Anthony Gaffney

Anthony is a Senior Principal Water Resources Engineer with more than 25 years of experience delivering hydrology, flood hydraulics, and floodplain management solutions across Australia’s infrastructure, transport, government, energy, and resources sectors. 

On behalf of clients, Anthony assembles and manages multidisciplinary project teams to deliver practical, risk-informed water engineering solutions. His experience includes flood modelling, floodplain management, design of hydraulic structures and watercourse diversions, mine infrastructure assessments, and independent technical reviews for some of Australia’s largest mining, transport, and infrastructure projects. He has led the planning, design, assessment, and independent review of complex catchments and flood-related infrastructure, providing technical leadership on major projects, from strategic studies and business cases through to detailed design and construction support. 

 Anthony’s hands-on approach to problem-solving and technical leadership is exemplified by his involvement in major road, rail, and mining projects. He continues to apply his expertise across the energy and minerals, government, and transport sectors, with projects under his technical leadership recognised through industry awards and award nominations. 

Over the past two decades, Anthony has demonstrated sustained leadership and service to the water engineering profession through his involvement with Engineers Australia’s Queensland Water Panel, serving as secretary, chair, and past chair, and with the National Committee on Water Engineering. He has served on organising committees for local water symposia and for national and international conferences, including the Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium (2018 and 2022), the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (2011), and the Fifth International Symposium on Hydraulic Structures (2014). This enduring contribution reflects a deep commitment to advancing the profession, fostering continuing professional development, and promoting engineering excellence. 

Specialties
  • Hydrology and Flood Hydraulics
  • Hydraulic Structures
  •  Floodplain Management
  • Community Consultation
  • Technical Practice ManagementÂ