News and Articles
Dec 11, 2023
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Paradigm shift in the asset management of wastewater
A paradigm shift has taken place in the asset management of wastewater network in the Federal Republic of Germany over the last 18 years.
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Dec 08, 2023
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Co-ordinated action needed now to avoid sky-rocketing water & wastewater costs
It is nothing new that the pipeline network has a huge backlog in Norway. There will soon be a doubling and tripling of water and sewage charges to clear the backlog.
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Dec 06, 2023
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LeakNavigator saves millions of litres of water
The UK’s largest water and wastewater company, Thames Water, has selected Ovarro’s end-to-end service LeakNavigator to deliver a three-year leakage reduction contract, writes Tony Gwynne, global leakage solutions director at Ovarro.
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Dec 04, 2023
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Water loss reduction initiative expands to Mexico
In an effort to combat water loss, a global collaboration involving organizations from the UK, US, and Mexico is launching a long-term project in Querétaro, Mexico. Utilizing actionable AI, the initiative aims to manage and conserve water resources across 350km of pipelines, addressing a critical issue in a region suffering from droughts.
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Dec 01, 2023
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TBM on site for Melbourne CBD sewer upgrades
A microtunnel boring machine (TBM) has arrived on Elizabeth Street to help deliver one of the biggest upgrades to Melbourne CBD’s sewer network in more than a century.
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Nov 29, 2023
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Shedding light on evaporation
Researchers at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change our understanding of evaporation, a ubiquitous process in our environment. They found that under certain conditions, light can directly cause evaporation without the need for heat, and it does so even more efficiently than heat.
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Nov 27, 2023
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NEW UNITRACC Construction Site Documentation: "Rehabilitation of a DN 400 Concrete Gravity Sewer with a SAERTEX-LINER® MULTI over a Length of 69 m" (CIPP)
New construction site documentation in the renovation section of the e-learning platform: Rehabilitation of a DN 400 concrete gravity sewer with CIPP lining using SAERTEX-LINER® MULTI, type S+ Standard. The objective of this rehabilitation measure was to enhance the structural integrity and restore the impermeability of the old sewer. This digital learning unit was developed with contributions from the renowned manufacturer SAERTEX multiCom GmbH.
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Nov 24, 2023
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Tracto grundoram supports sewer replacement at coastal town
Budleigh Salterton is a popular and picturesque seaside town situated within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Located at the start of the stunning Jurassic Coast; a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognised for its outstanding rocks, fossils and land forms; it is a year-round tourist destination.
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Nov 22, 2023
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Interflow’s sustainability strategy
Having been in business for 86 years, Interflow has proven it knows a thing or two about longevity. Right now, that requires an all-encompassing sustainability strategy, as Richard McCarthy, Interflow’s executive general manager southern region, explained.
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Nov 20, 2023
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Mastering public sector challenges together
An interview with Managing Director Robert Ristow
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Nov 17, 2023
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Tractebel and Aurecon forge strategic partnership to revolutionize dam projects in Queensland, Australia
Tractebel and Aurecon form a strategic alliance to revolutionize dam projects in Queensland, Australia, combining their global expertise and local knowledge to meet the rising demand for dam upgrades.
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Nov 15, 2023
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HDD to help Monarto pipeline project
SA Water will use horizontal directional drilling (HDD) to assist in installing a section of pipe underneath the Melbourne to Adelaide rail corridor.
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Nov 13, 2023
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Neom’s sustainable water solutions with renewable desalination
Saudi Arabia’s visionary city, Neom, is leading the way in sustainable water solutions with the construction of a desalination plant powered entirely by renewable energy.
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Nov 10, 2023
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Adept delivers on Geelong infrastructure project
Adept Civil Group has successfully delivered on a sewer reticulation extension project at the Charlemont Rise estate.
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Nov 09, 2023
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NEW LAUNCH: UNITRACC Module "Details on the Installation of Lining with UV Cured-in-Place Pipes" (Renovation: CIPP)
Introducing the new e-learning module for the course "Renovation: Lining with Cured-In-Place Pipes"! This module focuses on the installation of UV CIPP using the high-quality SAERTEX-LINER® specifically designed for gravity pipes and sewers - with contributions by renowned manufacturer SAERTEX multiCom GmbH.
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Nov 08, 2023
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Future perspectives - Give water somewhere else to go
Extreme rainfall, flooded streets, destroyed houses and infrastructure, people fighting for their lives amidst the floods. 2021 was also marked by such tragic events. It´s time to ask how flood disasters happen, and what can be done about them.
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Nov 06, 2023
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Australia’s end-to-end trenchless technology solution provider
Since the introduction of the first horizontal directional drill, the Navigator® HDD, through to deployment of the latest in bore planning software, Vermeer Australia has partnered with Australian trenchless specialists to help them deliver infrastructure projects of all sizes for over 30 years.
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Nov 03, 2023
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A durable tool for sewer cleaning
KAISER national after sales manager Roger Woods spoke with Trenchless Australasia about the company’s game-changing sewer cleaning vehicles.
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Nov 01, 2023
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Managing variable wastewater flows from festival venue
Wastewater treatment technology from WCS Environmental Engineering is delivering enhanced ammonia removal at a village treatment works which manages seasonal flows and loads.
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Oct 30, 2023
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A staple in trenchless technology
Pezzimenti Trenchless has showcased the strength of microtunnelling through its work on a sewerage project.
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Oct 27, 2023
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The importance of engineering education for young women
Megan Miller, director of product marketing at Deltek, shares her thoughts on how we can see more women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers, helping young girls and women understand what a career in engineering looks like.
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Oct 25, 2023
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SAERTEX-LINER® H20 completes successful appraisal with WSAA
SAERTEX-LINER® H20 Type S+XR has successfully completed appraisal by the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) for the renovation of drinking water pipes.
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Oct 23, 2023
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Drain inspection cameras capable for toughest trenchless projects
With a range of products on offer through ROTHENBERGER, RICO offers different types of cameras to assist the trenchless industry.
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Oct 20, 2023
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Enhancing water security: A sustainable approach to drought and rainfall
The Vlaanderen WaterProof project, backed by a scientific study from VITO (Vlaamse instelling voor technologisch onderzoek), is exploring sustainable water management strategies in the Kempen region to combat the effects of climate change. The project focuses on better retention and reuse of rainwater, with sand extraction pits like the Donk pit in Dessel and the Rauw pit in Mol playing a crucial role as potential reservoirs and alternative water sources.
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