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From the magazine

Investment allowance: where do we stand post 30 June?

There is still much discussion in the market place about the investment allowance, and from what I hear, a lot of confusion, even from some prominent accounting firms. The following information is intended to clarify the position of the Investment Allowance and serve as a reminder that 50, 30 and 10 per cent allowances are still in play.
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From the magazine, HDD, Microtunnelling, Rehabilitation, Tunnelling, Utility location

“÷Lucy Loo’ tunnels under Melbourne

Just over twelve months have passed since construction began on the Melbourne Main Sewer Replacement. The project presents a range of technical challenges including crossing the Yarra River, tunnelling through variable geology and temporarily by-pass pumping the city's main sewer in two locations. In addition to the creation of over 450 jobs during its lifetime, the works will also provide much needed information on mechanised tunnelling through the infamous Coode Island Silts.
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From the magazine, HDD, Rehabilitation, Tunnelling, Utility location

Combined tendering benefits regional authorities

Fitzroy River Water and Mackay Water's initiative to release a combined tender for sewer rehabilitation for 2002/2003 can be considered a significant success. After extending the contract for an additional 12 months, it has now been decided to call another combined tender, this time incorporating requirements from additional Councils.
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From the magazine, HDD, Markets, Rehabilitation, Tunnelling, Utility location, Wastewater

SewerFix at work in the Blue Mountains

SewerFix is a major program undertaken by Sydney Water Corporation (SWC) to reduce the discharge of sewage into the environment. It is also part of Sydney Water's strategic program to meet the objectives of the sewage treatment system licences issued to SWC by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) in May 2000.
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From the magazine, HDD, Rehabilitation, Tunnelling, Utility location

Pipe, cable and water leak detection made easy

Due to the ever-increasing congestion of underground services, contractors are looking for more efficient methods of locating underground services or water leaks before they start work. Whether it is to avoid damaging an existing pipe or cable, which can be both dangerous and costly for your business, or identifying a water leak underground to minimise remedial repair excavation, the Metrotech range of products sold through Savcor Products Pty Ltd will be essential for your business.
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From the magazine, HDD, Rehabilitation, Tunnelling, Utility location

Trenchless Technology in Singapore

Trenchless Technology is playing an increasing role in Southeast Asia in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. Underground infrastructure in these countries is ageing, requiring trenchless solutions for repair and replacement. New installations are also increasingly making use of Trenchless Technology as these countries seek to conserve rivers and roads when installing infrastructure beneath them.
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Chairman’s Welcome

It is with a great deal of pleasure that I welcome past, current and new members of the Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology, as well as all those with an interest in the rapidly growing field of Trenchless or "No-Dig" technology, to this first edition of Trenchless Australasia. We are very pleased to have reached agreement with Pipeline Publications Australia to exclusively produce the official magazine of the ASTT. This high quality publication will be produced on a quarterly basis and will provide a wonderful opportunity for the Trenchless industry in Australia and New Zealand to gain further prominence and wider recognition. It will also serve as a means of promoting the value of membership of ASTT.
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Secretary’s Corner

It only seems like yesterday that I was asked to put together the first ASTT Newsletter. For those that remember or have retained the earlier issues, yes it was 1992 when it all began. By the way, in 1992 we were called the Australian Society for Trenchless Technology. For those of you that were not members way back then, the following were some of the articles in that first issue:
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From the magazine, HDD, Markets, Rehabilitation, Tunnelling, Utility location, Wastewater

Priority Sewerage Program established at Belimba Park

Over the last few years, Sydney Water has been concentrating and acting on a long term strategy for sustainable wastewater management throughout Sydney, Illawara and the Blue Mountains. A Priority Sewerage Program (PSP) has been established in the Belimbla Park area which will connect the local residents to a low pressure sewerage system.
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Subtechnics: imaging what lies beneath

Every time the surface of the ground is broken, the risk of encountering unknown and potentially lethal services is present. Unexpected gas, electricity, water or telecommunications can halt a major project immediately. Project budget, company image, plant and personnel safety are therefore all at risk. In order to mitigate this risk, Subtechnics provide a unique and invaluable surface investigation and mapping service to firms involved in excavation.
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