Sphere’s vision is to accelerate Australia’s transition to a more resource-efficient future by leading the delivery of next-generation waste, water and energy infrastructure.

We are a national infrastructure advisory firm working with governments, investors and industry to develop and deliver sustainable infrastructure projects and environmental investment initiatives. We combine commercial, legal, financial and technical expertise to help clients navigate complex infrastructure decisions, manage project risk and deliver long-term sustainable outcomes.


Cross-sector infrastructure expertise, focused on investable and deliverable outcomes

Led by founding partners Chris Godfrey, Ben Bowen and Kate Dryden, and supported by a growing national team, Sphere brings deep experience from senior roles across government, multinational, not-for-profit and private sectors in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Europe.

Sphere works across environmental infrastructure sectors including water, waste and energy, helping governments, investors and industry develop and deliver sustainable infrastructure projects and environmental investment initiatives. The firm provides strategic, technical, commercial, financial and legal advisory services across all stages of infrastructure and project development.

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

We go beyond traditional advisory services. Acting as long-term partners, we provide the strategic, commercial and project delivery expertise needed at every stage of the infrastructure lifecycle.

Our expertise spans waste, water, energy and the circular economy, with a proven record of helping clients develop, finance and deliver sustainable infrastructure projects from concept and planning through to operations.

Sphere Infrastructure Services

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

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

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

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

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

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  • 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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Zenith Energy logo, featuring a stylized gray ribbon or wave design and the words 'zenith energy' in black text.
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Client Testimonials

  • "The team at Sphere infrastructure go above and beyond to achieve the clients' objectives in a professional manner. They demonstrate their broad ranging industry and specialist knowledge by achieving results above expectation."

    — Redland City Council

  • "We genuinely appreciate and enjoy working with Sphere and have done for many years now. Their commercial and technical expertise is invaluable and provides the guidance and experience that we need to ensure the required outcomes we need."

    — Coliban Water

Sector Overview

Sphere’s expertise across waste, water and energy infrastructure is deeply interconnected. Our understanding of commercial, technical and project delivery structures enables us to apply lessons and innovations across environmental infrastructure sectors.

Whether supporting resource recovery, renewable energy or water infrastructure projects, we help governments, investors and industry develop and deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that improve resilience, operational performance and long-term value for communities.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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