Trenchless Australasia Feb 2022

ISSUE 71 | FEBRUARY 2022 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE AUSTRALASIAN SOCIETY FOR TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY

NEW TRACTO MACHINES SHAKING UP HDD TRACTO-TECHNIK’s new and revolutionary range of

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Contents

ISSUE 71 FEBRUARY 2022 UNDER NEW SOUTH WALES Digging Deep: major infrastructure works in the pipeline for NSW

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RELINING McRobert completes access chamber refurbishments in the Northern Territory

26

INSPECTION & CONDITION ASSESSMENT VAPAR provides CCTV solutions to asset managers

28

MICROTUNNELLING Continuing the legacy

30

HDD Powering through the challenges of the Pilbara

31

Putting the customer’s needs first

32

Forecasting demand through a global pandemic

34

Put a plug in it

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Reducing the social costs of pipeline installations with microtunnelling

70

Future-proofing CIPP liners and pipe rehabilitation solutions

72

Iplex announces a range extension to its successful Restrain PVC-U pipe

74

Reducing inflow and infiltration

76

Leading contractors choose KAISER to deliver top-tier recycler technology

78

Building for the future

80

Zipping past the competition

82

Flick the paper – make the transition today

84

Infrastructure sector growth and value

86

Rangedale Drainage & Industrial Services offers quality drain maintenance for any industry

88

Tunnelling to the future

90

Save lives, protect your reputation and prevent your next asset strike

92

More than just a supplier

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The solution with a short cure time and long service life

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Veolia is future-proofing assets for tomorrow

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NO-DIG DOWN UNDER SHOW GUIDE

Register now to secure your ticket to the largest trenchless technology event in the Southern Hemisphere

Sponsors and Exhibitors 36

New RDO Equipment and Vermeer Australia dealership means more opportunities for the region

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Interflow and Raedlinger Primus Line celebrate Exclusivity Agreement in Australia and New Zealand

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Delivering Australian-made reliable solutions

42

Rob Carr gearing up to deliver major projects in 2022

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When the going gets tuff, the tuff gets pulverised – Southern Hemisphere’s newest Pipe Jacking Record

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Girl power: Adept Civil Group up and coming leader in the trenchless world

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Paving the way in safety

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REGULARS

An innovation award finalist, GeoKrete Geopolymer

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Editor’s Letter

10

New PST on the horizon for Aussie Trenchless

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From the President

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Protecting your most valuable trenchless assets

60

From the ASTT Secretary

16

Transforming waste into opportunity

62

News in brief

18

Unearthing new potential

64

ASTT Corporate Members

136

That’s a Bore-Wrap

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Advertisers’ Index

138

COVER STORY New adaptable machines shake up HDD market – page 22 TRACTO-TECHNIK’s new and revolutionary range of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) rigs have landed in Australia. TRACTaO’s products are constantly being refined based on end user feedback, and the new range of GRUNDODRILL fluid-assisted and rock drilling machines are the ultimate reflection of this ideology.

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Sponsor Profiles

100

Social Functions

102

Charity Partner

104

Training Courses

105

Conference and Event Program

106

Speaker Profiles

108

Exhibitor Listings

115

Exhibition Floor Plan

132

ICC Venue Floor Plan

134

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Editor’s letter Molly Hancock

W

elcome to the official No-Dig Down Under 2022 edition of Trenchless Australasia.

After nearly a three-year hiatus, NoDig is back! Following the success of the September 2019 event held in Melbourne and due to overwhelming support from sponsors, exhibitors and delegates, NoDig is coming to Sydney in June, hosted at the International Convention Centre.

No-Dig Down Under is the Southern Hemisphere’s only large-scale conference and exhibition dedicated to trenchless technology, and the second largest of its kind in the world.

This edition includes a focus on the 2022 exhibitors at No-Dig and what attendees can expect from the trenchless industry leaders. There is also a dedicated section to the show guide where you can learn more about who will be speaking, an overview of the conference program, and where to find all the exhibitors.

Organised in partnership with the Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology (ASTT), the event will feature a world-class conference program, with three conference streams all focused on different aspects of the industry; training courses on trenchless methods presented by industry leaders; and an exhibition extending over 4,500 sqm and featuring exhibitors from all sectors.

Trenchless Australasia February features a cover story on TRACTO-TECHNIK’s

new and revolutionary range of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) rigs that have landed in Australia.

TRACTO’s products are constantly being refined based on end user feedback, and the new range of GRUNDODRILL fluidassisted and rock drilling machines are the ultimate reflection of this ideology.

With 2022 already throwing us our fair share of challenges, the trenchless industry remains positive and ready to tackle all that comes its way. It is inspiring to see so many new and old companies continue to work through these challenging times, and building towards a successful future.

This edition you will also see an array of features, including content on HDD, relining, microtunnelling and inspection and condition assessment.

Looking ahead to this year, the team here at Trenchless Australasia have even more themes to dive further into about the trenchless industry and provide insightful and thought-leadership pieces from the sector.

Happy reading!

Molly Hancock Editor molly.hancock@primecreative.com.au

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President’s Message

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THE AUSTRALASIAN SOCIETY FOR TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY

ABN 43 893 870 966 18 Frinton Place Greenwood, WA 6024 www.astt.com.au jeffpace@astt.com.au President: Ben Crosby Secretary: Jeff Pace Vice President: Blair Telfer COUNCILLORS

Western Australia: Trevor Gosatti Queensland: Ben Crosby New South Wales: Matthew Boyle Victoria: Justin Shepherd South Australia: Shaun Melville New Zealand: Blair Telfer Northern Territory: Vacant Tasmania: Vacant INTERIM REPRESENTATIVES

Sudipta Basu

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t is my pleasure to welcome you to the No-Dig Down Under 2022 edition of Trenchless Australasia.

It has taken us slightly longer to get here this year, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic disrupting our plans for the 2021 event. However, I am pleased to see so many of you in person after three years apart. I can’t wait to catch up with everyone.

Thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors for continuing to believe in the vision of No-Dig Down Under, and supporting the event through a postponement. Looking at the quality of displays we have planned for this year, I can say with certainty – it was worth the wait.

As Australia’s only dedicated exhibition and conference for trenchless technology, this event is incredibly important for our industry.

To all our exhibitors – thank you for showcasing your latest innovations and how you are directly contribute to the advancement of our industry. I am looking forward to speaking with you all and finding out more about what you have been up to over the past three years. Without your support, No-Dig Down Under would not be possible.

This event is the one place where we

can see all the advancements in technology solutions from suppliers and meet with our peers in one spot. I for one, find each No-Dig Down Under event more inspiring than the last, and I’m sure this edition will be no exception.

I am proud that our industry has continued to thrive throughout the pandemic, with many individuals and companies in the room contributing to Australia’s – and indeed, the world’s – ongoing major infrastructure projects.

I hope you all give yourselves a pat on the back for a job well done over the course of the past few years. It has been tough, but I am grateful that we have made it to the other side.

Of course, this event wouldn’t be the same without the support of Gold Sponsor of No-Dig Down Under, Herrenknecht.

With tunnelling projects right across Australia and New Zealand, Herrenknecht is proving critical to some of the most important infrastructure projects in the Oceania region. I think it is a testament to the strength and importance of this event that we have companies such as yours supporting it.

Ben Crosby ASTT President

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Secretary’s Corner February 2022 New Members On behalf of the ASTT, I extend a warm welcome to the following new members.

Gold Corporate Members – Australia Membership upgraded for Bamser Holdings Pty Ltd by Ben Crosby.

Silver Corporate Members – Australia Kristian Stamenkovic from KAISER Technology Pty Ltd. Steven Theron from Sika Australia.

Asset Owner Membership upgraded for Watercare Services Ltd by Blair Telfer.

Individual Members – Australia Pedram Mojarrad from F. Willich.

Individual Members – New Zealand Martin Spies from Pipe Care Ltd. 2021 National Conference and Exhibition – Sydney We will be finally returning to Sydney for the next National Conference and Exhibition in June, which, once again, is shaping up to be another success story for the ASTT. Firstly, I would like to acknowledge and thank the following sponsors for supporting us during these rather difficult times. These are as follows: Bothar Boring and Tunnelling is our Platinum Sponsor, Vermeer and Herrenknecht AG are our Gold Sponsors with Interflow, Rob Carr and KRE Engineering Services as our Silver Sponsors, and Wilmot Pipelining, Pipecore, McConnell Dowell Corporation and Bamser as our Bronze Sponsors.

