As a result, Griffith has attracted Professional Services Firm GHD to town through increased infrastructure investment from both the public and private sectors, as well as in renewable energy, water sustainability programs and increased corporate agricultural investment.

Former Griffith resident Dean Oliver has returned home Dean Oliver will front the organisation's local presence as senior project manager, backed by over a decade of experience working on major projects such as the North Connex, Sydney Metro North West and the Sydney Harbour Bridge Overhead Wiring Upgrade.

According to Mr Oliver, launching GHD in Griffith will complement the existing office in Wagga as well as place the company in the prime seat for projects in around the region from Hay to the Murray and Cober to Narrandera.

"By continuing to expand our capability in rural regions, we are firming our position as the preferred consultant for regional projects through long-term presence, increased competitiveness and local client relationships," Mr Oliver said.

Upcoming development includes the likes of the Lake Wyangan Water Sustainability Project which hopes to reintroduce recreational swimming, the Murrumbidgee and Murray National Park and Yanco Creek Modernisation projects and the recently announced canal upgrades for Murrumbidgee Irrigation made possible by $126m in grant funding.

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"We are seeing a lot more renewable projects come to the area," Mr Oliver said.

"There is this big shift happening in Griffith at the moment to renewable energy through wind, solar and even battery storage."

According to Mr Oliver there was a time where Griffith was seen as unsustainable for long term growth due to ongoing water restrictions, drought and the contentious Murray Darling Basin Plan.

"There was a big risk for a while that Griffith would lose its water and become a ghost town but I think that there has been this big U-turn now, partly due to the plan being modified," Mr Oliver said.

"We are also seeing a huge influx in corporate farmers who are increasing multi industry investment in town which now means Griffith isn't so reliant on just water. "

Mr Oliver also noted he was excited to see Griffith continue transitioning to renewables.

"Myself and GHD want to get involved in the future of water and the future of energy through renewable projects and water efficiency programs," Mr Oliver said.

"I am keen to really contribute to what is going to be a sustainable future for Australia here in Griffith."

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