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Register now for Trenchless Live 2010!

Mon, 26 July 2010 Keynote speakers for the Breakfast Session at Trenchless Live 2010 have been confirmed and online registrations are now open!

Council Profile: City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Trenchless Australasia — July 2010 Located in the hub of the goldfields of Western Australia, the city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is situated approximately 550 km east of Perth. The city covers 95,575 square km and is active in using trenchless techniques for relining its sewers.

Using drill slurry resourcefully

Trenchless Australasia — April 2010 Up until now the question of ‘what to do with that drill slurry’ has been unanswered. After investigations on how to improve the HDD industry and its work practices it has been discovered that the disposal of drill slurry is not only extremely important but can also be recycled to benefit the environment.

Nine hole win for HDD

Trenchless Australasia — April 2010 AJ Lucas won the $A95 million contract to use horizontal directional drilling to construct nine holes as part of the Gorgon LNG Project in Western Australia.

Why trenchless is the ‘green’ choice

Trenchless Australasia — April 2010 Governments and the broader community are demanding environmentally friendly choices and sustainable solutions – especially of the construction and infrastructure industries.

Sitting on the dock of the bay

Wed, 7 April 2010 Melbourne Water will be constructing its new headquarters at 990 Latrobe Street, Docklands and will consolidate its office-based operations into a sustainable and efficient building.

Shaw River to use HDD

Mon, 29 March 2010 In the most recent Environment Effects Statement for the Shaw River Power Station Project, located in Victoria, Santos outlines the possible use of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) for watercourse crossings along the associated pipeline's route.

Raining dollars for water projects

Wed, 17 March 2010 In response to increase pressure placed on water resources, caused by growing populations around Australia, the Federal Government has committed $A254.8 million through the National Water Security Plan for Cities and Towns.

New water pipeline for New South Wales

Wed, 10 March 2010 New South Wales Premier Kristina Keneally and Federal Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water Penny Wong have announced joint Federal and state funding for a pipeline to secure town water supplies for Lake Cargelligo, located in central west New South Wales.

Industry report reveals challenges ahead for Tas water

Thu, 4 March 2010 The first Tasmanian Water and Sewerage Industry Report has been released and shows that important challenges lie ahead for water corporations in Tasmania in developing infrastructure to the required standard over ten years.

I love Trenchless Technology!

Wed, 3 March 2010 The Trenchless Australasia magazine team loves Trenchless Technology – do you?

Environmental awareness wins the Qenos pipeline

Wed, 3 February 2010 Environmental awareness and sustainability has been the key factor in awarding the contract for a recycled water pipeline from the Altona Treatment Plant to Qenos Olefins in outer Melbourne, Victoria.

Costly desal plants an incentive to save water

Mon, 25 January 2010 Executive Director of the Water Services Association of Australia Ross Young has said that the taxpayer cost of new desalination plants around Australia will give consumers an incentive to save water.

Piping for irrigation in Tasmania

Fri, 22 January 2010 The trenchless industry is set to benefit from a number of irrigation projects currently underway in Tasmania in an attempt to tackle issues related to climate change and drought.

Green conduit for a green city

Wed, 13 January 2010 An Australian range of PVC-free environmental and safety conduit will be used in an eco-friendly city being built in Abu Dhabi.

Trenchless reduces Sydney Water’s waste

Mon, 11 January 2010 Sydney Water has announced that the use of Trenchless Technology during pipeline construction has contributed to a significant reduction in construction waste.

AJ Lucas recognised for eco-friendly technologies

Tue, 5 January 2010 AJ Lucas has received the Special Award for Infrastructure at the Ethical Investor’s ninth annual Australian Sustainability Awards.

Sustainability licences introduced in SA

Mon, 28 December 2009 A new licensing regime aimed at improving environmentally sustainable practices amongst industry in South Australia as been introduced.

John Holland wins Mardi-Mangrove pipeline construction contract

Fri, 11 December 2009 The Wyong Shire Council has awarded an $A65 million contract to John Holland for construction on the Mardi-Mangrove Link Project, located in New South Wales. The project includes microtunnelling under Wyong River.

AGIC webinar available now

Tue, 8 December 2009 Green Infrastructure enthusiasts who missed the AGIC’s inaugural conference in October this year can now use the online webinar service to view the entire conference.

Teaming up for solids handling

Trenchless Australasia — December 2009 Water is becoming increasingly scarce and projects require tighter economic controls, companies in the drilling game need affordable ways to process their mud solids. National 'down the hole' distribution company DTH Products has partnered with Tibban, makers of the MudPuppy line of solids control units, and industry leader Baroid to bring together an end-to-end solution that saves drillers time and money.

Rating Australia’s sustainability

Trenchless Australasia — December 2009 The Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC) will provide a robust framework to assess and rate sustainability performance for infrastructure projects.

Aussie made eco-friendly conduit recognised in Dubai

Thu, 3 December 2009 An Australian-manufactured range of PVC-free environmental and safety conduit has been recognised for innovation at the Big 5 exhibition, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in November.

Smart cities use Trenchless Technology

Tue, 24 November 2009 The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) is inviting interested local governments, private organisations, civil society groups and government agencies to take part in the Smart Cities Business Roundtable.

Adelaide desal TBMs christened by kids

Thu, 19 November 2009 South Australian Minister for Water Security Minister Karlene Maywald has joined students from the Hallett Cove Primary School at the Adelaide Desalination Plant construction site to welcome the arrival of Cora the Bora and Nessie – two 150 tonne tunnel boring machines.

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