M. Tucker & Sons is a proud family business that is heavily sought after in the sewer pipe relining industry and a trusted provider of various other trenchless and civil solutions.
The way to go in WA
With a primary objective of protecting the new water main during operations, a lower profile kwik-ZIP spacer model was used – demonstrating the manufacturer’s versatility.
kwik-ZIP® General Manager Paul Jeffreys said the project involved abandoned gas mains with numerous internal protrusions, such as joints and welds.
Because of this, there was significant concern that the PE carrier pipes for the new water main could be scratched and damaged during the slip lining operations.
However, thanks to kwik-ZIP’s wide range of spacer models, the lower profile HD-30 spacer was used on the project to help ensure the water main was protected.
Mr Jeffreys said the curved bow spring design ensures PE carrier pipes can easily ride over any protrusions and therefore be protected from damage.
“HD spacers are also fitted with grip pads to prevent spacers slipping on the carrier pipe during installation,” he said.
While HDPE pipe manufacturers generally advise that HDPE pipe needs to be de-rated in regard to its pressure if scratches exceed 10 per cent of the wall thickness of the pipe, kwik-ZIP’s spacers negate such need thanks to the inbuilt flexibility.
“This highlights the benefit of using kwik-ZIP spacers for slip lining applications both inside an enveloper, and in open boreholes,” said Mr Jeffreys.
“The runners ensure that the pipe can’t make contact with the enveloper during and after installation.”
Wide range of products and capabilities kwik-ZIP’s large array of spacers caters for a wide range of inner diameter and outer diameter combinations as well as providing flexibility to deal with various project requirements and alterations.
Site Engineer Jo McAnulty for the WA water main project said the kwik-ZIP spacers were a great solution for slip lining, alleviating the risk of potential damage to the PE pipe during the process.
“Thanks to PJ and the kwik-ZIP team for their excellent customer service, they were fantastic to deal with from start to finish and we’ll certainly keep them in mind for future projects.”
In addition to their proven success on this project, kwik-ZIP’s spacers are also often used on metro tunnel works, rail crossings and pipeline duplication projects thanks to the simple and efficient installation process that does not require any tools.
kwik-ZIP spacers have no metal parts and are made from the company’s engineered thermoplastic blend that is flexible, extremely tough and has a low co-efficient of friction.
For further information on kwik-ZIP® products and to discuss specific project requirements please contact the team at sales@kwikzip.com
This article was featured in the March 2021 edition of Trenchless Australasia. To view the magazine on your PC, Mac, tablet or mobile device, click here.
WSAA gives kwik-ZIP tick of approval
The spacers are used to maintain the position of a carrier pipe in a water or sewer main within an encasing pipe for pipe-in-pipe applications like sliplining and cased crossings.
The system can be used for medium to heavy weight pipe materials including steel, ductile iron, GRP, FRP, concrete, PVC and PE and is suitable for both pressure and non-pressure pipelines in grouted and un-grouted installations.
The HDX casing spacers use a segmented design that allows the system to be used on a range of carrier pipes from 100 to 1,668 mm OD.
The components of the spacer are manufactured from injection moulded inert engineering thermoplastics that incorporate low friction high abrasion resistant wear pads, attached to load sharing runners.
The WSAA provides member organisation and the general urban water industry with best practice codes and standards to help promote the use of fit-for-purpose productions and solutions.
The WSAA appraisal processes require products to be re-certified every five years.
For more information visit the kwik-ZIP website.
ASTT makes calculated steps towards carbon reduction
The purpose of the ASTT is to advance the science and practice of trenchless technology for the public benefit, while promoting education, training, study and research and practice for the public benefit and to publish the useful results of the same.
With this in mind, paralleled with the global goal of reducing carbon emissions, the ASTT formed a Special Interest Group (SIG) of leading industry professionals to create a solution that supports the mitigation of climate change impacts.
Primary purpose
Mott MacDonald Water Sector Lead New Zealand, and Carbon Calculator SIG member Thomas Haarhoff says the carbon calculator “aims to use carbon as a measure for efficiency, encouraging people to innovate and get better results around their carbon emissions”.
“As trenchless construction may not always be the low carbon option, the calculator will help our clients and organisations to make informed decisions about reducing their carbon footprint,” he says.
“The intention of the calculator is just to be a simple tool. For example, contractors can say they have 100 m of sewer to be relined, sliplined, etc., and can use the calculator to determine which of the options will have the lowest carbon output.”
With an impending global need to reduce carbon emissions, the calculator will play a vital role in helping the trenchless sector do its part by acting as a tool for ASTT members to promote trenchless technology usage, allowing informed decision making to occur between various construction methods and driving innovation on carbon reductions.
“The main thing is, people potentially underestimate the carbon impact of construction and the total carbon we emit every year,” says Mr Haarhoff.
“By focusing on the industry, we can make a great change towards carbon emissions and climate change.”
Calculated steps
The ASTT says its Carbon Calculator is not to be relied on to make commercial decisions nor is it a tool that will accurately define Capital Carbon Baselines, noting that there is no specific, quantified carbon goal that the calculator aims to reach. Rather, the tool will be used to promote best practices across the industry.
The three steps the calculator aims to take are:
- Reduction – reduce the carbon impact of infrastructure.
- Behaviours – improve the behaviours of designers, constructors and entire supply chains to reduce infrastructure carbon.
- Union – create a common way of working to calculate carbon reductions across the industry, setting the narrative.
Mr Haarhoff says the calculator will be used on individual projects and tested across various areas, with the onus on contractors and client organisations to use the tool and consider their own impacts.
Ongoing developments
Mr Haarhoff says the calculator is still in early stages, with the ASTT receiving its application approval in June.
At the end of June, four different suppliers had submitted tenders for the calculator’s development, with the winning bid yet to be announced.
