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Edge Underground: bringing innovation to microtunnelling

Since it was established in 2010, Edge Underground has been at the forefront of the Australian microtunnelling industry, pushing its boundaries, improving equipment and finding ways to complete even the most challenging projects. Read More

Staff Writer21 December 2021, 10:29 am11 October 2022

Australia, Boring, Company news, Featured, From the magazine, HDD, Microtunnelling

Aussie Trenchless dedicated to innovation, quality and safety

When ‘technology’ is in the name of the industry you specialise in, there’s always pressure to consistently deliver the latest and greatest innovations and cutting-edge products. Read More

Staff Writer21 December 2021, 10:22 am11 October 2022

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20 years of water asset management

Adept Civil Group protects Victoria’s water security and delivers critical sewer infrastructure to the state’s first dedicated quarantine facility. Read More

Staff Writer21 December 2021, 10:13 am11 October 2022

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Rob Carr wins contract for next stage of Melbourne CBD sewer upgrade

Microtunnelling expert Rob Carr has been awarded the design and construct contract for the next stage of Greater Western Water’s CBD Sewer Augmentation Project focused on Elizabeth Street in the centre of Melbourne. Read More

Staff Writer20 December 2021, 6:59 pm12 October 2022

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Microtunnelling contract awarded for pipeline duplication

Due to the difficult ground conditions and high traffic volumes, Wellington Water said trenchless tunnelling was the preferred method for installation. Read More

Staff Writer15 December 2021, 3:02 pm12 October 2022

L&D on Mt Martha Sewer Duplication project

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Masters in microtunnelling deliver peninsula project amid trying times

In the midst of COVID-19, L&D Micro Tunnelling was contracted to bore a length of 900 m for the Mt Martha Sewer Duplication to provide security for the region through seasonal spikes in sewage inflow. Read More

Staff Writer14 December 2021, 2:06 pm11 October 2022

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View the latest trenchless technology tenders

Trenchless Australasia has teamed up with Australian Tenders to bring readers the latest trenchless tenders. Read More

Staff Writer13 December 2021, 9:04 pm11 October 2022

Microtunnelling, New Zealand, News, Wastewater

Central Interceptor celebrates breakthrough

Watercare’s $1.2 billion Central Interceptor tunnelling project has successfully broken through to the Haycock Ave shaft in Mt Roskill.
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Staff Writer10 December 2021, 3:31 pm10 December 2021

Ballarat tunnel boring lights around Lake Wendouree.

Australia, Boring, Featured, Microtunnelling, News, Pipelines, Victoria, Wastewater

Ballarat Sewer Build Stage 1 complete

Ballarat's two original sewers were constructed almost 100 years ago and are being upgraded to better serve the growing community.
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Staff Writer9 December 2021, 3:26 pm9 December 2021

Rob Carr's fleet of tunnel boring machines

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Rob Carr: Flexibility is the key to success

Tier 1 contractor and expert in microtunnelling Rob Carr continues to uphold excellence in outcomes for drainage, water, wastewater and energy pipeline infrastructure projects.
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Staff Writer1 December 2021, 2:10 pm1 December 2021

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Watercare reroutes sewer link on Central Interceptor

The design change removes the need for a construction shaft, bringing benefits to the environment and the Blockhouse Bay community. Read More

Staff Writer26 November 2021, 12:54 pm12 October 2022

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Restrain Sewer Pipe – made in Australia by Iplex

Restrain is the weld-free threaded PVC-U pipe that gets the job done faster, safer and with minimal disruption – and is now locally made.
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Staff Writer16 November 2021, 7:03 am17 November 2021

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Forensicare awards Adept Civil project contract

Adept Civil Group has been awarded a new project on behalf of its client Forensicare. Read More

Staff Writer8 November 2021, 5:05 pm12 October 2022

SA Water reports fewer incidents in 2021

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$2.1m West End main replacement

Townsville City Council has awarded a $2.1 million contract to replace around 1.3 km of water main along Stagpole Street in West End using trenchless methods. Read More

