Welcome to the Damwatch website. We are a company of civil engineers, geologists and geophysicists with a passion for dams. We love what we do and delight in being able to apply our skills full-time to help our clients manage such high-value assets. We have a unique empathy with dam owners and asset managers because of our history and continued links to our parent company, Meridian Energy, New Zealand's largest state-owned renewable energy generator.

Damwatch is a highly respected niche consultancy business based in Wellington, New Zealand and provide services to hydropower, water and irrigation clients internationally. Our company enjoys an international reputation for innovation and excellence in dam engineering, dam safety, instrumentation and surveillance, applied to new dams and ensuring the safety of existing dams and canals. Damwatch also has a wealth of experience in river engineering, civil asset management and compliance.

Our people have broad and deep expertise spanning many years and many projects as dam designers, developers and owners. But our people, tools and processes are aligned to produce the optimal solution for our clients.

We pride ourselves on smart low total cost solutions using pin-point problem diagnosis. Our sophisticated dam surveillance tools keep dams operating safely ensuring owners are not incurring unacceptable risks.

We are always focused on 'best for project' outcomes. Our history ensures quality and safety come first, and our experienced team ensures solutions are appropriate for today's clients.