During the early days of the Carbon Calculator’s development, the SIG plans to continue promoting the innovation through its usual channels such as the ASTT forums, which are currently taking place as virtual events due to COVID-19 restrictions.
There will also be sessions dedicated to carbon calculator at next year’s No Dig Down Under event, which is the largest conference and exhibition dedicated to trenchless technology in the southern hemisphere.
If you are interested in being involved, please contact event organiser Great Southern Press on +61 3 9248 5100 or email conferences@gs-press.com.au
This article was featured in the September 2020 edition of Trenchless Australasia. To view the magazine on your PC, Mac, tablet or mobile device, click here.
For more information visit the ASTT website.
If you have news you would like featured in Trenchless Australasia contact Assistant Editor Sophie Venz at svenz@gs-press.com.au
View the latest trenchless technology tenders
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RBM brings leading CIPP technology down under
LMK Technologies has entered an exclusive licensing agreement with RBM to deliver its market leading products to the Australian market.
Where there’s a Wilmot there’s a way
Wilmot Pipelining provides top quality pipeline rehabilitation solutions for infrastructure owners up and down Australia’s east coast.
View the latest trenchless technology tenders
PNCC Wastewater Pipe Relining and Rehabilitation 2020–22
Issued by: Palmerston North City Council
Closing date: 7 July 2020
Location: New Zealand
Description: PNCC are seeking tenders from suitable, qualified and experienced contractors for the relining and rehabilitation of the PNCC wastewater network, and in some cases including laterals on private property. This contract covers larger mains, ranging from 750 mm diameter down to 300 mm diameter. As well as relining of the mains, works also include pre and post CCTV inspections, epoxy coating of associated manholes and relining of associated laterals.
Construction of new sewage pump station R19A and renewal of sewage pump station SH1
Issued by: Cairns Regional Council
Closing date: 7 July 2020
Location: Queensland
Description: Cairns Regional Council is inviting submissions from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the construction of new sewage pump station R19A at Portsmith and the renewal works at sewage pump station SH1 at Smithfield.
Mount Grey Road to Smarts Road Watermain
Issued by: Hurunui District Council
Closing date: 9 July 2020
Location: New Zealand
Description: The proposed project consists of approximately 3,000 m of DN 180 PE100 PN12, approximately 3,000 m of DN 63 PE80 PN12, approximately 385 m of DN 63 PE80 PN16, approximately 975 m of DN 32 PE80 PN12 and approximately 1,719 m of DN 25 PE80 PN12. There are several road crossings that will be installed by trenchless methods, the project also consists of SV valves, air-valves and connections. The contractor is to supply and install all the valves, fittings, small bore pipe and all pipe welding. Hurunui District Council will supply the DN 180 PE100 (15 m sticks) PN12.
Citywide trenchless technology rehabilitation works
Issued by: Newcastle City Council
Closing date: 14 July 2020
Location: New South Wales
Description: The provision of asset rehabilitation works to existing underground stormwater conduits using trenchless lining technology at various locations across the Newcastle Local Government Area.
Warren – Blackwood Regional Water Supply Scheme – Greenbushes to Kirup Link
Issued by: Barwon Water
Closing Date: 23 July 2020
Location: Western Australia
Description: Water Corporation is inviting organisations with suitable experience, capability and capacity to submit a bid for the manufacture, supply, construction, installation, testing and commissioning of approximately 17 km DN 150 MPVC pipeline, tank site reconfigurations and new infrastructure to suit the new water supply scheme, road access, electrical and controls upgrades from Greenbushes to Kirup.
Each fortnightly edition of the Trenchless Australasia e-newsletter includes a list of tenders relevant to no-dig contractors, suppliers and manufacturers.
The information is provided by Australian Tenders, which is renowned for being an Australia-wide locally owned and operated tender notification service.
Australian Tenders is also offering readers of Trenchless Australasia an extra three months on their subscription plans.
Email support@australiantenders.com.au for more information.
For more tender information visit the Australian Tenders website.
If you have a tender you would like featured in Trenchless Australasia contact Journalist Sophie Venz at svenz@gs-press.com.au
Primus Line repairs seaport pipeline
The existing HDPE potable water pipeline, which runs along and under one of the main roads into the port, required rehabilitation.
Due to its location, a dig-and-replace option was not viable as the port facility operates 24/7 and a part of the pipeline passes through areas of cultural heritage sensitivity where digging is not permitted.
For the rehabilitation, 1,500 m of Primus Liner DN 150 was installed with the lining in three sections, taking less than four days to complete.
Consisting of a flexible Kevlar® reinforced liner and specifically developed end fittings, Primus Liner is a flexible sliplining solution for the trenchless rehabilitation of pressure pipes.
Cape Lambert is a seaport exporting iron ore with an annual capacity to handle 80 million t.
For more information visit the Primus Line website.
If you have news you would like featured in Trenchless Australasia contact Journalist Sophie Venz at svenz@gs-press.com.au
kwik-ZIP enables watermain sliplining
kwik-ZIP’s HDX-90 spacers were installed to assist the 813 mm cement lined steel water main into a steel encasing pipe, with the spacer’s unique load sharing design maximising the load bearing capacity of each runner.
The simple and efficient installation process does not require any special tools, allowing Pezzimenti Trenchless to promptly complete the project.
Pezzimenti Trenchless Managing Director Joe Pezzimenti said the company has been using kwik-ZIP spacers for sliplining installations for many years.
“Whether the carrier pipe is plastic, GRP or heavy weight steel kwik-ZIP has a spacer to do the job,” he said.
“Their technical support and excellent customer service make using kwik-ZIP spacers an easy decision.”
With a large range of spacers, kwik-ZIP can cater for a variety of inner diameter and outer diameter combinations, as well as providing flexibility to deal with project alterations.
For more information visit the kwik-ZIP website.
