Providing support to the Queensland resources industry

Reduce stress & stay focused on project outcomes

Waterline specialises in custom solutions for complex advisory, capital and site engineering projects.

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Our Capabilities

Advisory

Our advisory services provide strategic guidance and technical expertise, helping your business succeed through investor, project and asset services.

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Capital Projects

Our capital projects services specialise in open-pit, underground, and processing facilities and aim to deliver value-engineered designs that pragmatically address your needs.

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Operational Engineering

From ongoing site maintenance to urgent projects, our experienced boots on the ground team ensures your site operations run smoothly around the clock.

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Trusted by our clients

We treat your projects like our own.

At Waterline, we offer “practical, owner-minded solutions,” and tackle each project as if we were the owner. This approach ensures that our solutions are technically robust and realistically implementable, focusing on cost-efficiency, effectiveness, and your project’s long-term viability.

We manage every initiative with a clear understanding of your operational goals and limitations, striving to deliver outcomes that would benefit us if we made decisions for our assets.

Expertise built over years, delivered today.

Waterline has grown from a team of 2 in 2011 at Bowen to a leading engineering consultancy recognised throughout Queensland. We pride ourselves on our deep industry connections and ability to deliver results that exceed client expectations.

Words from our clients

Stanmore partnered with Waterline due to their agile and tailored engineering solutions for capital projects, and access to their experienced senior leaders and site engineers. Waterline brought an owner’s mindset to this engagement—they understood our challenges and requirements. They have been committed to delivering mutual success—can’t recommend them enough.

Been a pleasure working with Waterline, the output is a testament to their abilities.

Since engaging Waterline's 24-hour turnaround drafting services, we've seen significant benefits across both our engineering department and our trades in the field. We are now confident that we have reliable updates of our critical drawings, easily accessible by all our teams.

Providing this level of context for people that work on and operate draglines is one of the best safety shares that we can do…thanks Waterline.

A very energetic company that does its best to provide the requested services.

Why choose Waterline?

Tailored Solutions

Every client has unique challenges, so we create solutions tailored to your needs

Faster turnaround times

We work quickly and efficiently using our project management framework, which means faster turnaround times for your projects

More than a decade of experience

Our team of seasoned engineers have first-hand site experience, which means they bring on-the-ground knowledge to every task

Strategic Insights

We have years of industry leadership and successful project completions, giving us a unique perspective

Comprehensive risk management

With a strong emphasis on safety and risk reduction, we help you navigate the complexities of engineering projects

Full engineering lifecycle

From studies, through to operation, our multi-discipline team ensures comprehensive support throughout your project's lifecycle

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Proud Projects

BMA Intrinsically Safe Audit

BMA engaged our Electrical Team to audit their Intrinsically Safe (IS) calculations for equipment associated with the LW19 conveyor.

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Tarong Coal Bunkering Hazardous Area Compliance

Waterline was engaged by Stanwell to provide updates to Hazardous Area equipment at their site.

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Recognised Standard 23 Audits

Our team delivered a Gap Analysis of BMA’s SHMS that included an audit of site documents against clauses within RS23, with recommended actions for ensuring adherence to the Standard.

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BMA Broadmeadow | 57 Cut-through Project

The client engaged Waterline to provide multi-discipline support for its 57 Cut-through Project, to improve the productivity of its site.

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Non-Process Infrastructure – BMA | Moranbah Airport

The client engaged Waterline to provide Civil & Structural Engineering Design support to help them extend the life of their asset, while ensuring it was structurally sound and complied with Standards.

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Helping Visy build Australia’s most sustainable glass furnace in Western Sydney

Waterline’s Civil & Structural team supports Visy with bringing to life its new facility, Australia’s most sustainable glass furnace in Western Sydney.

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South Walker Creek Power Station

Our multi-discipline team delivered pre-feasibility level engineering support, providing integration project services and engineering design for items outside of the battery limits of the client’s vendors’ scopes.

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Power Modelling EAAS Aquila Mine

Our site-experienced Electrical Engineers have the practical knowledge and understanding of site challenges and what’s required to keep your site running 24/7. With our pragmatic approach, our Electrical Engineers are adept at ensuring your electrical system is compliant with Australia Standards, such as AS/NZS 3000 and 3008 while keeping your personnel safe.

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Site Wide Power Model Update BMA Broadmeadow Mine

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Power model updates BMA Daunia Mine

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Life of mine services modelling

As the compliance partner of choice, clients rely on Waterline to improve the delivery of raw service water, while complying with legislative requirements.

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Keeping sites compliant, efficient + safe

As the compliance partner of choice, clients turn to Waterline for support with the industry-wide Ampcontrol Burn-Brite voluntary suspension.

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Our largest 3D-printed project yet

To improve cyclone immunity and ensure the long-term sustainability of Hay Point Coal Terminal, BMA commenced a maintenance project to replace and upgrade one of the existing shiploaders and berths.

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Oaky Creek’s Capital Bridge

Optimal results from minimalist + practical infrastructure: how Waterline’s structural engineering services helped reduce Oaky Creek’s capital bridge cost.

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CreatEnergy’s Mobile Plant Approvals

CreatEnergy partnered with Waterline to create a comprehensive compliance and certifications dossier now adopted by clients including BHP, Anglo American and Rio.

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Delta Coal’s Chain Valley Colliery

Here’s how Waterline’s remote process control system (PCS) support & automation services have helped Delta Coal’s Chain Valley Colliery obtain a seven per cent improvement.

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BHP 3D-printed dragline scale models

How Waterline reduced BHP’s project familiarisation time from three weeks to three hours with 3D printing and asset modelling.

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Anglo American’s Moranbah North Mine

Waterline provided remote engineering support to Anglo American’s Moranbah North Mine via 24-hour turnaround drafting, ensuring compliance with Queensland’s mining regulations.

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Where We Work

Waterline proudly serves regions across Queensland, out of our bases in Brisbane and Mackay. We are deeply embedded in the Queensland Resources Industry, offering extensive services to mining and minerals processing facilities throughout the area.

Our expertise extends into New South Wales, where we support mining activities in the Hunter Valley, ensuring our reach encompasses key resource sectors in both states.