Supporting Queensland to deliver safe, fit-for-purpose and value-for-money water security projects
Why we exist
Queensland faces increasing pressure from drought cycles, population growth, and climate variability. Water infrastructure projects must be delivered efficiently, safely, and with long-term operational performance in mind. Queensland Water Resources was established to meet this challenge. We are a water infrastructure business delivering integrated advisory, engineering, delivery and operational end-to-end security solutions to government clients. We simplify complexity and align outcomes across the full project lifecycle.
Our unique approach
Traditional water projects are typically delivered through fragmented stages, with separate teams engaged for advisory, design, construction, and operations. Our model delivers a seamless, risk-managed solution that prioritises whole-of-life value.
Aligned, end-to-end delivery across the full project lifecycle
We align decision-making, risk, and commercial drivers from business case through to operations — delivering fit-for-purpose, value-for-money water infrastructure.
Specialist, fit-for-purpose solutions for unique water challenges
We recognise that every water project is unique and assembles specialist, best-for-purpose teams to solve complex, location-specific challenges.
Long-term, safety-first partnership focused on enduring outcomes
Queensland Water Resources partners with clients for the long term, prioritising safety, community integration, and sustainable outcomes over transactional project delivery.
Services
Advisory & project development
- Field investigations and feasibility studies
- Business case preparation
- Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)
- Project finance support
- Estimating and commercial advisory
Engineering & design
- Process and non-process engineering
- Concept design through to Issued for Construction (IFC)
- Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) certification and sign-off
- Risk-based, constructible design solutions
Planning, approvals & digital
- Planning and approvals management
- Surveying services
- Building Information Modelling (BIM) and digital engineering
Construction & delivery
- Construction and construction management
- Principal-led, alliance, or collaborative delivery models
- Strong focus on safety, constructability, and stakeholder integration
- Risk-based, constructible design solutions
Operations & maintenance
- Operations readiness and handover
- Ongoing operations and maintenance services
- Asset performance optimisation and lifecycle planning
About us
Led by Kevin McAlpine, a senior executive with more than 25 years’ experience leading the delivery of major infrastructure projects Australia and in internationally, QWR investigates, designs, engineers, constructs, and operates water infrastructure assets. Services can be scoped or scaled to suit client requirements, from early advisory through to long-term operations.
Safety is the priority at QWR – at all times and across all activities. Safety considerations are embedded from early planning through to operations and maintenance.
QWR actively embraces evolving technologies to improve environmental outcomes, safety performance, and long-term asset resilience.
Get in touch
Talk to us about your next project.
Call on +61 438 590 780 or email us using the form below.
"*" indicates required fields