If you have news you would like featured in Trenchless Australasia contact Journalist Sophie Venz at svenz@gs-press.com.au
Major sliplining upgrade commences
The $1 million upgrade to the regional outfall system will help ensure wastewater service reliability for major industry infrastructure, including Australian Paper’s Maryvale mill.
Gippsland Water Managing Director Sarah Cumming said the system was built in the 1950s to transport wastewater throughout the region and has since continued to play a key role in Gippsland’s economy.
“An important section that passes under the highway at Flynn is ageing and needs to be replaced,” she said, noting the works would not involve digging up the highway.
“By slipping the new pipe through a carrier pipe installed when the highway was upgraded, we can complete the work without disturbing the road.
“Having said that, as the works will take place adjacent to the highway, and will result in increased construction vehicles, the speed limit will be reduced for a short section of the Princes Highway at Flynn.”
Contractor Fulton Hogan commenced the work in mid-March with completion anticipated in the next three months.
For more information visit the Gippsland Water website.
If you have news you would like featured in Trenchless Australasia contact Journalist Sophie Venz at svenz@gs-press.com.au
Aussie Trenchless on top down under
Aussie Trenchless’ most popular product is a close fitting structural spiral ribbed PVC trenchless pipe lining system known as the SRP EXP. Used for circular sewer and storm water gravity mains, the method has seen an increase in popularity both in Australasia and abroad thanks to its versatility and ease of use.
SRP EXP can be fitted to both standard size access chambers as well as tight spaces with bad access, with the product available for asset profiles from DN 150 to DN 1200. It enhances the hydraulic characteristics of the rehabilitated asset, making it particularly well suited to water applications, while the installation process is unaffected by running infiltration and does not need bypass pumping.
Recently, the spiral lining system was called upon to rehabilitate two corrugated steel stormwater pipes for the Tablelands Regional Council in Queensland, known as the Ravenshoe Project. The pipes were each 750 mm in diameter and 33 m long and while other contractors were approached to rehabilitate the pipes, only Relining Solutions wanted to attempt a project of this calibre.
The pipes were in what could only be described as horrific condition and basically had no base left after rusting away over the years. The only feasible application was Aussie Trenchless’ spiral lining, as this would be a size for size rehabilitation and would have minimal risk of collapsing the existing pipe walls.
With other methodologies the risk of collapsing the walls would be very real, which would possibly result in a need to dig up the road. Being the only road giving the residents access to their properties, this would have been a major concern as digging would be a minimum of one week construction and disruption.
Relining Solutions used the 600 cage and Profile E20 for the application and the contracted engineer was very pleased with the final result and signed off the project with no hesitation.
More in the arsenal
While the SRP EXE is at the forefront of Aussie Trenchless’ offerings to the market, the company’s Hot Sleeve Jacket is a product that remains popular among customers. The Hot Sleeve induces a speedy resin cure during patch and seal lining activities which operators are finding can save up to 60 per cent in crew times.
Aussie Trenchless has impressed the market with its Pipe Segment Technology (PST) and its Hot Sleeve Heating Jacket. PST is a man entry lining system using transparent polypropylene lining panels for the rehabilitation of gravity sewer mains.
The Hot Sleeve is used by Aussie Trenchless customers to induce a speedy resin cure during patch and seal lining activities. Estimated to save up to 60 per cent in crew times, the Hot Sleeve is a tight-fitting heating jacket that is secured over a patch inflatable packer to reduce ambient cure period without reducing its life.
Aussie Trenchless has also caught the industry’s attention with its Pipe Segment Technology (PST) – a man entry lining system using transparent polypropylene lining panels for the rehabilitation of gravity sewer mains. Easy to build and fast to implement, PST lining panels are made of polypropylene material which provides a smooth surface with excellent hydraulic performance characteristics.
For more information visit the Aussie Trenchless website.
If you have news you would like featured in Trenchless Australasia contact Journalist Sophie Venz at svenz@gs-press.com.au
Melbourne Water completes sewer relining
In January, Melbourne Water announced an AU$100 million sewer relining and manhole rehabilitation program comprising six different projects.
Included in the program was the Pascoe Vale Sewer Upgrade that has now been finalised through the relining of the sewer and rehabilitation of the maintenance holes located throughout Pascoe Vale and Strathmore.
Melbourne Water constructed 500 m of sewerage bypass pumping pipeline; cleaned 400 m of the sewer, removing all debris and sludge; relined and grouted more than 385 m of sewer which was in poor condition due to deterioration; and rehabilitated 16 manholes.
Reinstatement works within the area will now commence.
For more information visit the Melbourne Water website.
If you have news you would like featured in Trenchless Australasia contact Managing Editor Chloe Jenkins at cjenkins@gs-press.com.au
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Australasian Trenchless Directory now online
The online directory, which was also distributed earlier in 2019 as a print publication, lists companies involved in the industry in alphabetical order, as well as in groups according to the products and services they offer.
The directory also includes important contact information for organisations such as utilities, municipalities and government departments.
Click here to access the online directory.
Listings in the directory are free and guaranteed for all ASTT members, as well as supporters of Trenchless Australasia magazine.
Companies who advertised in the directory have their listings highlighted with the addition of a company logo as well a description of the business.
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The Australasian Trenchless Directory is updated on an annual basis to stay up-to-date with changes and developments in the industry.
To enhance your listing in the 2020 edition, including with the addition of a company logo and description, contact Great Southern Press Managing Editor Chloe Jenkins to discuss marketing opportunities at cjenkins@gs-press.com.au
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Stormwater
renewals – Devon Street West; Maranui and List streets
Issued by: New Plymouth District Council
Closing date: 25 July 2019
Location: New Zealand
Description: The council has identified two sections of the
stormwater drainage system that requires upgrading. The two sections are
Section 1: Devon Street West, New Plymouth, and Section 2: Maranui/List Street,
Welbourn.The scope includes the construction of new stormwater infrastructure
by both open trenching and directional drilling, including connecting to
existing stormwater assets, backfill, reinstatement and all testing.
