Our vision is to accelerate Australia’s transition to a circular economy by leading the delivery of next-generation waste, water & energy infrastructure.

Sphere Infrastructure is a national specialist advisory firm working with governments, investors and industry to design and deliver environmental infrastructure that drives systems change. We combine commercial, legal, financial and technical expertise to help clients navigate complexity, de-risk decisions and unlock sustainable value.

Sphere partners with governments, investors and industry to deliver the infrastructure and investments that build a resilient future

We go beyond traditional consultancy. Acting as long-term partners, we provide the clarity, strategy and execution support needed at every stage of the project lifecycle.

Our expertise spans waste, water, energy and the circular economy, with a proven record of guiding clients from concept and planning through delivery and into long-term operations.

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Cross sector infrastructure expertise for a circular future

Led by founding partners, Chris Godfrey, Ben Bowen and Kate Dryden, and supported by a growing team of resources, Sphere has a wealth of accumulated knowledge and experience from working in senior roles across the government, multinational, not-for-profit and private sector in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Europe.

Sphere works across waste, water & energy, environmental infrastructure, and services to help clients deliver on their goals by providing expert guidance on the technical, financial, commercial, legal, and strategic aspects of their business or projects.

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Sphere Infrastructure Services

  • We support strategic planning, investment and procurement decisions, grants, governance and market analysis to deliver long-term infrastructure outcomes.

  • Sphere provides commercial advice from feasibility to financial close, supporting structuring, funding, risk, due diligence and negotiations for complex projects.

  • Sphere helps clients deliver projects on time, within budget and quality, providing governance, project management, executive support and embedded coordination.

  • We guide clients through development pathways, providing technical, financial, commercial, legal and strategic advice to achieve planning approvals nationwide.

  • We guide clients through complex deals, managing due diligence, stakeholders and execution to ensure seamless, efficient transactions and successful outcomes.

  • We help clients maximise value by improving asset performance, assessing delivery models, and supporting negotiations to optimise operations.

Our Clients & Partners

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Sector Overview

Sphere’s expertise across waste, water and energy is deeply interconnected. Our understanding of commercial and delivery structures enables us to apply lessons and innovations from one sector to another. Whether optimising resource recovery, integrating renewable energy or improving water efficiency, we bring a systems-based approach that drives circular economy outcomes, resilience and long-term value for our clients and communities.

  • We advise governments and industry on commercial mechanisms to develop facilities that extract value from waste to reduce landfill, conserve resources and generate energy. Our commercial and strategic expertise spans the full waste cycle, supporting investment, policy and project outcomes that advance circular economy goals and sustainable resource recovery.

  • Water is a scarce resource, driving the need for efficient and innovative delivery and use. Sphere brings deep experience across public and private water sectors, with a strong understanding of process risk, delivery interfaces and financier expectations.

  • Sphere advises on sustainable energy solutions, focusing on behind-the-meter and integrated opportunities such as energy from waste and renewables. We help clients reduce emissions, improve efficiency and build resilience through commercially and environmentally sound strategies.

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A podcast investigating the breakdowns and breakthroughs in circular systems and infrastructure.

Hosted by Sphere Infrastructure’s own Kate Dryden & Justin Frank from Goterra.

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