The ASTT appreciates all these sponsorship commitments towards assisting us with the promotion of trenchless technology throughout Australasia.

The Technical Program will once again be extremely interesting and will be contained with three streams daily. It will also cover a variety of trenchless areas as well as the inaugural introduction of a new initiative

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whereby we will be adding a utility locating stream. This new stream is being produced as a part of the partnership between National Utility Locating Contractors Association (NULCA) and the ASTT. I also want to thank the Organising Committee let by Mathew Boyle and Lance Horlyck and supported by Ben Crosby, Trevor Gosatti, Blair Telfer, Sudipta Basu, Chris Frangos, Ashley Hamer, Benjamin Shannon, and Prime Creative Media staff for the tireless work involved in reviewing around 100 papers to come up with the program we now have.

Following previous conference successes, we will once again be providing on the Tuesday prior to the conference the one-day in-depth training courses that were originally developed by the NASTT and have since been modified for Australian audiences. This year we have included the New Installations Good Practices Course for the first time. These courses are for individuals of the infrastructure industry and offer the chance for infrastructure professionals to learn from leading experts.

The courses are as follows:

event for all of us to enjoy.

• Sewer Laterals Good Practices Course.

• Horizontal Directional Drilling Good Practices Guidelines Course.

• New Installations Good Practices Course.

ISTT New Trenchless Guidelines The ISTT has advised all Affiliated Societies that the new version of ISTT Technical Guideline, has been uploaded and available at the following: https://www.istt.com/index/webappguidechart-action.

In this new version, the ISTT not only included more recent trenchless technologies, but also restructured it for mobile friendliness.

They hope that this version can provide updated and useful information to the members of ISTT. Should you have any comments or suggestions on this new version, please kindly use their feedback link and complete the form.

This has also been added to the ASTT website, refer: astt.wildapricot.org/ISTTGuidelines.

It is the first time the ASTT will be providing the Sewer Laterals Good Practice Course and early indications are very positive with several attendees preregistering for these courses.

The exhibition was sold out in December 2021, which means we will all have the opportunity to talk with the many trenchless experts displaying their products and services.

I wish to thank all those exhibi-tors for giving the trenchless community the opportunity to explore all the wonderful products that will be on display for us.

And finally, I want to thank both Simon Coburn and Lauren Winterbottom both from Prime Creative Media, as well as all of their team, that have worked tirelessly on this

ASTT Webinars With 2021 out of the way, the ASTT is now looking at continuing with our very popular monthly webinars. To this end, if you or your organisation has a story that you would like spread to the trenchless community through our webinars, then please contact me and provide the details.

As a member of the ASTT, a membership benefit enables you to look back at past webinars.

To do so refer to the ASTT website members area and go to Webinars and Events page, refer: https://astt.wildapricot.org/ events.

Members Directory To view, go to the Members Directory area of the ASTT website, refer: https://astt. wildapricot.org/directory. If any changes are required, you can either make them yourselves or you can send the changes to me and I will amend on your behalf.

Jeff Pace ASTT Secretary secretary@astt.com.au

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NEWS IN BRIEF

City Rail Link Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Dame Whina Cooper broke through into Aotea station marking the end of its epic underground journey from Mt Eden.

METRONET The METRONET project has moved into its final stages, with works on the Thornie-Cockburn line progressing swiftly. Tunnel boring machines ‘Jana’, ‘Grace’ and ‘Sandy’ began constructing underground tunnels for the METRONET project back in August.

Work is now well underway to install the new rail tracks with more than five kilometres to be laid by the end of the shutdown.

The Thornlie-Cockburn Link will be Perth’s first east-west cross line connection, making travel around the city by train more flexible and providing a higher level of public transport service to Perth’s southern suburbs.

Significant progress has been made on the City Rail Link (CRL) - a 3.45 km twin-tunnel underground rail link up to 42 m below Auckland’s city centre and the country’s largest transport infrastructure project.

Just prior to Christmas, workers began removing the final pieces of wall to connect the new Aotea Station to the twin tunnels running from Britomart Station. The breakthrough under the intersection of Albert and Wyndham Streets joins the twin tunnels completed in early 2020.

Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Dame Whina Cooper also broke through into Aotea Station after its seven-month journey cutting into the earth and removing spoil to the surface. This breakthrough was the final link in the first of two tunnels running 3.45 km of link between Mt Eden and Britomart.

Works on METRONET’s Thornie-Cockburn line are progressing swiftly.

Central Interceptor Watercare coastal walkway in Mangere, South Auckland.

Watercare’s NZD$1.2 billion ($1.14 billion) Central Interceptor wastewater project has achieved some significant milestones, with micro-tunnel boring machine (mTBM) ‘Domenica’ completing its first drive, successfully breaking through at the Haycock Ave shaft on 10 December.

Domenica was placed in a 2.1 m diameter pipe for the link sewer that will run between Miranda Reserve in Avondale to the main Central Interceptor wastewater tunnel, connecting up at May Rd in Mt Roskill.

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Once complete in 2026, the Central Interceptor will store and transport both stormwater and wastewater to Watercare’s Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant, preventing wet-weather overflows and significantly cleaning up Auckland’s waterways.

This was first of many anticipated breakthroughs on the five-year tunnelling project. Meanwhile, Central Interceptor’s main mTBM Hiwa-i-te-Rangi is expected to start tunnelling deep beneath the Manukau Harbour this year.

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Patented “slide cartridge” provides backup for the carriage rollers allowing operators to complete a job without stopping to replace failed rollers.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Warkworth wastewater scheme Watercare is currently tunnelling more than 5 km of new pipeline from Lucy Moore Memorial Park to a new wastewater treatment plant in Snells Beach.

Watercare is currently tunnelling more than 5 km of new pipeline from Lucy Moore Memorial Park to a new wastewater treatment plant in Snells Beach, North Auckland.

Watercare anticipates construction work on the pipeline and wastewater treatment plant will start early this year, while works on the $26 million pump station in Lucy Moore Park are already underway.

Tunnelling will be carried out deep underground (between 30 and 40 m) by direct pipe tunnelling — a method that was successfully deployed on the Snells-Algies wastewater outfall. This project set the world record for the longest direct pipe drive by a mTBM, reaching 2021 m – a whole 92 m further than the previous record set by McConnell Dowell in 2018.

The Warkworth wastewater scheme is expected to be completed in 2024.

Appointments Jo Murdoch, Managing Director, North East Water The board of North East Water announced the appointment of Jo Murdoch as its new managing director, with her term commencing 20 January 2022.

Murdoch replaces long-serving managing director Craig Deiner, who stepped down on 1 December after 13 years at the helm and 30 years with North East Water.

general manager of service delivery and has played a critical role in reshaping the organisation. Prior to her position at Melbourne Water, Di Lorenzo held the title of chief executive officer at City of Moreland.

She holds engineering qualifications, is vastly experienced in asset management, and has worked in the highly complex processing environment of the oil sector. Di Lorenzo succeeds Michael Wandmaker, who had been the company’s MD since 2014 and stepped down from the role on 30 November 2021.

Bridie Fennessy, General Manager, Yarra Valley Water

“Jo has more than 20 years of experience in the water, local government and media sectors, with the last four years as an executive at Barwon Water in Geelong,” said Botta. “The board identified her servicing of regional communities and her focus on customer engagement as major strengths in the interview process.”

Yarra Valley Water (YVW) has appointed Bridie Fennessy as its new general manager for distribution services. Fennessy has been acting in the role since August and YVW said she has proven herself as a resilient and energetic leader during what has been a challenging time for the company.

Dr Nerina Di Lorenzo, Managing Director, Melbourne Water The board of Melbourne Water has announced the appointment of Dr Nerina Di Lorenzo as the utility’s next managing director, and the first ever woman to hold the role in the company’s history.

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YVW managing director Pat McCaffery said he was pleased to announce her appointment following a rigorous recruitment process. “Bridie’s an experienced leader who embodies our values and has a proven track record in achieving positive outcomes for our customers and business,” McCafferty said.

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COVER STORY

New adaptable machines shake up HDD market TRACTO-TECHNIK’s new and revolutionary range of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) rigs have landed in Australia.

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RACTO’s products are constantly being refined based on end user feedback, and the new range of GRUNDODRILL fluid-assisted and rock drilling machines are the ultimate reflection of this ideology.