Warragul
Tyssen Street Treated Water Pump Station (TWPS) Upgrade
Issued by: Gippsland Water
Closing Date: 1 August 2019
Location: Victoria
Description: Construct tenders are invited for the Warragul Tyssen
Street TWPS upgrade of DN 750 pipe works. This is a lump sum contract for the
provision of all labour, material and site preparation works necessary for the
construction of the pipe works for the TWPS at the Warragul Water Treatment
Plant, including the supply and installation of mild steel cement lined
pipework, valves and fittings.
Water mains construction – Merrigang Street,
Bowral
Issued by: Wingecarribee Shire Council
Closing date: 6 August 2019
Location: New South Wales
Description: The council is seeking contractors to supply, deliver and
construct a 150 mm inside diameter (ID) PN16 DN 180 PE water main by means of
trenchless technology and renewal of a 300 mm ID ductile iron trunk main by
means of open trench technology with all necessary fittings and fixtures at
Merrigang Street, Bowral NSW.
Pit and pipe cleaning services
Issued by: Bankstown Council
Closing date: 6 August 2019
Location: New South Wales
Description: Thecouncil is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced
companies to provide pit cleaning services, perform non-destructive digging and
electronic locating and perform CCTV pipe inspections within the Canterbury–Bankstown
local government area.
EOI – Lake Moondarra stage 4 pipeline
installation
Issued by: Mount Isa Water Board
Closing date: 8 August 2019
Location: Queensland
Description: The Mount Isa Water
Board requires suitably qualified contractors to construct approximately 1.3 km
of DN 800 mild steel cement-mortar lined pipe in the 2019–20 financial year as
part of Stage 4 of the Lake Moondarra Pipeline Replacement project.
Sewer rising main replacement – SRM3005
Issued by: Tweed Shire Council
Closing Date: 21August 2019
Location: New South Wales
Description: Thecouncil is seeking to engage a civil contractor to supply and install
approximately 400 m of 150 mm diameter sewer rising main and associated
structures at Bimbadeen Avenue and Summit Drive in Banora Point. A non-mandatory
site inspection/meeting will be held on site 10am Wednesday 7 August 2019.
GWTP to South Gladstone reservoir pipeline
stage 3
Issued by: Gladstone Area Water Board
Closing date: 23 August 2019
Location: Queensland
Description: This project covers
the replacement of two sections of the existing water main, namely:
- Northern Section – Tigalee Creek towards Moura rail crossing; this portion of work consists of installation and connection of approximately 393 m of DN 600, mild steel cement lined (MSCL) pipework
- Southern Section: Moura rail crossing towards the Dalrymple roundabout; this portion of work consists of the installation and connection of approximately 440 m of DN 600 MSCL pipework; at the southern end of this section, the tie in connection is into an existing DN 600 asbestos cement pipe.
Larrakeyah
defence precinct redevelopment program
Issued by: Department of Defence
Closing date: 9 June 2020
Location: Northern Territory
Description: Laing O’Rourke is supporting the Department of Defence’s
operations in the Northern Territory by delivering the Larrakeyah Defence
Precinct Redevelopment Program as managing contractor. There are multiple works
required, with an upgrade to existing sewerage infrastructure including three
sewer pump stations and an upgrade existing stormwater infrastructure including
diversion of existing stormwater via underground tunnel and new Gross Pollutant
Traps. Expressions of interest are sought from businesses capable of performing
the full scope, which can be obtained through the link.
CPBJHJV
– West Gate Tunnel Project – any opportunities
Issued by: John Holland and CPB Contractors
Closing date: 30 June 2020
Location: Victoria
Description: The West Gate Tunnel Project is a city-shaping project
that will deliver a vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge. Various civil
construction and tunnelling works are required for this project, including
services for building a 2.8 km eastbound tunnel and a 4 km
westbound tunnel under Yarraville.
Each fortnightly edition of the Trenchless Australasia e-newsletter includes a list of tenders relevant to no-dig contractors, suppliers and manufacturers.
The information is provided by Australian Tenders, which is renowned for being an Australia-wide locally owned and operated tender notification service.
Australian Tenders is also offering readers of Trenchless Australasia an extra three months on their subscription plans. Email support@australiantenders.com.au for more information.
For more tender information visit the Australian Tenders website.
If you have a tender you would like promoted in Trenchless Australasia contact Head of Editorial Nick Lovering at nlovering@gs-press.com.au
Early bird discount for No-Dig Down Under closing soon
Taking place in Melbourne on 10–13 September, No-Dig Down Under will feature training courses presented by international experts, a world-class conference program and the largest trade exhibition in the event’s almost 20-year history.
Delegates that register before 12 July 2019 will take advantage of a discount of more than 15 per cent on the price of full conference registrations, which includes access the conference, exhibition, as well as No-Dig Down Under’s social functions, such as the prestigious ASTT Gala Dinner and Awards Evening, sponsored by National Environmental Equipment (NATEE).
In addition, registrants can also purchase access to the ASTT Training Courses, which will take place before the start of the event.
No-Dig Down Under is made possible by the generous support of Platinum Sponsor NATEE; Gold Sponsor Vermeer; Silver Sponsors KRE Engineering, Pezzimenti Trenchless and Vivax Metrotech; and Bronze Sponsors Interflow, Smart Lock and Ashapura.
The event is also proud to be raising funds and awareness for Charity Partner WaterAid.
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The September edition of Trenchless Australasia will be the official conference edition of No-Dig Down Under 2019, featuring special coverage, including detailed overviews of the event, previews and insights on exhibitors, as well as maps, the full conference program and other important information.
