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An Australian First

In Situ Spray Lining for the Rehabilitation of Watermains - A Sydney Water and an Australian Water Industry First

In its drive to become the market leader in the provision of innovative pipeline solutions to water and wastewater infrastructure owners, CLM Trenchless has recently acquired the licence for the spray lining system using the Copon Hycote 169HB (Hycote) product, developed by UK coatings company E.Wood (3M).

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Preparation kicks off for 2009

Melbourne in September used to mean one thing; footy. Now, it has a second meaning as well, Trenchless Technology. Building on the success of Trenchless Australasia 2008, the next great event has been planned for Grand Final week, September 20-22 in Melbourne in 2009. Not only that, the event will take place at Melbourne Park which is only metres away from the hallowed turf of the MCG.
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From the magazine, Rehabilitation, Tunnelling, Utility location

The role of CCTV in pipeline rehabilitation programs

Every year, billions of dollars are spent worldwide on the rehabilitation of wastewater systems. The work, for the most part is determined by a condition assessment which, in turn, is based on the data collected during an investigation. Steven Apeldoorn of ProjectMax New Zealand elucidates the role that Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) pipeline inspections play and what information can be obtained as part of a rehabilitation investigation program.
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From the magazine, HDD, Microtunnelling, Rehabilitation, Tunnelling, Utility location

Perth Main Sewer – Northbridge to Highgate

The West Australian Water Corporation has upgraded sewer pipes in the Leederville and Highgate area as part of a five-year program to provide a safer and more efficient wastewater system. The construction of the pipeline by Trenchless Technology resulted in a high profile construction project being undertaken with minimal disruption to traffic.
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Trenchless Technology proves its worth for Australian desal

Australian desalination projects are successfully using Trenchless Technology to protect sensitive areas and avoid inconveniencing the local populace. Here, Trenchless Australasia looks at the methods used and how they have enhanced project delivery for the Gold Coast, Sydney, Adelaide, Southern Seawater and Victorian desalination projects.
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Aurora Australis – the TBM putting the Bogong Hydro Power Project in lights

The fourth and final link in the scheme, the Bogong Power Development Project, to be commissioned in late 2009, will add another 140 MW to the existing 241 MW generating capacity of the Kiewa Valley Hydroelectric Scheme, making it the largest hydropower project to be constructed in Australia in 25 years. Lucy Rochlin visited the site, getting up close with the project's Tunnel Boring Machine, Aurora Australis.
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