Consisting of six machines with performance ratings between 60 and 280 kN, the rigs in the new range can be adapted to be used as a Jet Condition System (JCS) for excavating in conventional soils with normal rods, or as an All Condition System (ACS) using twin-tube rods to navigate through rock.

Tailored to the end user The customisable and adaptable nature of the machines is the result of years of research and development at TRACTO’s headquarters in Lennestadt, Germany, where the machines are also manufactured, using best-in-class processes

The new 130ACS, equipped for drilling through hard rock, operating on site.

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and materials, before being shipped around the world, including to Australia and New Zealand.

The design keeps the complex and unique demands of the HDD process front of mind, and has culminated in drills with unparalleled adaptability, versatility and efficiency in the market today.

As a result of the modular design, the GRUNDODRILLs can be configured to the specifications or restrictions of the market in which they’re operating. This includes 40 options for customisation according to application and comfort.

Autonomy The majority of all rig functions are controlled via a centralised touch screen and monitored via an integrated camera, which can be tailored to the needs of the operator.

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This enables ergonomic conditions for the user, limits fatigue and frees them up to focus on the task at hand: drilling.

Remote-controlled drilling is also possible with the new machines, with operations conveniently controlled and monitored from outside the operator’s cabin using a specially designed remote-control unit. In combination with an intelligent camera, this allows for the full control of the entire drilling rig.

The 130JCS/ACS features a Cummins Tier V engine, equipped with variable torque and speed adjustment for maximum rotational performance and maximum productivity. In addition, the machines are capable of fully automatic drilling operations, including drill rod exchange.

In addition to this performance and customisation, the machines can also be

The 130ACS which was recently delivered to R&R McClure in Victoria.

COVER STORY

The 130ACS, which has a narrow design meaning it takes up less space on site.

equipped with a range of high capacity mixing systems, meaning they can operate for longer periods without disruption.

More than a dealer Not only are these revolutionary machines the best available on the market, according to TRACTO, they are also supported by the best servicing, spare parts and training the industry has to offer. The company has recently

positioned itself as “more than a dealer” with the goal of creating and maintaining meaningful and lasting relationships with its clients.

This includes guiding customers through all stages of the product process, from purchase to training and after-sales support, as well as giving clients access to technical and engineering support in real time.

TRACTO Australia Managing Director Jeff Rose says there’s an appetite from the

trenchless industry for the adaptability and performance of the new machines.

“The design has been meticulously planned for a number of years. During this time, all the feedback and responses from our clients in Australian and New Zealand, as well as all over the world, have been fed back to our German engineers for consideration,” he says.

“While the conditions for HDD might change from region to region, the challenges for contractors are ubiquitous. With the 130JCS/ACS range, we’ve delivered machines which address those challenges, providing the adaptability, power and performance to increase drilling efficiency and optimisation.”

A GRUNDODRILL 130ACS has already been delivered to a customer in Australia, with Victorian-based trenchless contractor R&R McClure taking delivery of a machine in early 2022. The machine is setup to excavate through the tough quartz-rock which is unique to the Castlemaine and Bendigo region where the contactor is based.

One of the new GRUNDODRILLs will be on TRACTO’s stand at No-Dig Down Under, giving contractors the opportunity to see the machine and its features up close. Visit TRACTO at stand 50 in the exhibition.

For more information visit www.tracto.com/au

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UNDER NSW

Digging Deep: major infrastructure works in the pipeline for NSW It has been an interesting time for the trenchless industry in New South Wales. In a post-COVID economy, Australian governments have committed funding to an unprecedented wave of infrastructure investment across transport, utilities and social infrastructure to stimulate economic recovery, and New South Wales is no exception.

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ccording to Infrastructure Australia, an investment of more than $290 billion has already been planned across the country in the construction sector. NSW has major trenchless works in the pipeline for projects across water, hydrogen and hydroelectricity, some of which are already underway.

Water Corporation general manager of assets planning and delivery Evan Hambleton said that by proactively replacing these assets, the utility could safeguard against future leaks and bursts, in turn helping to avoid unplanned interruptions.

Water With the reality of climate change now sinking in and a growing need for climate-independent water sources, states are investing in better water security with the construction of new storage facilities and upgrades to old, leaky pipelines.

The NSW Connections package is being rolled out, which includes the construction and upgrade of water infrastructure. The package aims to expand the state’s agricultural industries, as well as provide adequate water supplies and address storage and quality issues.

Jointly funded by the Federal ($15. 8 million) and NSW Government ($24.3 million), the package consists of five projects: Lake Wyangan Water Sustainability project, Walcha Off-Stream Water Storage, West Wyalong Water Reliability project, Broken Hill to Menindee Graziers Pipeline and Urbenville Water Supply project.

According to NSW Minister for Water Melinda Pavey, once completed, the package will deliver 1650 megalitres in additional storage capacity as well as 4380 megalitres per annum increased water availability.

“This will mean more than 240 hectares of additional land will now be open to irrigation, and nearly 200 new customers or properties will be able to connect to the improved water supply delivered by this suite of projects,” Minister Pavey says.

All projects are expected to be completed by mid-2023.

Hydrogen Following the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP26) last October-November, there has been a huge investment in hydrogen and its associated infrastructure nation-wide. As a clean but volatile gas, hydrogen generates zero carbon but requires specialist infrastructure to be distributed throughout gas networks.

Australia’s National Hydrogen Strategy is a plan to grow this industry and position Australia as a major player by 2030. In his first major cabinet decision as Premier in October, Dominic Perrottet signed off on Australia’s largest hydrogen strategy.

The industry will require large scale electrolyses, renewable electricity, water and water pipelines, electricity infrastructure and hydrogen pipelines in order to successfully integrate into our existing network.

Existing pipelines will be redeployed and relined for alternative delivery outside of natural gas.

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Concrete hydro energy dam on Snowy River.

Companies like Baker Hughes and Primus Line are already collaborating on the development of a non-metallic composite pipe application to repurpose existing pipelines for hydrogen and CO2 transportation, having signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in October.

Hydroelectricity In December, Snowy Hydro began assembling a giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) in preparation for the excavation of a 16 km headache tunnel for the Snowy 2.0 project.

Snowy 2.0 is a renewable energy project that will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage in the Snowy Mountains, New South Wales.

It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia that will underpin the nation’s transition to a low-carbon future.

The project involves the development of a new underground power station around 1 km below ground, as well as the linking of two existing dams – Tantangara and Talbingo – through 27 km of tunnels.

Hydroelectricity is generated when falling water spins giant turbines. Water will be pumped to the upper dam where there is surplus renewable energy production, and then released back into the lower dam to generate energy.

Snowy 2.0 will provide flexible, on-demand power while recycling the water in a closed loop and maximise the efficiency of renewables by using excess solar and wind energy to pump water to the higher dam, to be stored for later use.

Company Snowy Hydro is leading the project and has begun assembling a giant TBM ‘Florence’ ready to excavate a 16 km headrace tunnel. Most of the 27 km of tunnel on the project will be excavated by TBM, with the concrete segment-lined tunnels reaching 10m in diameter.

The company achieved another exciting milestone in December with the commissioning of a second TBM. The 11 m diameter TBM ‘Kirsten’ is one of three TBMs that will excavate the tunnels for the pumped-hydro expansion.

Snowy Hydro chief executive Paul Broad said Snowy 2.0 was creating 4,000 jobs and significant training and apprenticeship opportunities for workers, while providing a major economic boost for the Snowy Mountains region and beyond.

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RELINING

McRobert completes access chamber refurbishments in the Northern Territory McRobert Contracting Services is an Australian-owned and operated industry leader in the refurbishment of underground assets and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipeline technology.

Operating since 1988, this Perth-based company has more than 30 years and nine patents behind it.

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CS has developed a patented method for structurally relining access chambers that have suffered from sulphide corrosion, more commonly known as gas attack or concrete cancer. Using 10 mm rigid PVC sheeting, the chamber walls are prefabricated into sleeves, which can then be lowered directly into the asset.

After installation, the preformed sleeves are secured to the original asset using a minimum 40 mm of high-strength grout. The grout not only secures the lining in place; it also rebuilds the concrete that has been depleted.

The grout then rebuilds the internal concrete surface and ensures that structural integrity is maintained, while the rigid PVC provides

corrosion protection to the asset. McRoberts’ refurbishment systems are equivalent to less than 20 per cent of the cost of replacement and carry a minimum 50-year guarantee.

