, airports, rail, tunnels, metro rail, port infrastructure and energy infrastructure. With better transport links crucial to creating thriving and connected cities and communities, Arcadis collaborates with transport owners, operators and contractors to deliver design, asset and program management for mobility solutions across the world. We have broad experience in a variety of roles including options studies, concept design, detailed design, technical advisor, IC/IV, site supervision, commissioning and principles testing. Our collaborative approach brings in expertise from Arcadis nationally and internationally, allowing us to not only provide expert road and civil consulting but also rail, energy and power design, business and program advisory, and environmental services. We are proud to have had taken a leading role in delivering the most complex infrastructure across Australia during the recent boom in infrastructure delivery.
• Connected Highways • Intelligent Rail & Transit • New Mobility (including Electric and Autonomous Vehicles) • Integrated Airports • Resilient Port Infrastructure
• Urban, arterial and regional road design • Motorway and highway design • Environmental impacts assessments • Design of bridges and other complex structures • Drainage investigation and design and flood assessments • Utility relocation and protection design • Independent verification • Bridge assessment and rehabilitation • Durability assessment • Pavement design and detailing • Geotechnical investigation and interpretation, reporting and design • Contract administration and project management services
Westconnex Stage 1B – M4 East
Western Sydney Airport Airside Civil Works
Central West Orana Port to REZ Road Upgrades
The CWO REZ will unlock at least 6 Gigawatts of new network capacity by the mid-2020s. Construction of the transmission infrastructure and generation projects will require the delivery of large and heavy components, most notably wind turbine components, high-voltage transformers, and synchronous condensers. Arcadis joined an Integrated Project Team with EnergyCo and TfNSW to assess the State Road Network from the Port of Newcastle to the CWO REZ. As the first Road Upgrade project to facilitate a REZ, there were a lot of unknowns at the start of the project, with both Arcadis & EnergyCo learning a lot. The need for a range of transport assessments was established, enabling EnergyCo to have confidence in impacts and mitigation measures for the community. Program is a key focus for EnergyCo, and Arcadis has worked hard to mitigate impacts via agility, retention of a committed project team, maximising the benefits of the P2R Hub which provided EnergyCo access to the developing design and constraints data via an online GIS portal.
Set to open in 2026, Western Sydney Airport (WSA) will be the first greenfield international airport development in Australia since Melbourne Airport opened in 1970. This significant piece of infrastructure, the base of the new airport, consists of more than 23 million cubic meters of earthworks and extensive drainage work. The bulk earthworks and airside civil packages is the first package for the construction and will provide the master grading plan and major works for the future runway and terminal. Arcadis prepared the detailed design for major earthworks, over 7km of trunk drainage its 5km runway, multiple taxiways and systems. The team liaised with and completed design for access roads to Sydney Metro, TransGrid WSA Co and interfacing contractors’ sites. These ranged from separated haul roads for heavy construction equipment, to light vehicle access roads.
WestConnex is a 33 kilometre motorway being built in three stages linking Sydney’s west with its international gateways and key places of business. The project connects Sydney’s M4 and M5 motorways with the City, Airport and Port Botany and will have a transformative impact on Sydney’s traffic network, local roads and public places. Arcadis, in joint venture with AECOM, was engaged to provide all civil, structural and building design services for the M4 East section as part of the WestConnex development. The Arcadis team resolved all issues with innovative civil engineering solutions. One of the biggest challenges for the team was completing the designs aligned with the planning approval process and traffic modelling. Despite this, the Arcadis team worked flexibly, accommodating significant changes while meeting program dates.
"In guiding energy transition projects, our PPM team merges seasoned project management with rigorous risk management. Our expertise ensures resilient, sustainable infrastructure transformations, critical for the new energy landscape."
Arcadis provides expertise in the delivery of complex projects across a wide range of industry sectors from project concept, planning and design through to construction and operation. Our experience provides clients with reliable, cost effective, timely project delivery. Our project managers have unique insight in that we come from both constructor, client and consultancy background and are highly experienced in leading and supporting teams in the delivery of major capital works projects. Key project stages typically involve evaluation of project concepts; pre-feasibility assessment of alternative approaches and strategies; narrowing the focus to the preferred option in feasibility; securing financial closure and proceeding to project execution.
