Dams
Regional water resources studies
- Hydrological studies
- Impacts of climate change
- Systems analyses
- Potential water use: water supply, hydropower, irrigation, regulation
- Reserve determinations.
Dam and river intake selection
- Desktop studies
- Reconnaissance of suitable dam locations
- Geomorphological investigations
- Geotechnical investigations:
Foundations
Construction materials sources.
Dam feasibility studies
- Flood and yield modelling and systems analyses
- Investigation of alternative dam and spillway types
- Comparisons with alternative sources, e.g. groundwater, desalination
- Investigation of hydropower potential
- Preliminary dam, intake and spillway design and cost estimates
- Project financing and financial impact studies
- Operational requirements and annual costs
- Economic analyses to determine best option.
Dam detail design, tendering and construction management
- River hydraulics and backwater modelling
- Sedimentation and seismic studies
- Environmental and social impact assessments
- Dam embankment stability and seepage analyses
- Spillway computational and hydraulic modelling
- Intake, outlet and hydropower plant design
- Ancillary works and structures design
- Access roads and bridges design
- Environmental and emergency water release systems
- Preparation of bidding documents
- Management of bidding and award processes
- Construction monitoring
- Management, operation and maintenance plans.
Dam rehabilitation
- Dam safety inspections
- Repair and maintenance
- Dam embankment raising options
- Spillway and outlet works refurbishment
- Plant and equipment refurbishment
- Environmental remediation
- Revised management, operation and maintenance plans.
