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The evolution continues

Vivax-Metrotech has released its latest CCTV inspection system, the vCam 5, a system that takes the vCam series to the next level.

Watermain construction and maintenance services sought

Fri, 14 June 2013 A number of councils across Australia are seeking tender submissions for drainage maintenance services and watermain construction.

Drain maintenance required throughout Australia

Wed, 22 May 2013 Several city councils across Australia have released tenders for sewer and drain maintenance and rehabilitation.

CCTV investigations identify potential issues underground

Tue, 21 May 2013 MidCoast Water recently undertook sewer line investigation work in Gloucester, New South Wales, assessing the condition of the sewer gravity mains as part of a regular program.

Sewer inspection works at Victoria Point

Tue, 30 April 2013 Redland Water has started urgent work to inspect the sanitary sewers in the Victoria Point area of Queensland.

The HD Profiler part two: case studies

Interflow has now performed its first projects with the HD Profiler, a sophisticated large diameter pipeline inspection system capable of providing accurate, objective data on the condition of the pipeline both above and below the water line. Here Ian Bateman reviews the projects undertaken by ACTEW and SA Water that have utilised the inspection system.

Calling all trenchless professionals

Tue, 26 March 2013 A number of companies are seeking drill operators, CCTV operators, locators and trackers.

Sewer line investigations to identify potential problems

Tue, 12 March 2013 MidCoast Water is investigating sewer lines in Forster, New South Wales, using a CCTV investigation program.

Trenchless tenders: WA, NSW and QLD

Tue, 18 December 2012 Recently released tenders across Australia include delivery of sewer rehabilitation, CCTV inspection, horizontal directional drilling pipe installation and sewer relining contracts.

Trenchless tenders: VIC, QLD and NSW

Wed, 12 December 2012 Recently released tenders across Australia include delivery of pipe rehabilitation, sewer CCTV inspection, pipe installation and pipe supply contracts.

SCRIT gets relining

Tue, 11 December 2012 The Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team has commenced a CCTV inspection in Fendalton, Christchurch, with the relining of earthquake-damaged wastewater pipes to commence after.

Trenchless tenders open

Thu, 5 July 2012 A number of tenders are presently available in Victoria to the trenchless industry.

Sewer CCTV inspection in Taupō

Tue, 5 June 2012 As part of Taupō District Council’s aim to reduce stormwater inflow and groundwater infiltration into the region’s sewerage reticulation system, the Council will undertake inspections of the system.

Pipe liners survive NZ earthquakes

Fri, 1 June 2012 Earthquakes in New Zealand’s Canterbury region between September 2010 and June 2011 caused extensive damage to infrastructure and property; however, a number of sewers rehabilitated and installed by Interflow remained unscathed in the region.

NSW sewage systems set for rehab

Tue, 29 May 2012 Kembla Watertech is currently carrying out maintenance and repairs to the sewer pipes within Ballina Shire in New South Wales.

Less than one month until ASTT Roadshow kicks off in NZ

Mon, 14 May 2012 With less than one month to go until the ASTT Roadshow 2012 hits New Zealand shores, now is the time to register.

NSW councils call for trenchless services

Tue, 1 May 2012 Two recently released tenders in New South Wales seek services for sewer main rehabilitation and the supply of CCTV inspection equipment for surveying stormwater drainage assets.

New life for Sunshine Coast sewers

Wed, 18 April 2012 Unitywater is currently completing an ongoing sewer relining program that aims to extend the life of Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay sewerage infrastructure.

A pioneer of the industry

With more than 50 years of experience in the water industry, it comes as no surprise that Bob Cadden was able to repeatedly introduce innovative and new techniques for renovating and installing mains.

Quick response to emergency lining

When Insituform was commissioned to urgently fix a leaking sewer pipe, the company had no idea what it was up against and rushed to the scene to investigate the problem.

New models for a new year

Vivax-Metrotech and sebaKMT have a selection of new products on offer for the year ahead.

Orange’s oldest pipes relined

Mon, 27 February 2012 In New South Wales, the City of Orange is relining some of its oldest pipes with PVC liner to give the 98-year-old pipes another 50 years of service life.

Panoramo technology arrives in New Zealand

VidPro Services, based in New Plymouth, New Zealand, has invested in the IBAK range of CCTV equipment, giving the company complete functionality across the Panoramo range.

Peter Slingsby

In this feature of Trenchless Australasia, ‘Voice of the Industry’ will profile legends of the Australasian trenchless industry. In this edition, Peter Slingsby, the founder of Australian Underground Surveys, now known as Underground Photographic Surveys-Auscodes, shares his thoughts on the past, present and future for Trenchless Technology down under.

Inspection solutions and new ideas

SebaKMT has supported the trenchless industry for many years and will be exhibiting at No-Dig Down Under 2011. To celebrate this event the company is launching a number of updated and new products.