• Program Management • Project Management • Environmental Oversight • Project Management Office (PMO) • 24 Hours Project Support Services
• Cost Control • Planning and Scheduling • Estimating
Project Controls
• Site Supervision and Administration • Occupational Health and Safety • Industrial Relations
Construction Management
• Contracting Strategies • Contract Formation • Contract Management • Contract Administration • Procurement and Logistics • Contract Dispute Resolution and Forensic Scheduling
Procurement and Contracts
Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel & Stations
Boral - Cement Import Terminal Upgrade
FMG - Gresik Port Indonesia
Arcadis delivered project management and advisory services for FMG's strategic project to establish a Special Economic Zone at Gresik Port. The project entailed evaluating renewable energy sources, creating a Public-Private Partnership (PPI) negotiation strategy, and conducting site evaluations to aid green hydrogen and ammonia production initiatives and evaluating green energy availability. Arcadis’ role included scoping for port facilities, assessing generation capacity and existing transmission line infrastructure, and advising on stakeholder management and power take-off negotiations, all contributing to the project's aim for both domestic and international expansion.
Arcadis planned and project managed a significant upgrade to Boral's Cement Import Terminal in Geelong, Australia, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance. The project involved critical construction management, engineering design, and compliance package closeouts. Despite initial setbacks, including incomplete work by the original project team and underestimated costs, Arcadis redefined the project's trajectory. Innovative stakeholder engagement and digital solutions, like drone scans for 3-D modelling, were pivotal. The outcome was a streamlined path to obtaining Boral's Occupancy Certificate and License to Operate.
The Melbourne Metro Tunnel is one of the biggest transport infrastructure projects ever undertaken in Australia. Arcadis, together in a joint venture with Arup and WSP, project managed and delivered the detailed design to support CYP D&C to design and construct the Metro Tunnel's twin nine-kilometre rail tunnels and five new underground stations. This included technical elements of civil engineering, structures, mechanical and electrical, rail infrastructure, fire, and life safety engineering, security and blast assessment, pedestrian modelling, vertical transportation, specialist lighting, sustainability, and digital solutions as well as noise, vibration, and acoustics.
"From planning to operations, we empower our Energy and Resources clients to harness the full potential of their asset and operational data. Through insight and digital technologies, we optimise performance, minimise downtime, and drive sustainable growth throughout the entire asset or project lifecycle.”
We enable our clients to realise the benefits of digital transformation by optimising experiences that span physical, natural and digital assets. By combining digital expertise with deep asset knowledge, we work with our clients to plan, design, deliver and maintain digital solutions that unlock efficiency savings, drive growth and delight customers and citizens alike. We leverage cutting-edge technology and data analytics to provide strategic insights and recommendations that enhance operational processes, streamline workflows, and improve decision-making for our clients. Our team of skilled digital professionals collaborate closely with our more traditional subject matter experts, such as our engineers and scientists, to identify your unique needs and develop tailored solutions that align with to your business goals. Ultimately, our digital advisory services enable our clients to stay ahead of the competition, adapt to evolving market trends, and deliver exceptional experiences to their customers and citizens. We are committed to driving digital transformation and helping our clients achieve sustainable growth and success in the digital era.
• Technology Strategy and Architecture • Digital Blueprints and Masterplanning • Investment Roadmaps • Technology Procurement and Transaction Management • Digital Transformation
Digital Planning and Investment
• Information Management Strategy and Planning • Lean Reporting • Data Engineering and Analytics • Data Science (incl AI and ML) • Data Visualisation
Data Driven Insights
• Technology Prototyping • Requirements Specification • System Implementation and Integration • Technology Assurance and Testing • Solution Operation and Maintenance
Digital Delivery
“With a boom in demand for energy infrastructure and significant constraints in resources and funding, Arcadis has a suite of technology solutions and consulting services to enable operators and delivery bodies to do more with less. We are global leaders in decision making support solutions across the entire asset lifecycle and all stages of strategy.