If your company is attending the event and would like to increase its exposure, contact Trenchless Australasia Head of Editorial Nick Lovering at nlovering@gs-press.com.au
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No-Dig Down Under releases conference program
In addition to a packed exhibition hall and the ASTT Technical Training Courses, No-Dig Down Under’s world class conference program will feature three dedicated conference streams: installation, rehabilitation and utility location.
Tuesday
On 10 September, three ASTT Technical Training Courses will take place ahead of the conference: the Cured-in-place Pipe (CIPP) Good Practices Course, the Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Good Practices Couse and the New Installation Methods Good Practices Course.
Following the courses, the Official Exhibition Opening, sponsored by Vermeer, will take place at 5–7pm at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Wednesday
On 11 September, ASTT President Chris Frangos and Great Southern Press General Manager Annie Ferguson will present the opening address, marking the launch of the event.
Four presentations and a panel session on the impact of urban development on underground infrastructure, before lunch – sponsored by Interflow – is served in the exhibition hall; following lunch, the program will split into three streams.
Installation stream
This stream will feature presentations covering microtunnelling planning and design, as well as microtunnelling and pipe jacking projects.
Rehabilitation stream
This stream will feature presentations addressing sliplining for pipelines, as well as rehabilitation guidelines, specifications and project planning.
Utility location stream
This dedicated utility location stream will include presentations on a pipeline damaged by horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and insights into the future of information sharing between excavator and asset owner.
The conference sessions will close at 5:30pm, with the Networking Reception – sponsored by Vermeer – taking place from 6:30–11pm at Common Man in South Wharf.
Thursday
On 12 September, delegates will start their day with fresh coffee in the conference area before the presentations begin at 9am.
Installation stream
This stream will feature presentations on HDD project planning and design (sponsored by DCI), HDD projects, challenging installation projects (sponsored by Pezzimenti Trenchless), and new installation planning and geotechnical engineering.
Rehabilitation
Presentations in this stream will focus on asset management and condition assessment, rehabilitation projects, relining projects (sponsored by Smart Lock) and liner performance.
Utility location
This dedicated utility location stream will include presentations on locating technologies, data, drone use, skill development and more.
Delegates will have ample opportunity to explore the exhibition hall during morning tea – sponsored by Vivax Metrotech – as well as a longer opportunity to network in exhibition during lunch, sponsored by KRE.
After the conclusion of the final conference sessions, the much anticipated ASTT Gala Dinner and Awards Evening – sponsored by National Environmental Equipment (NATEE) – will take place in the Sovereign Room at MCEC from 7–11pm.
Exhibition closing – Friday
On 13 September, the exhibition hall will open at 9am for the final day of the event.
In 2019, the Exhibitor Customer Lunch – sponsored by Trenchless Australasia – will take place in the exhibition hall from 12pm to 2pm; the lunch will be open to all event attendees and exhibitors are encouraged to invite clients and customers.
To secure one of the last sponsorships or exhibition spaces, contact Great Southern Press Sales Manager David Marsh on +61 3 9248 5122 or at dmarsh@gs-press.com.au
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If your company is attending the event and would like to increase its exposure, contact Trenchless Australasia Head of Editorial Nick Lovering at nlovering@gs-press.com.au
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ASTT introduces No-Dig Down Under utility and council scholarships
Taking place in Melbourne from 10 to 13 of September, No-Dig Down Under is one of the largest events in the world dedicated to trenchless technology and includes a program of technical paper presentations, training courses on trenchless topics, social functions and the largest trade exhibition in the event’s history.
The event is supported by ASTT, a non-profit organisation, representing organisations and individuals involved in Australia and New Zealand’s trenchless technology industry.
The scholarships will allow key members of Australasian utilities and councils to attend the event with reduced costs, and aims to bring more employees from these organisations to the event, thereby increasing the knowledge of trenchless technology.
Scholarship types
Five scholarships are available for Victorian-based utility or council representatives, which include a complimentary full conference registration.
Five scholarships are available for interstate-based utility or council representatives, which include a complimentary full conference registration, as well as accommodation during the event.
The registrations include access to No-Dig Down Under’s conference and exhibition, as well as attendance at the event’s social functions, including the prestigious Gala Dinner and Awards Evening, which features the presentation of the ASTT Awards.
Recipients will also be offered the opportunity to be interviewed for Trenchless Australasia, in addition to being profiled in the September issue of the magazine, the official conference edition.
Selection criteria
Applications will be judged on the following:
- Employment position and job title;
- Membership record with ASTT;
- Participation in previous No-Dig Down Unders and other ASTT events;
- Knowledge of trenchless technology industry;
- Career goals and level of interest in trenchless technology;
- Professional reference/testimonial from a colleague or industry contact of the applicant.
Information in any given application must be fact checkable, including references.
Applications
Eligible representatives can submit their application via an online form, which requires contact information and a series of general questions to be answered.
Click here to apply for ASTT’s No-Dig Down Under Scholarships.
The successful applicants will be selected by ASTT and notified via email.
Applications close Friday 12 July 2019.
Eligibility
Applicants must be a full-time employee of an Australian or New Zealand utility or council.
If a recipient’s employment ends or is terminated before the start of No-Dig Down Under, the scholarship will be rescinded by ASTT and transferred to another eligible representative within the organisation or other applicant, time permitting.
Authors of papers accepted into No-Dig Down Under’s conference program are not eligible for the scholarships.
Full terms and conditions are listed within the application form.
For more information visit the No-Dig Down Under website.
If you have an event you would like feature in Trenchless Australasia contact Assistant Editor Chloe Jenkins at cjenkins@gs-press.com.au
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Pluto
LNG Train 2 – temporary telecoms
Issued by: Woodside Energy
Closing date: 13 June 2019
Location: Western Australia
Description: The design, supply, installation and testing for a
horizontal structured cabling system in each temporary building where
telecommunications work area outlets are required. Testing of fibreoptic and
copper cabling and start-up of telecommunications distribution infrastructure
to support the voice, data, video and security communications.