Furthermore, the peak body representing Australian water utilities - the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) - has appraised the use of PVC pressure and nonpressure pipe products as fit for purpose with a life expectancy of more than 100 years.

MCS recently completed a large project in the remote community of Amoonguna in the Northern Territory for client Power and Water Corporation, NT. The company carried out the structural refurbishment relining of 26 access chambers using its patented

relining method, with 15 more scheduled for relining this year.

The Amoonguna community sewer reticulation access chambers were around 40 years old, having been installed in 1981.

According to Power and Water Corp, McRobert’s method as it was the most viable option to extend the life of the assets up to 50 years, coming in at a third of the cost of new chambers.

These refurbishments were completed in less than six months and have been stamped with the company’s 50-year guarantee.

For more information visit www. mcrobertcontracting.com.au/

Amoonguna access chamber after.

Amoonguna access chamber after.

Amoonguna access chamber before.

Amoonguna access chamber before.

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INSPECTION & CONDITION ASSESSMENT

VAPAR provides CCTV solutions to asset managers 2021 has seen the continued uptake of new technology that unlocks efficiencies for engineers who manage sewer and stormwater pipe networks. Cloud-storage, cataloguing of inspections, thematic mapping, improved decision-making workflows and reduced backlogs are just some of the benefits the VAPAR Solutions platform is bringing to the sector.

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void the backlog A common industry challenge is how to effectively manage the increasing volume of CCTV pipe inspection data that accumulates over time. Backlogs occur when inspection projects reach completion, but the packaging of the subsequent required programmed work is delayed.

A CCTV backlog can then grow larger when the pace of condition inspections continues at a faster pace than the review and decision process. This dilemma is often exacerbated by resource challenges where engineers are spread thinly across multiple asset management tasks, and when efficient data access is not in place to support the decision-making process.

The receival of CCTV inspection results should not be considered the final delivery of a program, but rather a point in the circular process of pipe asset management. Each step should be designed to synchronise and complement the one that follows.

Acquiring the 1 to 5 condition gradings is only one part of managing a pipe network.

Questions to consider when implementing a successful asset management strategy include: • Do I have confidence that I’m inspecting the right percentage of my network, and the correct pipes within it?

• Do all relevant stakeholders in my 28 TRENCHLESS AUSTRALASIA FEBRUARY 2022

The VAPAR Solutions Dashboard view.

organisation have access to data from past inspections?

• Am I updating my GIS and asset management systems with condition results?

• Is my process designed to inform asset risk, value, and future inspection programs?

No silos in the cloud Having a suitable storage option for the large amount of video files that CCTV inspections generate, while retaining access for stakeholders to view reports and make maintenance and rehabilitation decisions, presents both storage and software challenges for councils and utilities.

Greater Western Water (Victoria) and

Richmond Valley Council (NSW) are two such organisations that have turned to the VAPAR. Solutions platform to significantly improve the access and management of their inspection file libraries covering the last five years.

Moving to a cloud-based solution provides options to keep both GIS mapping and asset management systems up to date, while removing the reliance on portable hard-drives and messy network folder structures that can lead to data silos and unintended information barriers.

Same storage for pushrod and zoom footage Traditional CCTV pipe inspection software and processes have been designed to work with pan-tilt-zoom crawler cameras. This often leads to inspections collected using pushrod and polemounted zoom cameras being poorly catalogued and lacking a common approach to access and compare condition information. In many cases, a video is captured but soon after the footage and data disappear due to poor storage and reporting options.

2021 saw VAPAR successfully run projects that provided the opportunity to import, analyse and produce inspection style reports for a range of camera hardware. The opportunity to store, map, report, and track decisions for crawler, pushrod, and pole camera inspections all in the one location has significantly increased the

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Crawler camera.

value and useability of this type of footage for asset owners. Having access to more condition collection methods allows for greater flexibility and increased coverage of a network to better manage risk and improve the understanding of pipe infrastructure.

Mildura Rural City Council sought options to economically survey a significant percentage of their stormwater network that would provide condition data to inform their operational and capital works programs. They recently engaged Interflow, a VAPAR Partner, to complete this package of inspection works using pole-mounted zoom cameras with results available directly through VAPAR’s browser

platform. This has seen the value and detail of the collected data increase with better access to videos, images, condition results, and inspection reports. This data is formatted to import directly to GIS for thematic mapping and broader user access. Over 80km of inspections are scheduled to be completed during this project.

VAPAR began the new year processing footage for Muswellbrook Shire Council, with inspections completed by Mullane, a Central Coast / Hunter based VAPAR Partner. Some of the earliest of adopters of advancing technology for the CCTV pipe condition assessment process have been rural and regional councils.

One of the primary influences for this trend has been the demand for engineers and project managers to spend less of their time watching videos and become more focused on managing pipe risk. Understanding this risk using targeted defect frames and open data presentation has been designed to make the pipe condition assessment workflow smarter with improved outcomes.

Gunnedah Shire Council have a large inspection program that began in January.

Michael Ludlow (Project Manager Water Services) explains some of the reasons that led to new solutions for managing their sewer network.

“We were looking for an innovative solution

that could evaluate CCTV footage and give an accurate assessment of our sewer infrastructure that took the human factor out of the evaluation process, Council required VAPAR to be able to integrate with CCTV contractors to give us the best possible result that was accurate and cost effective we believe that VAPAR ticked all those boxes.”

Regional councils aren’t alone in realising the benefits of VAPAR’s new technology. In Sydney, both Blacktown City Council and Campbelltown City Council have adopted VAPAR to drive improvements in workflow and decision-making. Campbelltown is one of the faster growing areas in Sydney and have found that VAPAR’s AI processing and data outputs don’t just improve their condition assessment program. They now use VAPAR Solutions as part of their new pipe acceptance and end of warranty testing. This has enabled them to reduce the turn-around time from weeks to days.

Implementing iterative machine-learning updates to the AI processing engine and the further development of automated solutions, VAPAR continues to roll-out this advanced technology to councils and utilities in 2022.

To learn about VAPAR or book a demo of VAPAR Solutions, visit: www.vapar.co

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MICROTUNNELLING

Continuing the legacy Pezzimenti Trenchless continues to deliver top-notch results for Victoria’s leading sewer and water contractors, with 2022 set to be a year of developing equipment to further support its growth.

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ezzimenti Trenchless, now a thirdgeneration family business, was incorporated in 2011 by Joe, Anthony and Stephen Pezzimenti as part of a family succession plan. Managing director Joe Pezzimenti says he joined the family-run Pezzimenti Laserbore in 1989, followed by Anthony in 1995 and Stephen in 1997.

The company uses its own Pezzimentideveloped laser-guided micro tunnelling systems and specialises in free boring, sleeve boring and pipe jacking methods.

“We use laser-guided microtunnelling that involves vacuum extraction for the most effective and efficient method of installing new services for the sewer, water, drainage, gas and telecommunications, along with vacuum-loading and non-destructive digging services, using our state-of-the-art vacuum units,” says Pezzimenti.

Pezzimenti says the company offers unparalleled expertise and technology to provide clients with the best solution for

their projects, whatever size. “From gas and water lines to new constructions and the latest telecommunications installations, our seven crews located throughout Victoria and South Australia work to service our clients’ needs, equipped with the latest technology and decades of experience and expertise.”

The company was recently sub-contracted to complete the Ravenhall Outfall Sewer works, a project issued by Califam Constructions and Greater Western Water, to construct 894 metres of DN900 mm branch sewer and 181 metres of DN225 mm reticulation sewer as part of the development works on Palm Springs Rd, Ravenhall in the City of Melton.

With nearby road crossings, some parts of the project had to use a microtunnelling method to bore under the road crossing.

“We were engaged by Califam Constructions to undertake two sections of microtunnelling where open cut, a method of pipeline installation that requires opening up the surface

of the ground, wasn’t an option, being under two major roads,” Pezzimenti says.

Pezzimenti Trenchless utilised the free boring method to drill directly into an existing manhole without requiring a retrieval shaft, which was a major advantage of its free bore method.

Pezzimenti says free boring offers an ideal way to install services utilising conventional pipes. In cohesive, stable clays, mudstone and rock, free boring is the most economical method of service installation as conventional pipes can be inserted into the bore. Pezzimenti says he’s eager to put COVID-19 behind him and looks forward to the year ahead by adding another crew to the ranks this year and getting a better foothold in the South Australian market. Pezzimenti says the company has grown its capabilities to tackle more challenging jobs, and that its major focus has been on developing its equipment to tackle basalt ground conditions. “When you work with Pezzimenti Trenchless, you are accessing the very latest in technological developments.”