Arcadis has 30 years experience in developing and delivering asset management-based products to our clients. Our products are used across Australia, North America, United Kingdom, Europe and Asia to deliver best in class insights into the performance of asset intensive industries. When delivering these solutions, we pride ourselves on our long-term partnerships, with many spanning decades of continuous improvement and enhancement as regulatory, legislative and market forces change. Our solutions have been proven to deliver 10-20% year on year savings for CapEx and OpEx. Our team takes a holistic view in understanding your challenges and current maturity. Through benchmarking and insights into other clients' journeys, we define a future operating state and offer a pragmatic pathway for all budgets and maturity levels. Our preferred delivery model is to deliver short, sharp pilots which bring immediate value and leave tangible, interactive dashboards for long term insights. Given this immediate value, we aim to support further investment in organisation uplift and developing roadmaps for long term success.
• Asset Management Consulting • Asset Investment Planning • Asset Performance Management • Enterprise Asset Management System • BIM Asset Management
Digital Asset Management
• Intelligence Transportation Systems • Transit Technologies • Traffic and Lighting • Vehicle Electrification
Transportation Technologies
• Enterprise Risk Management • Climate Risk and ESG integration • Real Time Operations Analytics
• Smart Buildings • SCADA and Internet of Things • Digital Twins
Smart Buildings & Communities
Our solutions encompass strategic, tactical and operational planning and provide deeper insights into asset intensive industries to ensure safer, more sustainable and economically responsible solutions.”
Electricity North West Asset Optimisation
Washington DC – Capital Planning Optimisation
Queensland Urban Utilities – Asset Investment Portfolio Optimisation
Arcadis implemented their in-house Asset Investment Planning (AIP) solution, Enterprise Decision Analytics (EDA) to provide optimisation of all capital and operational investment decisions. Our team was able to use the Client's value framework to ensure investment options are weighed against their strategic objectives. The result was a flexible, robust optimisation tool that considers all asset interventions and performance metrics when creating an optimised plan. Different investment scenarios can be explored such as “what performance level can we achieve for X budget vs Y budget” and “what is the minimum spend required to hit Z performance scores”. The project required digital transformation, significant training and internal uplift through the sharing of best practice and hands on support and the delivery of a future roadmap to enhance the solution to ensure it grew with the client.
In 2021 Arcadis began working with DC Government to deploy our asset investment planning solution, Enterprise Decision Analytics (EDA). The project includes the prioritisation and optimisation of decisions across its US$14B diverse network of assets, including network infrastructure (roads and bridges), vehicles, buildings, and schools. EDA is used to help DC Gov understand the health and reliability of its assets. By using EDA’s predictive capabilities, DC Gov can quickly understand the impact of different factors on deterioration and identify where its budget will be best spent to minimize failures, reduce maintenance backlog and ensure DC Gov’s key internal and external KPIs are met. Through EDA’s ‘what-if’ scenario modeling capabilities, EDA will help DC Gov identify the best use of its budgets over the next 6 years as well as provide the reports required to support the business.
Implementation of EDA to achieve a faster, data driven approach for asset decision making, enabling comparison across all 61 asset types at Electricity North West (ENWL). An innovative, collaborative delivery model to reduce implementation costs – Arcadis created the first six asset types, ENWL created the remaining 19 and ongoing updates for all. ENWL was able to optimise maintenance decisions around their assets and significantly improve performance – all for a lower total spend. Through experience with electricity/ energy asset classes and historic projects, Arcadis can expedite delivery and ensure accelerated benefits and insights for stakeholders.
“Our Environment team brings significant track record in the delivery of linear infrastructure approvals to the next wave of Energy Transition projects. We understand the key pain points in securing a project approval and commencing construction and work closely with clients and regulators to ensure this is seamless.
The Environmental Services team is a multidisciplinary group of experts delivering comprehensive environmental solutions across all stages of a project lifecycle. From strategic site and route selection to environmental planning, due diligence, restoration, and construction support, the team provides tailored advice to achieve sustainable, compliant, and innovative outcomes. With a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, environmental risks, and sustainability principles, they help clients meet their goals while protecting the environment and addressing stakeholder needs. The team’s expertise spans ecology, geospatial analysis, water advisory, environmental planning and management, sustainability advisory, and waste management. By offering integrated, data-driven solutions, they address complex environmental challenges—whether assessing feasibility, managing environmental approval processes, managing risks, or driving sustainable design. In addition to strategic advisory, the team provides hands-on support during construction, managing environmental risks and ensuring compliance. They also specialise in restoration and sustainable land management, leaving a positive legacy.
