GHD

What GHD Does

GHD is a global engineering and environmental consultancy providing multidisciplinary services across Australia and internationally. The firm operates in South Australia alongside multiple international offices spanning North America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. GHD delivers integrated solutions across built environment, infrastructure, environmental assessment, and strategic planning disciplines.

Environmental Services

The practice prepares environmental impact assessments and sustainability strategies under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and Development Act 1993. Environmental services include:

• Environmental impact assessments for major developments and infrastructure projects
• Water resource management and supply security studies
• Environmental compliance monitoring and reporting
• Contaminated site investigations and remediation strategies

Built Environment and Planning

GHD provides architectural design and urban planning services supporting development applications under South Australian planning legislation. The firm works across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Planning and design services encompass:

• Master planning and urban design for greenfield and infill developments
• Development application preparation and approvals management
• Transport planning and traffic impact assessments
• Infrastructure design and project delivery services

Infrastructure and Transportation

The team specialises in transport infrastructure planning and civil engineering design for public and private sector clients. Transportation projects include road networks, public transport systems, and active transport infrastructure. Infrastructure capabilities include:

• Highway and arterial road design and traffic modelling
• Public transport infrastructure and interchange facilities
• Utilities infrastructure including water and energy systems
• Digital infrastructure and smart city technologies

Professional Credentials and Experience

GHD holds registrations with Engineers Australia and maintains professional memberships across planning and environmental disciplines. The firm carries out projects for government agencies, utilities, and private developers across multiple Australian jurisdictions. Professional credentials include:

• Registered Professional Engineers and certified environmental practitioners
• Planning Institute of Australia and Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand memberships
• Government agency panel appointments for infrastructure and environmental services

Service Areas

GHD serves South Australian metropolitan and regional areas from Adelaide operations. The firm covers Greater Adelaide councils, regional development areas, and major infrastructure corridors. Service delivery extends across:

• Adelaide metropolitan area and Adelaide Hills councils
• Regional South Australia including Murray Lands and Limestone Coast
• Interstate projects through national office network