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WatRes Consulting
WatRes Consulting Limited is a specialist consulting firm focussed on the fields of Three Waters, Architecture & Planning, Transport engineering and Project Management.
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The Water team is experienced in 3-water infrastructure modelling, flood assessments, catchment planning, design and engineering consents.
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The team includes Engineers competent in design using Civil 3D/12D and modelling using our packages include InfoWorks ICM, MIKE by DHI, HEC-RAS, HEC HMS, Epanet.
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WatRes is founded by Ajay Desai who is a Chartered Civil Engineer with International experience working for various clients in New Zealand, United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates.
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The team particularly has experience at working with large scale land-use projects and interactions that occur with local and regional authorities.
Ajay is an experienced Civil Engineer and his International experience Civil design and hydraulic modelling brings in an understanding of best practices all around the world in the Civil industry.
Proficient in a variety of modelling and GIS software applications including:
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Mike FLOOD
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Mike Urban
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Mike 11
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Mike 21
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Mike 21FM
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lnfoWorks ICM
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lnfoWorks CS
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lnfoWorks RS
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ISIS/Flood Modeller
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HecRAS
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InfoWater
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InfoWater
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InfoSWMM
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H20MAP SWMM
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Epanet
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WinDes
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ArcGIS
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WaterRide
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MapInfo
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FEH
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Tuflow
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Excel Macros
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MapBasic
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STORM WATER
Hydrological and Hydraulic Modelling Design
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Flood Hazard Assessment
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Catchment Planning
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Infrastructure Planning
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Stormwater Management Plans
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Options Assessment
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Engineering Consents
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Technical Reviews
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Technical Trainings – Hydraulic Modelling
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Post-event Reporting
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Preparation of Expert Evidence for Hearings
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Geospatial Analysis
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Project Management
Project and Contract Management
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Watres has specialist capabilities in project management for all infrastructure requirements related to three waters, transport, and a range of community and private amenities.
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As we can provide and coordinate surveying, planning, designing, and engineering capabilities, we are often engaged for the whole process from master planning and consent planning - right through to contract/project management.
The benefits to our client include tight control and visibility on every aspect of your multi-stage projects and extensive expertise from every discipline to identify and resolve issues before they impact on the programme.
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Our team of experienced Architects, Civil Engineers, Project Managers and construction suppliers ensure that our clients all provides all services listed below - from Inception to completion for a hassle-free journey in their build.
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CONTRACT
MANAGEMENT
Manage all contracts with all suppliers and contractors on behalf of the client
PAYMENTS
Review and pay invoices from suppliers and contracts on behalf of the client where agreed
SHORTLISTING SUPPLIERS & CONTRACTORS
Work with the client to shortlist any required supplier, contractor, etc for the build
SITE SUPERVISION
Site visits and/or updates on the phone with the builder which can be conveyed back to the client at least three times a week and as and when needed
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consents
sub divisions
building consents
variation to consents
Due diligence for property purchases
Architectural design and interior detailing
Work with the Client to identify and appoint Structural Engineers for the build
Work with Structural Engineers to develop structural drawings and assist Architects to review and finalise these drawings
Work with the Client to identify and appoint all licensed suppliers for the build.
Work with the client to finalise the contract with the suppliers (including cost and programme)
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Review and approve all invoices raised by all suppliers
Order building supplies in a timely manner
Interactions with neighbours as and when required
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Transport
Transport is another core businesses for Watres.
With our delivery partners and the wider team, the services Watres provides in the transport section includes:
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Expert Advisory and Business Case Management
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Transport Planning and Resource Consent Application
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Transport Engineering Design (Multi-modal). We have a team in Auckland and India specialised in AutoCAD, Civil3D, Infraworks, vehicle tracking software.
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Programme and Project Management
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Transport Monitoring and Survey (including tube counts, Recap software)
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Transport Modelling (SIDRA, SATURN, AIMSUM, VISSUM)
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Safety Audit
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Management, Surveillance and Quality Assurance (MSQA)
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Slot trenching and service investigation
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Arborist Assessment
Our People
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Best quality home within reasonable budget
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High quality Project Management and workmanship on site
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Work cohesively with Architect to build the house as per the Client’s vision
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Detailed review of Architectural and Structural drawings
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Work with all suppliers to ensure expected quality of products are delivered at the best price in the market with no commissions
Ajay Desai
Principal Civil Engineer
Ajay is a Chartered Professional Engineer with specialised skills in civil design and modelling. He has global experience working in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates.
He has been instrumental in preparing numerous catchment management plans and infrastructure reports for private clients as well as for district and regional councils. His extensive knowledge of consent processes helps clients to prepare accurate, complete and timely documentation.
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Ajay is an expert user of a variety of design and modelling packages as well as spatial analytical skills in which he manipulates large volumes of geospatial data using Excel and geographic information systems (GIS).
He is one of our most experienced engineers across the water and transport sector and provides technical review to multiple Councils in New Zealand.
Ajay has experience in providing expert evidence in the Environment Court and other Council hearings.
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Qualifications and training:
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Chartered Member of Institution of Civil Engineers (CEng MICE)
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Chartered Professional Engineer of Engineering New Zealand (CPEng, CMEngNZ)
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International Professional Engineer (IntPE)
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APEC Engineer
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Member of Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (MCIWEM)
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Master of Engineering - Civil in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering (M. Eng)
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Bachelor of Civil Engineering (B. Tech)
Nikhila Bagal
Senior Architect / Project Manager
Nikhila is an experienced architect with specialised skills in design and construction project management. She has global experience working in New Zealand and India for various residential and commercial properties. She has successfully delivered projects to the highest standards with efficient project management saving time and money for her clients.