• Restoration and Contamination • Environmental Assessment and Planning • Planning advice • Water Advisory • Sustainability Advisory • Ecology • Circular Economy • Strategic waste advisory • Environmental management and construction support • Environmental due diligence • Geospatial analysis • Site / route selection and multicriteria analysis • Auditing and Compliance • Environmental Risk Assessment • Environmental and sustainability engineering • Sustainability advisory • Greenhouse assessments • Climate change risks assessments and adaptation
With an array of in-house technical specialists, we are well placed to guide development projects though all phases of the project lifecycle.”
Snowy Hydro 2.0
Project Rosedale Green Hydrogen Project
Offshore Wind Site Identification and Regulatory Framework review
Arcadis assisted a confidential client with an evaluation of siting opportunities of an offshore windfarm off the south-east coast of Australia. The role involved compilation of key environmental construction and operational constraints and presenting these via a web-based GIS portal. The project also evaluated the existing transmission network and where coal-fired power plants are planned for retirement to assess the merits of different connection points. The current and likely future regulatory framework for off-shore wind was evaluated, including Commonwealth and State environment, planning and energy legislation.
Arcadis are currently assisting in the early phases and EIS for a large scale solar and green hydrogen project. Arcadis have completed detailed environmental site and constraints analysis as well as preliminary master plans to minimise environmental impacts and optimise the project available footprint. Arcadis has recently commenced the planning approval process for the project, commencing preparation of an EIS to support the project approval. The project has complex environmental constraints (biodiversity visual amenity, water courses), which have been carefully considered early in the layout and master planning phases to minimise risk and optimise approval timeframes.
Snowy Hydro Limited (SHL) is constructing a pumped hydro-electric expansion of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme (Snowy Scheme), called Snowy 2.0. WeBuild, Clough and Lane Construction have formed the Future Generation Joint Venture (Future Generation) and have been engaged by SHL to deliver the Project. On this project, Arcadis worked with Future Generation to provide post-approval environmental management support. This included stakeholder engagement and consultation obtaining tier 2 approvals, ongoing environmental compliance, consistency assessments and review of construction work method statements. The eight hydro Snowy power stations comprise 33 turbines with a total generating capacity of 4,100MW and produce on average, 4,500 gigawatt hours of renewable electricity each year
Wallerawang Battery Energy Storage System, NSW
Moorabool Wind Farm, VIC
Battery Energy Storage Systems, NSW and QLD
Arcadis is currently providing planning approval and environmental feasibility pathway advice for multiple potential Battery Energy Storage Systems in NSW and QLD. This has included permissibility guidance, approval strategies, government stakeholder consultation, environmental constraints analysis and the lodgment of two State Significant Developments (SSD) Scoping Report applications for two sites in NSW. Arcadis has been also been engaged to lead the SSD applications through to development approval.
Moorabool Wind Farm in Victoria, is under construction, and when completed in late 2019, will have 107 wind turbines producing 321MW annually. Arcadis was appointed to assist the client to project manage completion of the transmission line Cultural Heritage Management Plan and negotiate with the relevant Registered Aboriginal Parties, as well as undertake a planning assessment for the application to extend wind farm tip heights
Arcadis was engaged to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on behalf of Greenspot Wallerawang Pty Ltd (Greenspot) to support a State Significant Development (SSD) application under Part 4, Division 4.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment 1979 (EP&A Act). The BESS will be up to 500 MW and would provide up to 1,000 MWh of battery storage capacity (two hours of storage at maximum discharge rate). The EIS was lodged on 15 January 2022 and the Response to Submissions (RtS) was lodged on 4 May 2022. The Project was approved in July 2023.
Confidential Client - Oil and Gas Infrastructure Decommissioning (2023 – Ongoing)
BP Project – Compliance Monitoring and Drilling Program (2023-2025)
Confidential Client – PFAS Decontamination (2021- Ongoing)
Per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) containing Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF) are present at our clients site, an active facility and important cultural heritage and natural environment conservation area. Reputational, legal and environmental risks are driving clients to revaluate their use of firefighting chemicals. Over the past two years Arcadis have undertaken proactive decontamination of PFAS in fire suppression systems and emergency response infrastructure (fixed and mobile) for our Client to mitigate environmental and reputational risks in advance of regulatory and industry best-practice requirements. The project team were among the first globally to use Arcadis’ patented decontamination product V171 (or FluoroFighter), a chemical solvent designed to remove PFAS, to demonstrate a safe, effective, sustainable and minimally intrusive transition was possible for the Client.