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HDD

Powering through the challenges of the Pilbara Horizontal directional drilling provides many challenges at the best of times. In urban centres, drillers are faced with limited space and machinery access, while noise limitations and environmental integrity have to be strongly observed.

The combination provides powerful downhole cutting action and the flexibility to select the appropriate tooling to best match the ground conditions, which can allow the entire install to be completed with one machine.

The Vermeer D40x55DR S3 Navigator® was chosen for its proven ability to provide excellent productivity across a broad range of ground conditions.

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egional projects also present their unique challenges as the teams at Streamline Connect and Vermeer Equipment of WA & NT recently discovered.

Operator comfort and safety were also a major factor in choosing the right machine to do the job – with temperatures in the region regularly exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.

Working through varying ground conditions and challenges In late 2021, Streamline Connect was appointed by a leading mining company to lay over 140 kilometres of optic fibre cable alongside a railway track in the Pilbara region of WA. This work included over 4500 m of directional drilling.

The project also presents many obstacles to overcome along the way – including roads, railway crossings, creeks and rivers. The project required drilling across varying depths, as well as around some tight obstacles.

Hard igneous granite and basalt rock along the drill path also present additional challenges for the project.

One machine, one practical solution Streamline Connect required a horizontal directional drill that was tough enough to tackle hard rock, yet nimble enough to provide exceptional steering and turns.

Working closely with the team at Vermeer Equipment of WA & NT, the Vermeer D40x55DR S3 Navigator® horizontal directional drill was chosen for the job for its proven ability to provide excellent productivity across a broad range of ground conditions, from hard, medium, and soft rock, to loamy dirt and clay.

This rock drill features dual rod technology that uses an inner rod to provide torque to the drill bit, while the outer rod offers steering capability and rotational torque for reaming.

Streamline Connect required a horizontal directional drill that was tough enough to tackle hard rock resulting in it working closely with Vermeer Equipment of WA & NT.

Impressive results Utilising the Vermeer D40x55DR S3, the team at Streamline Connect are on target to produce its contracted bore amount.

“With 150 metres of drill rod on-board the Vermeer unit, every day is a productive day,” says Streamline Connect Operations Manager Andrew Angelatos.

“Recently we did hit granite! That’s when we knew we chose the right machine, powering through rock, where other machines would struggle. We found that the drill has more than enough power for the tough jobs.”

Powered by a 140 hp (104 kW) John Deere diesel engine, the Vermeer D40x55DR S3 serves up 40,000 lb (177.9 kN) of thrust/pullback and 5,500 ft-lb (7,457 Nm) of rotational torque.

Keeping the crew safe and productive “As we were operating in hot and dusty conditions, keeping our drilling crew safe and productive also played an important part in the machine we chose. The cabin and rod loading features of the Vermeer unit certainly proved its worth, with our operators working safely and in comfort,” Angelatos says.

The Vermeer D40x55DR S3 offers drillers climate control, weatherproofing and reduced noise levels of 80 dBA at the operator’s ear, in a standard cab configuration.

The time and steps required to add or remove a rod on the D40x55DR S3 is significantly less due to an enhanced dual drill rod design that quickly and easily makes up the inner and outer rod connections.

Ready to help you If your drill project is presenting some challenges, the Vermeer WA & NT team are available to help.

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Putting the customer’s needs first Prime Drilling is gearing up for another successful year with 2022 already filling up with bookings for the design and construction of large horizontal directional (HDD) drilling rigs.

The PD 100/65 CU+ excels in high flexibility and maximum performance.

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s a relatively small company, manager Ralf Kiesow tells Trenchless Australasia that Prime Drilling’s presence on an international scale has contributed to its growing HDD rig manufacturing, with the company locking in 25 rigs.

“We are off to a great start for 2022 so far as it appears most of our order books are almost full for this year, which usually at this time is only six months booked in advance,” he says.

Kiesow says most of its customers are longstanding buyers who have had Prime Drilling rigs in the past and are happy with the quality.

Using high-quality materials to develop a

low-maintenance, robust and reliable drilling rigs with an above-average service life, Kiesow says this is a result of the company’s profound know-how in drilling technique, and high production quality.

“These are the outstanding benefits for our customers and the pillars of our company´s success,” he says. “All the rigs we have built to date are still running today. If you have a rig for 20 years and it is still running, then you know it is high-quality and that is what we ensure our rigs are. They are reliable and customers will always come back if that is the case.”

Despite the growing success the company

has install for 2022, Kiesow says a number of challenges are still thrown its way, especially issues with the supply chain of parts for rigs.

However, Prime Drilling has large storage areas and can react quickly, efficiently and flexibly to customers’ wishes to ensure they can source equipment when required.

Offering a comprehensive after-sales service, its customers can easily procure spare parts on the local market and carry out necessary repairs by themselves.

“Luckily, we have a big stock and what we are trying to do is that every rig we produce we use the components we have already, so

The PD 80/45 CU has had the mud pump X-1000 integrated into the machine to offer customers a maximum flow rate at minimum operational wear.

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HDD

“These are the outstanding benefits for our customers and the pillars of our company´s success. All the rigs we have built to date are still running today. If you have a rig for 20 years and it is still running, then you know it is high quality and that is what we ensure our rigs are. They are reliable and customers will always come back if that is the case.” we don’t have to wait on parts,” Kiesow says.

“But on the other side, the electric rigs we build are new technology and the demand of our customers is changing every week. As a result, we need new components to match their desire, which can sometimes lead to delays.”

With a commitment to staying on track and ensuring customers get their rigs on time, Prime Drilling’s production team has over 20 years’ experience, ensuring the customers’ needs are met.

Kiesow says the production team has been

The PD 45/19 MCU has the latest emission standard and adjustable cooling system to minimise the consumption.

there since the company was founded and feel that it is their company too and will do whatever it takes to ensure production of rigs gets back on track.

During its 25 years of work, Prime Drilling has enhanced its design team, employing 10 designers in the company.

“We encourage our customers to come with a wish list when buying a rig,” he says. “If a customer comes up with an idea or change for their rig, we go straight to the designer. Due to the company not being too big, the customer is

able to speak directly with the designer.

“The next step is we come up with a drawing, send it to the customer, they review it and suggest changes. We ensure the designer and client have close contact and the plans don’t have to go through different sections. That is something our clients really appreciate.”

For more information on Prime Drilling’s range of equipment in Australia and New Zealand please contact TRACTO Australia.

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HDD

Forecasting demand through a global pandemic Queensland Drilling Sales & Supplies managing director Luke Spaninks talks to Trenchless Australasia about maintaining a successful equipment supply business while faced with severe delays in logistics and freight.

DirectBor director Aaron Finch said he can now “crank mud” at an unprecedented rate.

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ueensland Drilling Sales & Supplies is a directional drilling equipment specialist and trusted provider of versatile solutions for jobs all around Australia.

Established in 1999, QDS has cemented its name as a dependable service provider with the right tools and expertise for the job.

Founded by experienced driller Grant Spaninks, this family-owned company now has locations on the Gold Coast and in Melbourne, with siblings Luke and Emma Spaninks at the helm as managing directors.

Luke Spaninks says the company’s main drawcard is its familiarity with its customer base and the ability to streamline the equipment acquisition process.

“We have really good retention within our team,” says Spaninks. “Our primary sales manager has been with us for 23 years.

The main advantage of that is that we’re well acquainted with who the industry

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players are and what they’re running. We know the clients, know their gear, and know what they need.”

As the HDD industry has continued to expand, so has the QDS range of products.

“We don’t specialise in any one OEM type

“Because we’re backed by 23 years of dealing with drillers, we’ve been able to adjust and improve the way we manage our stock, so we can get it to the contractor in a timely manner.” of tooling,” Spaninks continued. The QDS tooling archive includes reamers, pump parts, locating systems, transmitter housings, thread lube and more. QDS can cater to all drill rigs and compatible rods.

The company is now the distributor

of brands like Melfred Borzall, Digital Control, Bit Brokers, Horizontal Technology, Elgin Separation Solutions, Kerr Pumps, Premier Drill rods, Brewis, Baifa Generators and Cetco Mud. “We now supply one of the most extensive ranges of quality HDD tooling and equipment,” added Spaninks. QDS has a high focus on distributing the most complete line of HDD rods in Australia, delivering a diversified range for every driller’s needs.

