Progress engineered. Problems solved.
GWE WAIKATO
From fertile plains to fast-growing urban centres and industrial hubs, GWE Waikato -formerly Mitchell Geocon – delivers expert geotechnical, civil infrastructure, stormwater, wastewater, drinking water and environmental engineering services.
Geotechnical Engineering in Waikato
Strong Foundations for Growth
Our geotechnical engineers bring decades of local knowledge to deliver safe, cost-effective solutions.
Site investigations and soil testing
Foundation and retaining wall design
Slope stability and settlement assessment
Liquefaction and ground improvement design
Groundwater and drainage control
Experienced team to carry out inspections
Earth Fill Control with own Soil Lab
Our Hilux-mounted Ground Master Geotechnical Drill Rig revolutionises investigation work. Compact, efficient and cost-effective, it enables reliable borehole drilling without expensive commercial rigs, ideal for residential sites through to large-scale industrial developments.
Civil Infrastructure Engineering
Practical Solutions for Real-World Projects
We provide civil infrastructure engineering and land development services across the Waikato to meet the region’s growing infrastructure needs.
Feasibility studies and due diligence
Land development and subdivision design
Greenfield and brownfield redevelopment
Roading, pavements and accessways
Sports and recreation facility design
Integrated water infrastructure (stormwater, wastewater, drinking water)
Stormwater Management
Protecting Communities and Industry
Stormwater management is critical for Waikato’s urban and rural growth. Our engineers provide:
Flood impact assessments
Hydrologic and hydraulic modelling
On-site detention and treatment design
Consent documentation for councils
Erosion and sediment control plans
Drinking Water Engineering
Safe, Reliable Supply
We design and deliver safe drinking water systems that meet the needs of Waikato’s communities, industries and rural developments.
Source selection and treatment process design
Transmission, storage and distribution
Water Safety Plans compliant with Drinking Water Standards NZ
Wastewater Engineering
From Residential and Industrial to Community
Residential Wastewater
Onsite wastewater systems for new builds, renovations, replacements and upgrades. We manage wastewater consents and compliance for faster approvals and reliable performance.
Industrial Wastewater
Specialist industrial wastewater solutions for Waikato industries including dairy, food processing and timber. We design trade waste systems that meet permit conditions while improving efficiency and sustainability.
Municipal Wastewater
Support for councils with planning, design and commissioning of municipal wastewater plants and networks, drawing on international and local expertise.
Small Community Wastewater
Specialist design and consenting for decentralised wastewater systems for subdivisions, maraes and campgrounds. Our small community wastewater design solutions meet cultural, environmental and regulatory expectations.
Environmental Services & Contaminated Land
Protecting the Waikato Environment
Our environmental engineers and SQEP qualified scientists help de-risk projects and manage contaminated land to support safe land use.
Environmental assessments and regulatory compliance
Preliminary & detailed site investigations (PSI & DSI)
Contaminated land remediation and site validation
Resource consent applications and reporting
Risk management and expert witness services
Why Choose GWE Waikato?
National coverage, with more than 40 years of local multi-disciplinary expertise.
Integrated expertise across civil infrastructure, geotechnical, stormwater, wastewater, drinking water and environmental services.
Specialists in Waikato consenting and compliance requirements.
Trusted partners to developers, councils, industries and property owners.