Arcadis has been engaged by BP for the groundwater monitoring 55 facilities located across Western Australia, comprising approximately 150 groundwater wells and the installation of over 100 new wells through to the first quarter of 2024, increasing the number of compliance groundwater monitoring wells to 250. For this project, Arcadis fieldwork staff have been applying a combination of Hydrasleeves and low-flow techniques for the sampling activities. Field technicians worked together with office staff to ensure all notifications and site access approvals required prior to fieldwork were complete and all required equipment was acquired prior to fieldwork being conducted. Arcadis is actively working with BP and their other consultants and partners to optimize office workflow through digital data collection, storage, and automated outputs for reporting purposes.
Arcadis is completing multiple contaminated site investigations as part of a large-scale decommission program for a long-term oil and gas facility The site has a large number of former oil well pad sites and areas of ancillary support functions. Arcadis are investigating soil and groundwater on multiple sites at the facility to assess contamination impacts across a broad suite of potential contaminants. These investigations are also to supporting the development of a strategic approach for decommissioning and site closure, including stakeholder engagement and return of the land to native landowners. Arcadis’ role at the site includes desktop evaluation of site conditions, field collection, data management, risk assessment and identification of potential contaminants of concern associated with different infrastructure and operations types.
“There has been significant progress in the infrastructure and resources sector on what we must achieve for a sustainable future. The focus must now be on the how. At Arcadis, we have integrated sustainability into our design and engineering teams to deliver sustainable design as business as usual.”
At Arcadis, we share a vision for the future: we want to better the communities in which we live, improving quality of life for everyone. And we know the companies we work with do too. The greatest global challenge of the modern world is climate change. From the IPCC’s ‘code red’ for humanity, to rising social expectations and increasing regulatory activity and environmental, social, governance (ESG) standards; organizations need to transform the way they do business and report on progress to continue thriving in the world of tomorrow. With so much changing and fast – emerging regulations and frameworks, new technologies, increasing stakeholder maturity, and customer demand – the right path to Net Zero for your organization may not always be clear. It is a difficult problem to solve and represents an opportunity for change, leadership, collaboration and innovation. We can help you make the right start, wherever you are in your journey. We have insights, solutions, and frameworks that work.
• Climate Change Risk Assessment and Adaptation • Carbon Mitigation and Net Zero Pathways • Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Strategy and Reporting • Sustainability Ratings • Materiality Assessment • Life Cycle Assessment
Sustainability Advisory
Sustainability Advisory, Various Major Projects – Transport for NSW, Transport and Main Roads, John Holland, CPB, Acciona, Gamuda
Climate Change Advisory – Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Portfolio Wide Climate Change Risk Assessment – TAFE NSW
TAFE NSW has a portfolio of assets spread across a broad geographical area and needs to integrate climate change risk assessment and adaptation planning into its 20-Year Infrastructure Strategy (20YIS). Maintaining flexible and adaptable learning spaces in the future will require a pragmatic and cost-effective approach that manages the reputational, societal, and environmental risks as well as the financial risks associated with the future climate. Core to our delivery of this project is the deployment of our in-house Risk Assessment Adaptation Platform (RAAP), which consists of multiple modules that support a step-by-step risk and adaptation assessment. This digital platform will be deployed in combination with our team of experienced sustainability, digital, built environment and risk professionals. This combined project was delivered by the Sustainability and Digital Advisory teams along with GIS environmental and engineering experts.
Arcadis has been engaged by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water as an expert sustainability advisory service provider to support Climate Change readiness across three Government agencies. The role involves developing bespoke services in collaboration with the government agencies to increase their capability in managing the risks and opportunities associated with climate change. The three agencies we are working with include Regional NSW, Schools NSW and Transport for NSW.
