Water Research Laboratory
The ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Water Research Laboratory (WRL) is a world-leading fundamental and applied research organisation tackling the most challenging water engineering problems faced by the world today.
For over 60 years we have successfully bridged the gap between industry and academia. Combining professional engineers completing commercial projects with an academic team focused on education and research. Our team specialises in areas of coastal, environmental, nature-based solutions, hydrology, water resources, hydraulics and groundwater.
Our team successfully bridge the gap between industry and academia.
4 fully equipped laboratories for research and specialist consulting studies.
We have the equipment and knowledge to collect and analyse real-world data.
All about WRL
Explore our projects
From building intricate physical models of dam spillways, to restoring tidal flow in wetlands, and managing the largest coastal monitoring network in the world, our scope is incredibly broad!
Our dedicated Projects Team provides specialist consulting, research, design, management and planning services for water, energy, catchments and coasts.
Our people
Our team includes a blend of professional engineers and scientists undertaking commercial research for industry and government, and an academic team focused on high quality education and research.