Staff Writer8 November 2021, 4:59 pm11 October 2022

Boring, Featured, Installation, Microtunnelling, New Zealand, Tunnelling, Wastewater

Watercare upgrades wastewater scheme in north Auckland

Watercare is carrying out a number of upgrades to the wastewater infrastructure in the Warkworth area, north of Auckland City
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Staff Writer1 November 2021, 4:12 pm1 November 2021

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Interflow celebrates 85 years

As the company celebrates its 85th anniversary, managing director Geoff Weaver reflects on how the family business grew to become Australasia’s leading provider of trenchless pipeline solutions.
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Staff Writer1 November 2021, 9:00 am1 November 2021

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YVW works with elders on Lockerbie Sewer Main

Yarra Valley Water (YVW) and Ventia have been engaging with local community elders on the final construction works for Lockerbie Sewer Main.
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Staff Writer19 October 2021, 12:00 pm20 October 2021

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Rob Carr in the driver’s seat for WA sewer project

In March, microtunnelling expert Rob Carr was awarded a contract to deliver the Quinns Main Sewer Extension for Water Corporation in Western Australia. In terms of scale, the project is one of the biggest the company has undertaken in the state. Read More

Staff Writer14 October 2021, 4:12 pm12 October 2022

North East Link Program begins launch shaft construction.

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Return for construction

Restrictions on the Victorian construction industry eased from 11.59pm on Monday, 4 October with a Construction Sector Roadmap setting a way forward for the sector to operate inline with Chief Health Officer directions. Read More

Staff Writer5 October 2021, 11:07 am11 October 2022

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CRL TBM reaches 500m milestone

Tunnel boring machine (TMB) ‘Dame Whina Cooper’ has reached 500 m on the first leg of its 1.6 km journey from Mt Eden into central Auckland on the City Rail Link (CRL). Read More

Staff Writer4 October 2021, 1:24 pm12 October 2022

Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport project

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Sydney Metro milestone

The Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport project has received final planning approval from the Australian Government. Read More

Staff Writer28 September 2021, 2:47 pm12 October 2022

Australia, Boring, HDD, Installation, Microtunnelling, Victoria, Wastewater

Melbourne construction set to resume 5 October

Victoria is now halfway through its two-week construction shutdown, with non-essential sites set to reopen next Tuesday 5 October.
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Staff Writer28 September 2021, 2:39 pm28 September 2021

UEA onsite Parmelia Gas Pipeline replacement works

Australia, Boring, Company news, From the magazine, HDD, Microtunnelling, Oil, gas and energy, Pipelines, Western Australia

HDD installations on the Parmelia Gas Pipeline

With expert knowledge and this extensive preparation, UEA was able to complete vital replacement works on one of Western Australia’s most significant gas pipelines. Read More

Staff Writer22 September 2021, 4:30 pm12 October 2022

Boring, HDD, Installation, Microtunnelling

Good practices for HDD project management

Maxibor has established a leading presence in the Australian horizontal directional drilling market through its innovative design, skilled staff, a large fleet of well-maintained rigs, a network of valued suppliers, contractors and broader industry connect plus a strong focus on safety, environment and quality.
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Staff Writer22 September 2021, 2:48 pm22 September 2021

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Boretech leading WA’s HDD utility installations

WA-based Boretech Contracting started as an installer of underground services for Telstra and the National Broadband Network but has since expanded and secured long-term horizontal directional drilling (HDD) contracts for a range of utility projects. Read More

Staff Writer22 September 2021, 10:37 am11 October 2022

Quinns Mindarie surf club after systems upgrades

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Quinns Mindarie Surf Club systems upgrade

Carried out by Water Corporation, the retrofit follows a recent project to upgrade 1.4 km of wastewater pipeline along Rochester Drive, Fairport Vista, and Rosslare Promenade in Mindarie. Read More

Staff Writer22 September 2021, 9:43 am12 October 2022