Hunter
Valley flood mitigation scheme floodgate pipe maintenance
Issued by: Department of Industry
Closing date: 14 June 2019
Location: New South wales
Description: The floodgate pipe maintenance activities identified
include desilting and the removal of debris but also repairs of the pipe
material including patching of cracks and joint displacements and, in some
cases, relining of the floodgate pipes.
Stormwater
CCTV condition assessment
Issued by: Mildura Rural City Council
Closing date: 20 June 2019
Location: Victoria
Description: Mildura Rural City Council is seeking tenders for
stormwater drainage assets cleaning, obtaining of accurate records of the underground
stormwater assets utilising CCTV inspection and providing structural and
serviceability condition assessments to guide renewal and replacement works.
Kalimna Street drainage improvement works –
stage 1
Issued by: Glen Eira City Council
Closing date: 21 June 2019
Location: Victoria
Description: The works include 655 m
saw cutting road pavement various; 140 m road pavement planning; 25 new
drainage pits; 14 modified pits; supply and lay 130 t of asphalt; supply and
lay 3 m of 225 mm, 8 m of 300 mm, 107 m of 375 mm, 16 m of 450 mm, 21 m of 525
mm, 60 m of 600 mm, 1,133 m of 1,800 mm diameter reinforced concrete pipes,
inclusive of drainage excavation; and 97 m of 500 mm diameter bored jacking
pipe.
Preferred supplier arrangement for drainage
planning services
Issued by: Toowoomba Regional Council
Closing date: 25 June 2019
Location: Queensland
Description: This contract is for
the council to establish a preferred supplier arrangement for drainage planning
services for a variety of projects and engagements. The council invites offers
from suitably qualified engineering professionals who wish to be included on
its Preferred Supplier Arrangement – Drainage Services.
Mirboo
North rising main replacement
Issued by: Gippsland Water
Closing date: 27 June 2019
Location: Victoria
Description: Construction of approximately 5 km of new potable water
rising main in Mirboo North. The works include supply and installation of all
pipework, valves and fittings via bored and open trench methods, connections to
existing assets including direct property connections, testing, commissioning
of the potable water rising main and decommissioning of the existing potable
water rising main.
Sewer pipework relining in Mid Coast
council area
Issued by: MidCoast Water
Closing date: 28 June 2019
Location: New South Wales
Description: The intent of this contract is to rehabilitate selected sewer
mains to restore both hydraulic capacity and structural integrity of pipelines
as applicable. All rehabilitation work is to be carried out by trenchless
methods.
Rehabilitation
of sewer mains by in situ lining
Issued by: Tamworth Regional Council
Closing date: 2 July 2019
Location: New South Wales
Description: These works will involve the cleaning, CCTV condition
assessment, lining and patch repair of the following gravity sewer mains within
Tamworth Regional Council area of operations.
Stormwater rehabilitation – Rainbow Beach
and Gympie
Issued by: Gympie Regional Council
Closing date: 4 July 2019
Location: Queensland
Description: Tenders are invited
from suitably qualified and experienced pipe rehabilitation contractors for the
relining of existing stormwater pipes at Rainbow Beach and Gympie (Southside),
Queensland.
Rehabilitation of sewer mains by in situ
lining
Issued by: Tamworth Regional Council
Closing date: 7 July 2019
Location: New South Wales
Description: These works will
involve the cleaning, CCTV condition assessment, lining and patch repair of the
gravity sewer mains within Tamworth Regional Council’s area of operations. This
includes sewer mains lining, junction sealing and patch repair DN 150 to DN 625
for 12,500 m of asset.
Provision of drainage maintenance services
Issued by: Moonee Valley City Council
Closing date: 7 July 2019
Location: Victoria
Description: This tender is for the
council to appoint a suitable contractor for Council Drainage Maintenance
Services under contract from 2019 to 2022. The service objectives include
providing maintenance services for the preventative/reactive cleaning of
council’s drainage network.
Larrakeyah
defence precinct redevelopment program
Issued by: Department of Defence
Closing date: 9 June 2020
Location: Northern Territory
Description: Laing O’Rourke is supporting the Department of Defence’s
operations in the Northern Territory by delivering the Larrakeyah Defence
Precinct Redevelopment Program as managing contractor. There are multiple works
required, with an upgrade to existing sewerage infrastructure including three
sewer pump stations and an upgrade existing stormwater infrastructure including
diversion of existing stormwater via underground tunnel and new Gross Pollutant
Traps. Expressions of interest are sought from businesses capable of performing
the full scope, which can be obtained through the link.
CPBJHJV
– West Gate Tunnel Project – any opportunities
Issued by: John Holland and CPB Contractors
Closing date: 30 June 2020
Location: Victoria
Description: The West Gate Tunnel Project is a city-shaping project
that will deliver a vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge. Various civil
construction and tunnelling works are required for this project, including
services for building a 2.8 km eastbound tunnel and a 4 km
westbound tunnel under Yarraville.
Each fortnightly edition of the Trenchless Australasia e-newsletter includes a list of tenders relevant to no-dig contractors, suppliers and manufacturers.
The information is provided by Australian Tenders, which is renowned for being an Australia-wide locally owned and operated tender notification service.
Australian Tenders is also offering readers of Trenchless Australasia an extra three months on their subscription plans. Email support@australiantenders.com.au for more information.
For more tender information visit the Australian Tenders website.
