Rehabilitation

From the magazine, HDD, Rehabilitation, Tunnelling, Utility location

Tracto-Technik’s Grundoburst 1250G in China

In May 2006, Beijing company Chuanganya Trenchless Technology upgraded to the new Grundoburst 1250G (125 tonne) pipe bursting system from their previous Grundoburst 800G (80 tonne) unit. As larger diameter pipes would require the performance of a more powerful system, the upgrade would give the company a greater range to add to their capabilities.
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From the magazine, Rehabilitation

A trenchless assessment guide for construction and replacement of underground utilities

When decision-makers try to select the optimal trenchless construction method for installing or replacing underground utilities, they are often overwhelmed by the large number of methods and attributes that one needs to consider as part of a comprehensive analysis. The Trenchless Assessment Guide (TAG) provides users with suitable construction options for a range of situations.
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From the magazine, HDD, Rehabilitation, Tunnelling, Utility location

Ipswich water main replaced with Grundoburst 800G

Ipswich Water, west of Brisbane, like most local councils, have hundreds of kilometres of water mains in their water distribution network. These mains do not last forever and will require rehabilitation eventually. After many years of service this 225mm cast iron main had some repairs which were becoming more and more frequent due to a combination of the black soil movement in the area and corrosion of the cast iron material.
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From the magazine, HDD, Rehabilitation, Tunnelling, Utility location

Pitch firbre pipe replacement keeps Cornish businesses open

Drainage contractor Charlton Drains of Tewkesbury Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, recently undertook a major size-for-size pipe replacement project in the picturesque Cornish fishing village of Looe, in East Cornwall. Lessons learned throughout this project will be of interest to readers of Trenchless Australasia and will be applicable to projects in our region.
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From the magazine, HDD, Markets, Rehabilitation, Tunnelling, Utility location, Wastewater

HDD reaches new levels of accuracy for on-grade sewer projects

Australian Capital Territory's "Land Development Agency" engaged the UEA Group's Trenchless Division to construct a rising sewer main for the Kingston Foreshore Development. Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is becoming increasingly popular to undertake "on-grade" sewer projects as an alternative to mainstream pipeline construction methods.
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From the magazine, HDD, Rehabilitation, Utility location

Marshnet Communications

Based on the far south coast of New South Wales, Marshnet Communications owners Gavin and Warren Marshall have been in business together for 7 years. Marshnet has owned and operated a JT1720 Mach 1 for four years and in July 2005 upgraded to the JT2020 Ditch Witch. January 2006 saw the company move from all areas of the civil construction industry to turning their focus solely to Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD).
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From the magazine, HDD, Microtunnelling, Rehabilitation, Tunnelling, Utility location

Unseen but not unheard: Seminar gives industry a voice

Trenchless Technology - The Unseen Solution is a unique seminar and networking opportunity for anyone who is involved in, or keen to learn more about, Trenchless Technology in Australia. The one-day seminar will be held at the Hilton on the Park in Melbourne on Wednesday July 12 and will be preceded by a dinner on Tuesday July 11.
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