The staff at QDS are highly attuned to industry trends and can skillfully forecast market demands. The operations team has fine-tuned stock management systems, and as such, has been able to circumvent major supply issues that have faced many businesses throughout the pandemic.

“Drilling is very time critical; the quicker you can get stuff done, the more profitable the job will be,” Spaninks explains. “We always

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A selection of tooling and consumables being restocked.

try to ensure we have the tools that drillers will need, when they need it. Our on-hand inventory is always well stocked.

“Because we’re backed by 23 years of dealing with drillers, we’ve been able to adjust and improve the way we manage our stock, so we can get it to the contractor in a timely manner.”

The company even set up a secondary location in Melbourne, “to kill transit for the guys down south,” Spaninks says. “We’re able to cover that whole east coast and south area really well.” Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the team at QDS has had to change the way it manages on-hand stock due to massive delays in logistics and freight.

“The cost of raw materials and manufacturing has gone up substantially, so we’ve had to shift our forecasting and expand our inventory,” says Spaninks.

“We now prepare a good six to eight months in advance, as we have to preempt these time delays.

“Thankfully, due to the great relationships we have with our suppliers, they allow us to hold more stock with extended terms, so we’re able to order more at once to prevent any shortfall.”

The employees at QDS are trained to have a wide breadth and depth of knowledge on solutions for a range of jobs with variables including size, budget, job type and ground conditions. Whether it’s hire equipment or custom-built tooling and repairs, QDS offers all the best quality suppliers in the business at the most competitive prices.

Working with its customers to deliver a broad range of outcomes across both locations in Queensland and Victoria, QDS is committed to helping a diversity of contractors to fulfill their drilling needs.

Case study QDS recently worked with long-time client DirectBor, a Geelong-based boring and drilling contractor, to supply the business with a new recycler unit.

Elgin Separation Solutions pioneered the packaged mud recycling system decades ago.

QDS selected the Elgin Tango 400HD2™ for its highest-rated hydraulic cleaning capacity in its class, at an impressive 400 gallons per minute (25 lps).

Traditional systems offer single-pass

cleaning, while the Elgin Tango 400HD2™ features a multi-pass configuration, allowing each cut to be returned to the primary tank for continuous recirculation. This feature maximises the shaker and hydrocyclone cleaning performance.

After supplying DirectBor with the Elgin Tango 400HD2 on their recent project in Gheringhap, Victoria, DirectBor director Aaron Finch praised the QDS team for their expert knowledge of HDD inventory and exceptional service.

“Craig (QDS sales manager) has been a godsend: always available, and an encyclopaedia of knowledge, delivering fast and effortless service and support,” said Finch. “[The Tango 400HD2] has been a game changer for us; I only wish we’d discovered it sooner. Now it’s the backbone of our entire operation.”

Finch said the unit has reduced his cost in dumping, as he’s been able to go from three to four vac trucks onsite to just one machine.

Supporting the load of three rigs, it is also simple to operate with high functionality, which means DirectBor can crank mud at an unprecedented rate.

For more information go to https://qlddrilling.com/

QDS managing director Luke Spaninks with custom ordered 30” hole opener.

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Register for the Southern Hemisphere’s largest trenchless event On 14 to 17 June 2022, the No-Dig Down Under Conference and Exhibition is coming to the International Convention Centre in Sydney.

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fter nearly a three-year hiatus, NoDig is back! Following the success of the September 2019 event held in Melbourne and due to overwhelming support from sponsors, exhibitors and delegates, No-Dig is coming to Sydney, hosted at the International Convention Centre (ICC).

No-Dig Down Under is the southern hemisphere’s only large-scale conference and exhibition dedicated to trenchless technology, and the second largest of its kind in the world.

Organised in partnership with the Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology (ASTT), the event will feature a world-class conference program, with three conference streams all focused on different aspects of the industry; training courses on trenchless methods presented by industry leaders; and an exhibition extending over 4,500 sqm and featuring exhibitors from all sectors.

There will be three sponsored social functions, including the prestigious ASTT Gala Dinner and Awards Evening, providing attendees with networking opportunities in a variety of settings with industry professionals.

This one-of-a-kind conference program will show you how leading utilities are using no-dig methods Asset owners play a vital role in the application of trenchless technology, which is why the conference program largely consists of Australia and New Zealand’s leading utility companies, operators, and municipalities, including Gold Coast City Council, Yarra Valley Water, APA Group, and Dial Before You Dig. The conference program also includes presentations on research and education into trenchless technologies.

See the most recent innovations in trenchless technology at the exhibition The exhibition will feature the world’s leading suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers of the latest trenchless solutions for the installation, rehabilitation, and location of underground infrastructure assets.

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Exhibition hall at the No-Dig conference and exhibition .

Many of the exhibition stalls will be presenting practical demonstrations of their equipment, which is an important opportunity to see the company’s products in action.

In 2019, more than 1,500 leaders and decision-makers passed through the exhibition, including delegates and trade visitors, so you know that what’s on exhibit is worth a visit!

Take the time to get to know other industry changemakers at three different networking opportunities No-Dig Down Under will feature three social functions, providing networking opportunities in a variety of different atmospheres.

On the evening of Tuesday 14 June, the exhibition will officially open with a ceremony at the ICC, sponsored by Herrenknecht.

The opening is an opportunity to get a first glimpse of the exhibition hall and speak to exhibitors about their products and services before the general public the following morning.

The Networking Reception, sponsored by Vermeer, is a chance for delegates to relax and unwind after a few busy days at the convention.

This years’ event will give attendees the opportunity to push the boat out on Captain Cook Cruise departing from King Street Wharf - easy walking distance from ICC Sydney.

The final evening will feature the ASTT Gala Dinner and Awards Evening. This formal event – sponsored by Bothar Boring & Tunnelling – celebrates the Australasian trenchless industry’s achievements from the past two years.

Full conference registrations include access to the function; otherwise, tickets can be purchased separately on the No-Dig Down Under website.

Increase your knowledge of trenchless technology by attending a training course In 2022, No-Dig Down Under will feature three training courses covering horizontal directional drilling (HDD), sewer laterals and new installations. The training courses will be presented by international leaders of their respective fields.Originally developed by the North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT), the ASTT has licensed the training courses and adapted the material for Australasian audiences. The courses are considered the global industry standard for trenchless technology education. Registration for No-Dig Down Under is now open, and the ASTT also has 10 utility and council scholarships available for attendance at No-Dig Down Under 2022. The scholarships allow key members of Australasian utilities and councils to attend the event with reduced costs.

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New RDO Equipment and Vermeer Australia dealership means more opportunities for the region RDO Equipment, Launceston’s local John Deere construction and forestry and Vermeer equipment dealer, has opened its new flagship Tasmanian dealership, creating more jobs and opportunities for customers in the region and across the state.

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RDO Equipment’s new CEO, Phil Canning, says this new dealership means big things for local customers.

he new dealership is expected to contribute millions to the local economy through the $8.5M facility, offering employment opportunities and increased capacity to service more machines not only at the new branch, but remotely via its field service division.

RDO Equipment’s new CEO, Phil Canning, says this new dealership means big things for local customers, and reflects the Group’s strong commitment to embedding itself in the Australian market.

“We want to show our Tasmanian customers that we’re here for them, and we’ve got their backs. Our investment in this new location

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NO-DIG DOWN UNDER 2022 signals our support of the sectors that contribute billions of dollars to the Tasmanian economy – agriculture, roads, construction, environmental, landscaping, mining, and forestry sectors – across our two world leading machinery brands, John Deere and Vermeer,” Canning says.

“We now have greater capacity for not only more equipment in stock, but more parts on shelves and service support, all with a real focus on maximising our customers’ uptime.”

The new branch has moved 10 minutes down the road from the previous premises on Montague St, Invermay, to Australis Drive, Rocherlea and offers a much larger space for servicing and holding machines and parts.

“The new branch will start with four service technicians working across six service bays, which we will look to add to over the coming year, along with new sales, parts and admin staff. It’s great news for Launceston, our existing customers, and new customers right across the state,” Canning says.

The new branch expansion also means a bigger focus on career development opportunities, with more training resources available for existing staff and new starters.

“With a larger footprint in the region, we will be looking to invest more into training and development for our employees, and also investing in a strong apprentice program. We

want to be bringing in more up-and-comers and help develop their careers throughout both Vermeer and RDO Equipment in these exciting industry sectors,” he says.