If you have a tender you would like promoted in Trenchless Australasia contact Head of Editorial Nick Lovering at nlovering@gs-press.com.au
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Farmlands
pipe replacement site 3-23 B – I Burracoppin
Issued By: Water Corporation
Closing Date: 30 May 2019
Location: Western Australia
Description: Water Corporation is inviting organisations to submit
a bid for eight underlay sections of pipe totalling 583 m proposed to be
replaced on the existing NC main due to the condition of the main. The project
involves replacing the section with new mild steel cement lined pipe.
Major
sewers rehabilitation
Issued By: Barwon Water
Closing Date: 6 June 2019
Location: Victoria
Description: A contractor is required to undertake relining of major
sewers in the Barwon Water region. Major sewers are defined as gravity sewers
with diameter 300 mm or greater. The works to be executed consist of the supply
of all labour, materials and equipment necessary for the condition assessment,
cleaning and relining of major sewer mains of varying material, lengths and diameters.
Pluto
LNG Train 2 – temporary telecoms
Issued by: Woodside Energy
Closing date: 13 June 2019
Location: Western Australia
Description: The design, supply,
installation and testing for a horizontal structured cabling system in each
temporary building where telecommunications work area outlets are required.
Testing of fibreoptic and copper cabling and start-up of telecommunications
distribution infrastructure to support the voice, data, video and security
communications.
Stormwater
CCTV condition assessment
Issued by: Mildura Rural City Council
Closing date: 20 June 2019
Location: Victoria
Description: Mildura Rural City Council is seeking tenders for stormwater
drainage assets cleaning, obtaining of accurate records of the underground
stormwater assets utilising CCTV inspection and providing structural and
serviceability condition assessments to guide renewal and replacement works.
Mirboo
North rising main replacement
Issued by: Gippsland Water
Closing date: 27 June 2019
Location: Victoria
Description: Construction of approximately 5 km of new potable water rising
main in Mirboo North. The works include supply and installation of all
pipework, valves and fittings via bored and open trench methods, connections to
existing assets including direct property connections, testing, commissioning
of the potable water rising main and decommissioning of the existing potable
water rising main.
Hunter
Valley flood mitigation scheme floodgate pipe maintenance
Issued by: Department of Industry
Closing date: 14 June 2019
Location: New South wales
Description: The floodgate pipe maintenance activities identified include
desilting and the removal of debris but also repairs of the pipe material
including patching of cracks and joint displacements and, in some cases,
relining of the floodgate pipes.
Rehabilitation of sewer mains by in situ
lining
Issued by: Tamworth Regional Council
Closing date: 2 July 2019
Location: New South Wales
Description: These works will involve the cleaning, CCTV condition
assessment, lining and patch repair of the following gravity sewer mains within
Tamworth Regional Council area of operations.
Larrakeyah
defence precinct redevelopment program
Issued by: Department of Defence
Closing date: 9 June 2020
Location: Northern Territory
Description: Laing O’Rourke is supporting the Department of Defence’s
operations in the Northern Territory by delivering the Larrakeyah Defence
Precinct Redevelopment Program as managing contractor. There are multiple works
required, with an upgrade to existing sewerage infrastructure including three sewer
pump stations and an upgrade existing stormwater infrastructure including
diversion of existing stormwater via underground tunnel and new Gross Pollutant
Traps. Expressions of interest are sought from businesses capable of performing
the full scope, which can be obtained through the link.
CPBJHJV
– West Gate Tunnel Project – any opportunities
Issued by: John Holland and CPB Contractors
Closing date: 30 June 2020
Location: Victoria
Description: The West Gate Tunnel Project is a city-shaping project
that will deliver a vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge. Various civil
construction and tunnelling works are required for this project, including
services for building a 2.8 km eastbound tunnel and a 4 km
westbound tunnel under Yarraville.
Each fortnightly edition of the Trenchless Australasia e-newsletter includes a list of tenders relevant to no-dig contractors, suppliers and manufacturers.
The information is provided by Australian Tenders, which is renowned for being an Australia-wide locally owned and operated tender notification service.
Australian Tenders is also offering readers of Trenchless Australasia an extra three months on their subscription plans. Email support@australiantenders.com.au for more information.
For more tender information visit the Australian Tenders website.
If you have a tender you would like promoted in Trenchless Australasia contact Head of Editorial Nick Lovering at nlovering@gs-press.com.au
Submit your nominations for the ASTT Awards
The biennial awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of the Australasian trenchless industry.
The deadline for nominations is 1 July 2019.
Categories
The five categories for nomination are outlined below; nominees must be current members and member companies.
Rehabilitation Project of the Year
This award recognises innovation, advancements in technology, environmental benefits and occupational health and safety benefits in rehabilitation projects using trenchless technology.
Projects must have commenced and been completed between 1 October 2017 and 31 July 2019.
New Installation Project of the Year
This award recognises innovation, advancements in technology, environmental benefits and occupational health and safety benefits in new installation projects using trenchless technology.
Projects must have commenced and been completed between 1 October 2017 and 31 July 2019.
New Technology: Machine, Tool, Material, System or Technique
This award recognises the practical development of trenchless systems or equipment that result in benefits such as improved economy, accuracy, speed of drive or replacement, ability to overcome difficult installations, or similar.
ASTT Person of the Year
This award recognises an individual (aged 37 or over on 1 September 2019) who has made major and sustained contributions to the trenchless industry.
The successful applicant will have gone above and beyond the call of duty to grow, develop and promote the use of trenchless technology across Australasia and the world.
ASTT Young Person of the Year
This award recognises the important role younger members (aged 36 or under on 1 September 2019) of the Australasian trenchless community play in the growth of the industry by engaging with the industry and promoting trenchless technology, making significant contributions over the past two years.
Submissions must be no longer than 500 words and meet the criteria listed on the No-Dig Down Under website.
The awards will be presented at the ASTT Gala Dinner and Awards Evening on Thursday 12 September.
Tickets to the event can be purchased here.
For more information visit the No-Dig Down Under website.
