The latest inspection is being conducted as part of East Gippsland Water’s ongoing maintenance program to boost the efficiency and reliability of its sewer network. The corporation said the latest round of inspections, to be completed by July, will help to identify and prioritise sections of pipe for repair or upgrade.
Approximately 12.2 kilometres of mainline sewers together with 256 access chambers have been inspected.
East Gippsland Water’s Managing Director Les Mathieson said “Finding damaged and leaking pipes underground can be a bit like looking for a needle in a haystack, which makes this CCTV filming invaluable. It’s less intrusive and time consuming than exploratory holes.”
Once field inspections are completed the information will be taken back to the head office of Rangedale Drainage Services, where the footage will be used to create detailed inspections reports. These reports will include assigning a condition grade and recommended action for each sewer line and access chamber. These reports are completed to the relevant Australian Standard’s and Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) codes.