“It’s so important that we have these training and development opportunities available for every one of our employees, whether you’re at the early stages of your career or well cemented in the role. A larger branch presence will help us bring in the resources to do just that.”

The new dealership is located at 4 Australis Drive, Rocherlea.

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Interflow and Raedlinger Primus Line celebrate Exclusivity Agreement in Australia and New Zealand

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Leading pipeline infrastructure company, Interflow, announced the signing of an exclusivity partnership with Raedlinger Primus Line, for the use of its patented pressure pipeline renewal technology.

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nterflow is Australia and New Zealand’s leading provider of trenchless pipeline solutions. Home to several patented products and technologies aimed at renewing pipeline infrastructure within the 4 Waters – water, wastewater, stormwater, and culverts – the organisation is renowned for its forwardthinking approach to innovation.

The addition of Primus Line®, a worldclass solution for relining pressure water and wastewater pipelines, to its growing portfolio of exclusive services, cements Interflow’s position as a one-stop-shop for its customers’ pipeline infrastructure needs. The Primus Line® system consists of a flexible Kevlar-reinforced liner and specially developed end fittings.

World-class technology, stellar service Interflow’s Managing Director Elect, Daniel Weaver, is confident that this partnership

will greatly benefit both organisations’ customers and communities.

“Interflow and Raedlinger Primus Line are both family-owned companies that share similar core values,” he says.

“These synergies, combined with our drive to solve customers’ problems by using innovative and cutting-edge technologies, will enable us to continue to deliver reliable outcomes for our customers and the communities we serve.”

Peter Lischewski, Managing Director of Raedlinger Primus Line, elaborates on the significance of this partnership.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for both companies to demonstrate their commitment to innovation and producing high-quality outcomes,” he says.

“By signing this exclusivity with Interflow, we are ensuring that our product will be expertly installed with extreme care, consistency and Triple Primus Line Installation Rehabilitation of a DN900 pipeline by installing three DN450 Primus Liners – an Australian first innovation.

attention to detail, each and every time.”

“We have a strong relationship with Interflow and look forward to working together to provide our customers with world-class solutions.”

Interflow and Primus Line have been working together for a number of years and have delivered headline projects such as the 3-in-1 Triple Primus Line project featured in Trenchless Australasia, Water Source and Trenchless Works Magazine.

Moreover, Interflow will open a Primus Line warehouse to store limited stocks of common materials for immediate supply, which will be particularly useful for smaller emergency projects. Customers can now conveniently access the local warehouse in Australia.

If you have a water main renewal project in the pipeline, contact Interflow and discuss how Primus Line can be used for your next project.

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Delivering Australian-made reliable solutions Established in 1991, Australian-owned KRE Engineering Services has been manufacturing robotic equipment more than 30 years.

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ith its Australian-made robotic cutters exported across the globe, adding to KRE’s success has been its dedication to producing innovative, cost-effective and reliable products that offer the benefit of being easily operated andmaintained.

Director Keith Edmunds says the company prides itself on working closely with its

customers and their operators, enabling KRE to develop and produce products to suit market requirements.

“Due to a lack of reliable equipment from overseas and the industry being in its infancy in the 1990’s we decided to manufacture our own equipment to cater for the evolving Australian trenchless industry needs and requirements,” Edmunds says.

“Our robotic equipment is solely Australian-made and manufactured, proudly utilising other Australian businesses to support the local economy and ensuring we deliver topquality, cost-effective and reliable solutions to our partners.”

KRE has also introduced a restricted access Portable Cable Reel which has been developed

KRE has introduced a restricted access Portable Cable Reel which has been developed with its partners to facilitate remote access with an additional 100 metre cable capability from point of entry.

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Edmunds says this enables the operator to be situated up to 200 metres away from entry point and further allows its customers to access difficult or remote manholes.

KRE specialises in designing and manufacturing innovative and cutting-edge lateral cutters for pipelines ranging from 150mm up to 1200mm diameter.

Australian Made Certified and produced in-house, KRE will be showcasing its new mini robotic cutter system at the 2022 No-Dig Down Under Exhibition.

“This system has been engineered to work in either sewer or potable water pipes from

The Portable Cable Reel will allow the operator to be situated up to 200 metres away from entry point and further allows its customers to access difficult or remote manholes.

80mm to 150mm I-D and will be available to order from March 2022,” Edmunds says.

“This compact system will be compatible to KRE’s existing robotic equipment and will offer our partners the capabilities of working in reduced diameter pipelines that have been previously inaccessible with self-drive robotic equipment.

Looking ahead to this year,

KRE is investing in research and development for its core product range.

Edmunds says this will be its robotic lateral cutters, which now range from 80mm to 1200mm.

“Our team are designing and trialling new technology in robotic machines for potable water pipes ranging from 75mm to 225mm,” he says. “We are also developing a new microcutter to cater towards the domestic plumbing market. Both of which we hope to have on display at No-Dig Down Under 2022.”

KRE produces reliable robotic equipment combined with clear imaging to efficiently perform the basic yet vital tasks of robotic repair and reinstatement of laterals and internal pipeline repairs, eliminating the need to dig up roads and other surfaces and ensuring minimal disruption to traffic and the environment.

KRE is excited to be working with a number of new and upcoming contractors and partners utilising its equipment; expanding its customer base and exploring new opportunities to create solutions for now and for the future.

As a Silver Sponsor of the No-Dig Down Under 2022 exhibition in Sydney, KRE will be exhibiting its product range along with some new and pioneering equipment.

Rob Carr gearing up to deliver major projects in 2022 Leading microtunnelling contractor Rob Carr is preparing for one of the company’s busiest years, with multiple major projects at various stages taking place in different states.

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or almost 30 years, Rob Carr has been a leader and pioneer of microtunnelling for the design and construction of utility infrastructure projects in the water, energy and transport space. Having previously constructed some of Australasia’s most complex pipe jacking projects, this year the company will be busier than ever working on multiple significant projects in Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.

Quinns Main Sewer Extension, Perth Rob Carr was awarded a contract to deliver the Quinns Main Sewer Extension for Water Corporation in Western Australia in 2021.

The design and construct contract – which is one of the biggest projects the contractor has undertaken in WA – will extend the Quinns Main Sewer to the Alkimos wastewater treatment plant. The pipeline will allow for the conveyance of wastewater flows from Ellenbrook and will run through Clarkson and Neerabup National Park.

Following the first stage of the project, which was completed more than 10 years ago, this extension will add approximately 2 km of new 1,800 mm diameter sewer, as well as the construction of six new sewer access chambers and two new vortex chambers. Rob Carr is preparing to start microtunnelling in early April and construction is expected to be completed in February 2023. The contractor will utilise one of its most recent fleet acquisitions, a Herrenknecht Rob Carr’s newly acquired Herrenknecht AVN machine in Germany before it was shipped to Perth for Water Corporation’s Quinns Main Sewer Extension.

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microtunnel boring machine (MTBM) to complete the DN1800 pipeline works. A ceremony will be held with community groups where the new MTBM will be named before beginning the main tunnelling activity.

Elizabeth Street Sewer Upgrade, Melbourne In November 2021, Rob Carr was 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. The new contract follows the contractor’s successful delivery of the project’s previous package of work on the adjacent Lonsdale Street.

This is the third of four stages of the utility’s $80 million program and will see a new pipeline constructed, linking to the new sewers, under Lonsdale and Spencer Streets. The 723 m pipeline will be formed from OD 820 glass reinforced pipe (GRP) installed via microtunnelling between 6 m and 9 m below Elizabeth Street. In addition, eight GRP manholes will also be constructed along the route. The project is currently in the design phase, with early works having started to locate, identify and relocate existing utility services along the route of the new pipeline, where required. Major construction work is expected to begin in the coming months with completion due early 2023.

ECI and partner projects in the works Rob Carr is currently engaged in multiple Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) processes with major asset owners requiring the installation of important drainage and wastewater infrastructure in NSW, QLD and VIC. The company has also partnered with key Tier 1 and 2 contractors in each of these states for other targeted projects, and remains hopeful of several major project awards throughout the year.

More information on each of these projects will be featured in Trenchless Australasia in 2022 once the winning consortiums have been publicised. Rob Carr General Manager Angelo Soumboulidis says the company is excited about what will be a busy year for the company.

“All are important large scale projects, so we’re thrilled that our current and prospective clients have the requisite faith in our ability to deliver such major infrastructure upgrades,” he says.