If you have an event you would like featured in Trenchless Australasia contact Assistant Editor Chloe Jenkins to discuss promotional opportunities at cjenkins@gs-press.com.au
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Stormwater
network inspection and condition assessment program
Issued by: City of Gold Coast
Closing date: 15 May 2019
Location: Queensland
Description: The contractor is to provide resources to undertake
programmed and emergent inspections and assessment of the city’s stormwater
pipelines and associated maintenance holes and pits.
Swan
Hill area – water main maintenance, repair and replacement
Issued by: Lower Murray Water
Closing date: 15 May 2019
Location: Victoria
Description: Lower Murray Water requests organisations to complete
water main maintenance, repair and replacement for three years within the Swan
Hill Area.
Major
drainage construction works
Issued by: Mildura Rural City Council
Closing date: 16 May 2019
Location: Victoria
Description: Mildura Rural City Council is seeking tenders for the
construction of several large drainage mains in the Mildura region. Works
include the supply and installation of drainage pipes, pits, headwalls and
associated civil works, in accordance with the design plans and contract
specification.
RFT
provision for sewer inspection and CCTV
Issued by: Tasmanian Water and Sewerage Corporation
Closing date: 23 May 2019
Location: Tasmania
Description: TasWater is seeking submissions for the provision of a
state-wide panel for sewer inspection and CCTV.
Deakin
Avenue sewer main
Issued by: Lower Murray Water
Closing date: 23 May 2019
Location: Victoria
Description: The scope of works includes a DN 300 sewer trunk main
extension on Deakin Avenue, Mildura. Installation of approx 650 m of DN
300 polypropylene SewerPro pipework, construct eight sewer access chambers and
two Deakin Avenue crossings.
Yass
Sewer Relining Project
Issued by: Yass Valley Council
Closing date: 27 May 2019
Location: New South Wales
Description: Yass Valley Council invites tenders for a contract to
carry out sewer relining work at Yass.
Bruce
Highway interchange upgrades (Maroochydore Road and Mons Road)
Issued by: Department of Transport and Main Roads
Closing date: 28 May 2019
Location: Queensland
Description: The Queensland Government is seeking proposals for
early works on the Bruce Highway (Maroochydore Road and Mons Road), Forest
Glen. Early works include: cleaning, earthworks, installation of conduits and
pits, minor pavement works, horizontal directional drilling, demolition works,
temporary water main and fencing works.
Auckland
Street stormwater assets structural relining
Issued By: Bega Valley Shire Council
Closing Date: 29 May 2019
Location: New South Wales
Description: Council is seeking
tenders for qualified commercial entities to repair councils existing
stormwater assets with cure in situ liners.
Farmlands
pipe replacement site 3-23 B – I Burracoppin
Issued By: Water Corporation
Closing Date: 30 May 2019
Location: Western Australia
Description: Water Corporation is inviting
organisations to submit a bid for eight underlay sections of pipe totalling 583
m proposed to be replaced on the existing NC main due to the condition of the
main. The project involves replacing the section with new mild steel cement
lined pipe.
Major
sewers rehabilitation
Issued By: Barwon Water
Closing Date: 6 June 2019
Location: Victoria
Description: A contractor is required to undertake relining of major sewers
in the Barwon Water region. Major sewers are defined as gravity sewers with
diameter 300 mm or greater. The works to be executed consist of the supply of
all labour, materials and equipment necessary for the condition assessment,
cleaning and relining of major sewer mains of varying material, lengths and
diameters.
Larrakeyah
defence precinct redevelopment program
Issued by: Department of Defence
Closing date: 9 June 2020
Location: Northern Territory
Description: Laing O’Rourke is supporting the Department of Defence’s
operations in the Northern Territory by delivering the Larrakeyah Defence
Precinct Redevelopment Program as managing contractor. There are multiple works
required, with an upgrade to existing sewerage infrastructure including three
sewer pump stations and an upgrade existing stormwater infrastructure including
diversion of existing stormwater via underground tunnel and new Gross Pollutant
Traps. Expressions of interest are sought from businesses capable of performing
the full scope, which can be obtained through the link.
CPBJHJV
– West Gate Tunnel Project – any opportunities
Issued by: John Holland and CPB Contractors
Closing date: 30 June 2020
Location: Victoria
Description: The West Gate Tunnel Project is a city-shaping project
that will deliver a vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge. Various civil
construction and tunnelling works are required for this project, including
services for building a 2.8 km eastbound tunnel and a 4 km
westbound tunnel under Yarraville.
Each fortnightly edition of the Trenchless Australasia e-newsletter includes a list of tenders relevant to no-dig contractors, suppliers and manufacturers.
The information is provided by Australian Tenders, which is renowned for being an Australia-wide locally owned and operated tender notification service.
Australian Tenders is also offering readers of Trenchless Australasia an extra three months on their subscription plans. Email support@australiantenders.com.au for more information.
For more tender information visit the Australian Tenders website.
If you have a tender you would like promoted in Trenchless Australasia contact Head of Editorial Nick Lovering at nlovering@gs-press.com.au
Downer using innovative methods in Tauranga
In order to minimise surface disruption and the impact on adjacent environments, Downer is using Pipetech’s PressureLining technology, which results in a new polyethylene pipe within the host pipe in need of maintenance or replacement.
A dye that the new pipe is drawn through before entering the host pipe causes a reduction in size by up to 10 per cent, which is enough to allow the new pipe to be drawn through without risk of obstruction or damage.
The pipe will then return to its original shape within a few days.
This method also eliminates the issue of how to secure the redundant asbestos cement pipe, as in Tauranga’s case pipe bursting was an unavailable option.
Pipetech was acquired by Downer in 2017.
For more information visit the Downer website.
If you have a project you would like featured in Trenchless Australasia contact Assistant Editor Chloe Jenkins at cjenkins@gs-press.com.au