Dam Design
REC offers expertise in evaporation and water storage dams. Our experience spans a range of dam types, including water retention dams, fly ash impoundments, leachate containment systems, process water dams and sediment control structures.
Water management and infrastructure
Water security
Complete water management solutions
We apply deep geotechnical understanding to help organisations solve water security challenges, minimise waste and create measurable efficiencies in water use, design and processing.
Our holistic geotechnical, hydrogeological and hydrological solutions help clients manage their water resources sustainably, covering all aspects of water in design including sourcing, treatment and disposal.
With the support of our powerful GDMS platform, we fast-track the development of dewatering and groundwater management plans, helping clients navigate complex environmental and operational challenges with confidence.
Water management expertise and experience
Hydrogeological and Groundwater Management
Our specialist team bring fresh thinking to the complex challenges of groundwater resource management. We develop tailored water quality management plans, implement robust monitoring protocols and design effective remediation solutions when necessary.
Surface Water Quality Management
We conduct watershed and draining assessments to assess how land use changes and development impact surface water systems. This informs our design of integrated surface water management infrastructure engineered for specific site conditions.
Environmental Water Monitoring and Compliance
In collaboration with operators and regulators, we monitor and facilitate compliance with global standards, as well as local, state and federal government requirements.
Our technology
Smarter water management starts with GDMS
Our GDMS platform brings a new level of clarity and control to site water management. Its advanced toolkits for dam monitoring, surface water modelling and groundwater analysis provide complete visualisation of your site’s water footprint in one centralised platform.
Originally developed to enhance mine tailings design, GDMS leverages geotechnical data and hydrological insights to optimise water recovery, minimise waste and improve water security outcomes.
By unifying technical modelling, real time monitoring and compliance reporting, GDMS empowers operators to make faster, data-driven decisions.
landfill and leachate management
We provide expertise in construction and maintenance of landfill and waste management sites, ensuring safety and efficiency at every stage. We offer complete oversight and verification during construction, as well as the management and monitoring of waste containment systems ensuring long-term performance.
In addition, we focus on the safe handling of effluent and other waste byproducts, delivering responsible solutions that minimise environmental impact and promote sustainability throughout the site’s lifecycle.
We partner with regulatory authorities at national,state and local levels to ensure projects meet and exceed compliance requirements, including approvals, inspections and regulatory submissions. Our team adheres to international best practices and standards such as Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD) while addressing location-specific challenges and community expectations.
Frequently asked questions
Water management is high-stakes and often high-complexity. REC simplifies the process with smart, data-driven solutions powered by engineering expertise and innovative technology.
Have more questions?
Get in touchGDMS (Geotechnical Data Management System) is REC’s proprietary cloud-based platform that combines advanced 3D modelling with live data integration to manage water infrastructure across the full lifecycle. It brings together water balance models, geotechnical data and real-time performance metrics, empowering operators to make faster, more informed decisions. GDMS also streamlines regulatory reporting, helping keep your TSF compliant.
Designed for both technical and non-technical users, it’s intuitive, powerful and built to support safer, smarter water management.
We offer advanced monitoring through GDMS, with features like live data integration, real-time water balancing and early warning systems for potential issues, giving operators full visibility and control.
The system enables real-time tracking of water inputs, outputs, movement and balances, offering valuable insights into deposition rates, storage capacity and system performance.
Absolutely. Our detailed reporting supports compliance across multiple jurisdictions, helping you meet environmental approvals, safety standards and design regulations, while reducing administrative delays.
Yes. We offer comprehensive dam design and safety assessments, including dam break studies, emergency response planning and ongoing risk mitigation strategies to support operational continuity and protect surrounding communities.
We have experience working on projects across Australia and the world. Our team is well-versed in international best practices like GISTM, ANCOLD guidelines and local regulatory requirements. Find out more about where we’ve worked.
We apply our expertise across diverse sectors including utilities, power generation, agriculture, waste management and civil infrastructure. Our knowledge of dam engineering principles is transferable, enabling us to design and manage evaporation dams, water storage dams, leachate containment and stormwater systems with the same scientific rigour and risk-based focus we apply to tailings dams.
Yes. We conduct thorough audits and assessments of existing water infrastructure and tailings facilities to identify risks, performance gaps and compliance issues. Our audits include detailed data analysis, structural assessments and recommendations for optimisation to ensure safety and regulatory alignment
Yes, we offer independent technical reviews to validate or challenge design assumptions, monitoring methodologies and compliance reports. This can help clients avoid costly mistakes and ensure robust, fit-for-purpose water management solutions.