Dams, Reservoirs and Major Water Infrastructure

Blending Global Expertise with Local Insight

With an extensive global water portfolio and ranked #17 in water engineering, Ayesa provides comprehensive solutions for the design, construction, and commissioning of key water infrastructure. This includes dams, reservoirs, aqueducts, pipelines, treatment plants, water networks, wastewater facilities, stormwater systems, hydroelectric plants, and flood protection structures. Our critical assets enhance water supply, irrigation, hydropower, and flood management

Dam & Reservoir Heritage: Ayesa has delivered over seventeen major dams, including the Serena Dam and its vast reservoir—one of the largest in Spain—standing 94 meters high and 600 meters long with a maximum volume of 3,232 hm³.  Developing a new dam or reservoir demands meticulous attention to topography, geology, seismic activity, and environmental impacts. Ayesa’s expertise covers all aspects of water-retaining structures, from risk assessments and feasibility studies to design, construction management, and technical support, with a team of specialists in hydrology, hydraulics, structural, and geotechnical engineering ensuring a joined-up approach to each project.

Major Water infrastructure Partner: Trusted by the world’s leading public agencies, developers and contractors, Ayesa is a top 20 engineering and technical advisor in water infrastructure. Ayesa provides valuable guidance throughout the lifecycle, from planning, site investigations, modelling and sedimentation studies, economic appraisal, and outline design to detailed design, construction supervision, and commissioning and rehabilitation.

Construction Supervision and Design Verification: At Ayesa, we leverage advanced technologies like BIM and Digital Twinning to streamline construction, enhance decision-making, and improve stakeholder consultation. These tools provide seamless cloud access to models for all relevant parties, ensuring efficient collaboration and project management. Read about the 6 advantages of BIM in Dams and reservoirs 

Owners Engineer and PDSP Services:  As an Owner’s Engineer, Ayesa acts as the client’s technical representative, ensuring project objectives are met across diverse capex-rich projects like dam construction, canals, and irrigation. Similarly, PDSP services support project development by providing expertise in planning, risk assessment, and financial modelling, ensuring informed decision-making and project success. Together, these services ensure projects are delivered efficiently, meeting regulatory requirements and industry standards.

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