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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.

Sliplining in Kangaroo Flat

Tue, 21 May 2013 Coliban Water has recently begun a large-scale watermain renewal project in Kangaroo Flat, Victoria, which will use sliplining to renew over 2 km of watermain.

Industry leaders get behind No-Dig Down Under

Mon, 20 May 2013 Four of the industry’s most prominent key players, Hobas, Interflow, Kembla Watertech and Vermeer, have partnered with the ASTT to bring the 31st ISTT No-Dig Event to Sydney in 2013, to be held from 1-4 September. Trenchless Australasia takes a look at some of the companies’ most recent projects.

Perth pipelines to get high-tech water imaging

Tue, 14 May 2013 Water Corporation is set to begin a high-tech program in order to better assess the condition of watermains in the Perth CBD, which will help manage asset replacement and upgrades.

In-situ relining required in NSW

Fri, 10 May 2013 The Tamworth Regional Council has issued a tender for sewer and drain maintenance and rehabilitation by in-situ relining at Tamworth, New South Wales.

Key appointments for trenchless company

Tue, 30 April 2013 A leading pipeline rehabilitation company is set for major growth with two recent developments.

Expand your trenchless knowledge at No-Dig Down Under 2013

Tue, 30 April 2013 The upcoming 31st ISTT No-Dig Event, to be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre from 1-4 September 2013, will provide delegates with extensive opportunities to further their knowledge of the trenchless industry and trenchless techniques.

Trenchless tenders released

Tue, 30 April 2013 Several councils across Australia have released tenders for trenchless services.

Pipe bursting planned for Christchurch renewal work

Tue, 23 April 2013 Wastewater and stormwater renewal work, involving planned pipe bursting, has commenced in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Colac mains replacement to utilise directional drilling

Sun, 21 April 2013 Barwon Water will spend almost half a million dollars upgrading watermains in central Colac, Victoria, over the next two months.

Trenchless refurbishment required

Sun, 21 April 2013 The Sydney Olympic Park Authority has issued a tender for the inspection and trenchless remediation of stormwater drains across Sydney Olympic Park.

Sewer main renewal keeps a low profile with trenchless techniques

Tue, 16 April 2013 Coliban Water is carrying out the inspection and renewal of a large-diameter trunk sewer main in Bendigo, Victoria using spiral wound technology.

Water forces join to help rebuild Christchurch drainage systems

Tue, 9 April 2013 City Care, New Zealand’s leading water and wastewater maintenance service provider, has joined Nuflow’s expanding network of licensed installers.

New technology agreement to service New Zealand market

Sun, 7 April 2013 Kembla Watertech will partner with Auckland company Hydrotech Drainage to provide products and technical support in supplying solutions to their clients throughout New Zealand.

Interflow innovates with CIPP installation

Over the past year, Interflow has completed CIPP projects worth over $A10 million lining ovoid sewers in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.

Giving flooding the slip

Protecting the integrity of public assets is second nature for Kembla Watertech, yet the task to renew a major stormwater pipeline running through Biggera Creek Flood Detention Basin on the Gold Coast was a first for Kembla’s experienced spiral wound lining team.

5 minutes with Sudipta Basu

Trenchless Australasia speaks with industry expert and Sydney Water Principal Civil Engineer Sudipta Basu about the role of Trenchless Technology in Sydney, his predictions for the future of the technology, and his involvement at the ASTT conference.

Recognising industry leaders – ASTT Awards

Nominations for outstanding trenchless industry people, projects and new technologies for the 2013 ASTT awards will close 31 July 2013 – don’t miss this opportunity to nominate the leaders in our industry.

Stockton gas network upgrade strikes gold

Tue, 19 March 2013 A project upgrading the Stockton gas network in New South Wales has commenced by rehabilitating 25 km of gas mains using gold-lining.

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.

Long-term sewer rehabilitation contracts awarded in Victoria

Tue, 26 February 2013 Goulburn Valley Water and Barwon Water have awarded long term contracts for sewer rehabilitation.

Book your social ticket to 2013

Fri, 22 February 2013 The social events and touring opportunities have been confirmed for the Sydney-based International No-Dig Down Under 2013, and include exhibition opening cocktails, a tour on the beautiful Sydney Harbour and the prestigious ISTT and ASTT Awards Night and Gala dinner at an iconic Sydney location.

Flood-damaged pipeline given new lease on life

Tue, 19 February 2013 An $AU3.2 million essential upgrade is set to commence in February to replace a key section of flood-damaged pipe on the main water supply pipeline into Bairnsdale.

Trenchless services sought in NSW & QLD

Tue, 19 February 2013 Recently released tenders across New South Wales and Queensland include the supply of pipes, fittings and valves; rehabilitation services including CCTV and relining works; and trenchless installation of pipe under roads and rail.