Woods offers innovative and cost-effective modelling of stormwater, wastewater and water supply infrastructure, creating safer, better places for Kiwis to live. We are at the forefront of stormwater modelling, catchment planning, and flood risk management in New Zealand. Our deep knowledge and proven track record make us the top choice for councils and government agencies tackling today’s water challenges.
Our team has extensive experience using optimisation tools, GIS extensions, and advanced modelling software to improve efficiency and support complex analysis. By combining model building with field testing and calibration, we deliver cost-effective, reliable models and ongoing maintenance support. Hydraulic modelling allows us to tackle short-term infrastructure challenges with confidence — helping you prioritise maintenance investment under changing conditions, backed by data and advanced analytics.
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Water supply modelling
Water supply strategic planning and optimisation
Demand management
Leakage management, detection and control
Bulk supply pipelines
Design and planning
Supervision and commissioning
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Water asset management
Economic evaluation and whole life costing
Condition assessment and risk planning
Renewal’s planning and displaying hydraulic modelling outputs
Hydraulic Modelling – assessing current and future system performance
Predicating remaining useful life of network asses
Calculating risk using a weighted additive or a multiplication approach
Prioritising high-risk assets on both likelihood and consequence of failure and allocate expenditure to yield the greatest return on investment
With ongoing water reform, tighter drinking water standards, and continued population growth across New Zealand, infrastructure and renewals planning has become a key priority for our clients. We support both operational and capital planning by helping to programme water infrastructure upgrades and apply a risk-based, evidence-driven approach to decision-making. Our specialist tools include: Epanet InfoWorks WS Pro WaterGEMS AquaTwin Assets ArcGIS / QGIS Macros /SQLs