CDM Smith acquires NTEC Environmental Technology

CDM Smith has acquired NTEC Environmental Technology (NTEC), a boutique consulting firm in Western Australia specialising in the simulation of hydrological processes and environmental impact assessment (EIA). The addition of NTEC expands CDM Smith’s capabilities in the design and development of simulation models, field studies, data collection and interpretation, application of modelling software, calibration and uncertainty analysis, and related disciplines.

According to CDM Smith Managing Director - Australia Brad May, “With this acquisition, CDM Smith has an expanded portfolio of groundwater and hydrological services to offer to clients across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. NTEC’s specialised expertise complements CDM Smith’s existing environmental consulting and engineering capabilities and provides added value for our existing mining and oil and gas clients.”

The director and founder of NTEC, Dr Lloyd Townley, added, “In recent years, NTEC Environmental Technology has assembled a highly skilled and experienced team of quantitative engineers and scientists. We look forward to contributing to the next phase of growth of CDM Smith in Australia, providing a new gateway to a range of projects in Western Australia.”

Founded in 1995, NTEC has traded as an environmental consultancy, preparing environmental impact assessments for proposed mining projects and undertaking hydrological and groundwater modelling studies for the water resources, mining and coal seam gas industries.

CDM Smith has over 5000 employees and 125 offices worldwide, including locations in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.