Arcadis provides sustainability advisory services integrated with engineering services as part of our major infrastructure project delivery. Experience includes working as advisors to major clients across the private and public sector. We have worked on some of the largest and most complex projects in Australia including the WestConnex, Coffs Harbour Bypass, Sydney Metro, Suburban Rail Loop, Rockhampton Ring Road and Melbourne Metro. Our services included, sustainability strategy and management plan development, Climate Change Risk Assessment, Carbon Management, Sustainability Ratings Delivery, Leadership Training and Engagement and Sustainability Reporting.
“As our climate changes there is an ongoing need to plan for and manage water excess and water shortages. Our Water Team is available to develop solutions and undertake designs to use this precious resource in a way which is beneficial for the community and environment”
From managing droughts and floods to ensuring access to safe and clean drinking water for all, our greatest water challenges require innovative solutions. Our Water Team works across Australia bringing these solutions to a variety of clients from large private organisations to Water Authorities and local councils, all of whom are looking for better ways to manage the increasingly important resource that is water. Managing water resources in a sustainable way by offering a full-breadth of services throughout the entire water cycle, from water supply to water resource planning, treatment, and systems optimisation. We help create intelligent water networks and advanced asset management strategies, as well as advising on water re-use and desalination approaches. We take advantage of Arcadis’ long standing water engineering capability and capacity of European and American (North and South) offices. This intensive knowledge base and capability is in turn supported by design experts in ours Global Excellent Centres in India, the Philippines and Romania.
• Integrated Water Management • Floodplain Planning • Flood Management Plans • Flood Impact Assessments • Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modelling • Water Sensitive Urban Design • Water Quality Modelling • Water Resources Management • Water Source Supply Strategies • Security of Supply • Strategic Planning • Water Infrastructure Design • Water Treatment • Desalination • Utilities Design • Coastal Climate Change • Community Consultation • Independent Verification • Expert Witness
Project Rosedale Water Supply Strategy
Wind, Solar and BESS Facilities
Arcadis has extensive experience undertaking hydrological and hydraulic studies for the renewable energy sector across Australia. Example projects include Richmond Valley Solar Farm in NSW where Arcadis undertook a peer review role of modelling processes to ensure adherence to the latest Australian Rainfall and Runoff guidelines. Issues were identified and Arcadis was engaged to rectify and remodel for the client. Arcadis completed a hydrological and hydraulic study for a proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Clements Gap, South Australia which required application of first principal methods as limited data was available for modelling. The Gnarwarre BESS hydrologic and hydraulic modelling was undertaken for a range of flood events including climate change impacts and included a flood risk assessment for the proposed development.
Arcadis completed a water supply strategy to support an EIS for a proposed hydrogen generation facility, which requires a significant volume of water. Water source options reviewed included rivers, surface water, groundwater and recycled water. A water demand profile was established, and a water balance undertaken to enable sizing of infrastructure. The strategy included design of a river intake, pump station, transfer pipeline, storage and water treatment plant to enable a cost estimate to be generated. Water abstraction requirements were reported considering regulated and unrelated water, licensing structures water rights and approval processes.
Arcadis has been engaged by the Shoalhaven City Council to undertake a new flood study for Broughton Creek to improve understanding of flood behavior and impacts, in accordance with the current best practice guidelines. This is initiated to better inform management of the flood risk in the study area. Previous studies in the area have produced a hydraulic model, however, recent upgrades to the highway and changes in the catchment led to this model no longer being up to date. Arcadis’ aim is to update the hydrologic and hydraulic model by incorporating revised tailwater levels, applying the ARR 2019 Methodology and accurately representing the current catchment conditions. Key outcomes will include – review of existing flooding from stormwater and riverine impacts, upgrade and mitigation testing, and recommendations for preferred mitigation option.
The future of the Energy and Resources sector in Australia holds both challenges and opportunities. As the world moves towards a low-carbon economy, Australia, known for its abundant natural resources, must adapt to changing global trends and prioritise renewable energy sources. The sector is witnessing a significant shift towards cleaner energy alternatives such as Wind, Solar, and Hydro power. This transition will be supported by advancements in technology, increased government incentives, and growing public awareness of the importance of sustainability. Arcadis is well positioned as a leader in global Energy Transition solutions to help our clients accelerate a planet positive future.
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Marc Humm Market Sector Leader – Energy and Resources Level 5, 225 St. Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 M. +61 (0) 477 387 035 E: marc.humm@arcadis.com