“Each project comes with its own unique complexities, constrained working environments and timelines. Whether we are delivering major assets beneath major transport assets, working in a highly constrained CBD working environment or constructing record breaking drive lengths, we aim to provide clients with surety in complex drainage and wastewater infrastructure delivery.”

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When the going gets tuff, the tuff gets pulverised – Southern Hemisphere’s newest Pipe Jacking Record

By Ed Ayre, Site Senior Executive, McConnell Dowell In 2007, McConnell Dowell broke a New Zealand and Southern Hemisphere pipe jacking record on the Christchurch Ocean Outfall by tunnelling a single drive of 874 m. While McConnell Dowell exceeded that record in Australia in 2011 with 1050 m on the Northern Pipeline Interconnector, why stop there. In June 2020 the McConnell Dowell Team on Hunua 4 Section 11 Watermain Project in Auckland set new industry benchmarks, and bettered these again in November 2020, just five months later.

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n conquering highly challenging basalt and tuff ground conditions, the Team completed 2.9km of pipe jacking over three separate single drives of 389m, 1216m and 1296m respectively, setting microtunnelling records (twice) for: New Zealand’s longest single pipe jacking drive; a southern hemisphere record for the longest single pipe jacking drive by a TBM greater than 2.6m outer diameter; and (to the best of our knowledge), the longest single drive length, large diameter pipe jacked tunnel through continuous hard rock conditions globally.

Tunnelling Team and Amiria at completion of drive 2.

Future-proofing Auckland’s water supply

Hunua 4 is a 31km watermain stretching from Manukau to central Auckland, delivered by Watercare to improve the capacity and resilience of Auckland’s water network. Named after the Hunua Ranges and the source of the water, the Hunua 4 pipeline will make the network more resilient and cater for future growth.

Construction of the pipeline started in 2008 with the crossing of the Manukau Harbour as part of construction of a new motorway bridge, with sections up to Market Road, Epsom now in service. McConnell Dowell was engaged to design and build the final section of the gravity fed watermain to connect the end of the existing pipeline at Market Road to Watercare’s Khyber Pass Reservoir in Grafton.

Watercare’s key considerations The proposed alignment for the pipeline started in Epsom, running along Manukau Road then through primarily residential areas before traversing around Mount Eden and crossing the Western Railway line on its route to Watercare Service Reservoirs in Burleigh Street, Grafton at the edge of the CBD. The majority of the 46 TRENCHLESS AUSTRALASIA FEBRUARY 2022

pipeline construction would involve open cut trenching work whilst the section around Mount Eden would require a number of short tunnel drives, shafts and support sites, also within residential areas, and also with associated potential disruption to the local community.

“We drew on our extensive tunnelling experience to design a predominantly trenchless alternative over 80 per cent of the alignment which re-routed the pipeline route under the busy arterial Manukau Road and the Southern Motorway (SH1),” advised Stephen Delaney, McConnell Dowell’s North Island Operations Manager. “This moved construction away from residential areas and also mitigated the risk of working on roads, the SH1 and the main trunk rail line.” The tunnelling programme also took the nearby City Rail Link (CRL) project into consideration as it was planned to run

concurrently with Hunua 4 Section 11 nearby in Eden Terrace. By altering the programme to get key works completed before CRL works began the proposal further reduced impacts on traffic, businesses and residents in the area.

The challenge - pipe jacking through basalt

Auckland has a unique geology, being built on 50 volcanoes with multiple eruptions and overlapping lava flows, which has given rise to geology consisting of soft ash fall products, volcanic tuff and hard basalt.

The majority of the pipeline on other contract sections was completed by contractors using open cut trenches, but having looked at the terrain, alternatives, and the possibility to mitigate significant risks for the client, the team proposed an ambitious alternative - to utilise their Herrenknecht AVN2500 TBM that was

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1575mm CLS watermain pipe within 2550mm ID pipe jack casing tunnel.

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The question was - could this TBM be configured to bore through the soft ground near Burleigh Street and Ranfurly Road as well as through the hard basalt and tuff making up the majority of the tunnel alignment?

In addition, the optimal alignment would require single pipe jacked drive lengths up to 50 per cent longer than previously achieved in New Zealand. To achieve the preferred alignment S-curves of 750m horizontal radii were required to approach and remain within the road corridors to avoid a need to tunnel under private property. The McConnell Dowell design team worked closely with design consultant McMillen Jacobs Associates (MJA).

The list of benefits afforded by the trenchless solution grew and although drives of the

Original pipeline alignment.

distances proposed hadn’t been done before in these geological conditions - the challenge was accepted, and the team began working on innovative solutions to make it work.

Design phase The project was split into two phases – a design package and a construction package. Phase one commenced in January 2017 and involved early planning, environmental impact assessments and completion of detailed design. McConnell Dowell worked with MJA to prepare the detailed

design and the team developed the Assessment of Environmental Effects documentation and the related management plans required to secure resource consent.

After completion of the concept and preliminary design work, additional geotechnical investigation was carried out along the revised alignment to enable MJA to complete the detailed design. McConnell Dowell’s in-house engineering team undertook the design for the tunnelling temporary works.

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Alternative, selected pipeline alignment.

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3.7km of pipeline.

Five jacking and reception shafts provide access for the TBM - at Khyber Pass Road, Burleigh Street, Ranfurly Road, Clovernook Road and Broadway - and one connection shaft in Edgerley Avenue completes the scope.

The three main pipe jack drives ,making up the 2901m of tunnel, in order of construction, were: • The first drive of 389 m from Khyber Pass Road to Burleigh Street excavated through

joining and grouting of the final CLS watermain pipeline. A 2550mm ID, 3000mm OD, 15 tonne, in-wall joint reinforced concrete jacking pipe (RCJP), supplied by Hynds, was selected for the task and has performed valiantly in consideration of the high jacking and external geological loads it has faced on drives 2 and 3.

Construction Construction commenced in October 2018

“We drew on our extensive tunnelling experience to design a predominantly trenchless alternative over 80 per cent of the alignment which re-routed the pipeline route under the busy arterial Manukau Road and the Southern Motorway (SH1).This moved construction away from residential areas and also mitigated the risk of working on roads, the SH1 and the main trunk rail line.” predominantly tuff geology; • The second drive from Clovernook Road to Khyber Pass Road at 1216m set a record for the longest single pipe jack drive in the southern hemisphere by a TBM greater than 2.6m outer diameter. The drive was predominantly through very hard basalt with compressive strengths up to 160 MPa, as well as highly fractured and rubbly basalt zones, requiring rapid adaptation to the regularly changing ground.

• The third drive bettered those drive 2 records in November 2020 at 1296 m long from Broadway to Ranfurly Road and passed through the same challenging geology encountered on drive 2.

A shorter trenched connection along Edgerley Avenue is under construction to link the pipeline between the Broadway, Clovernook and Edgerley Avenue shafts thereby joining the two separated tunnel sections. Two other trenched sections between Market Road and Ranfurly Road and from the Burleigh Street shaft to the reservoir (making up the 800m (20 per cent) of the pipe alignment) have also been completed. “We performed these works in short 50m sections to reduce impacts on property access along each road and the associated traffic management required,” Richard Atkin, McConnell Dowell’s Project Manager advises.

The watermain itself comprises a 1575mm diameter Concrete Lined Steel (CLS) pipeline, typically installed in 12m sections with full penetration butt welded connections. For the trenchless drives, due to geological conditions including rubbly and fractured basalt, clays and alluvials, a Pipe-in-a-Pipe solution was required using a suitably sized casing (sleeve) pipe to provide sufficient access for installation, 48 TRENCHLESS AUSTRALASIA FEBRUARY 2022

following receipt of the resource consents.

“We used our 3m OD, 61 tonne Herrenknecht TBM, named Amiria, to complete the three tunnelling sections. Amiria means hard-working in Te Reo Māori, and she certainly lived up to her name,” added Mr Delaney.

Manufactured in Germany, the AVN (slurry shield) TBM is well-suited for the excavation and support of the variations in material types along the pipeline route. A mixed ground cutterhead was used for the first shorter drive through the softer tuff, with a full hard rock cutterhead

procured for the two drives through the basalt.

A slurry treatment separation plant separates the excavated spoil (rock and soil) from the excavation slurry (bentonite, natural fines and water) so it can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. The separation plant was located at the Khyber Pass Road site for drive 1 and then at the main site office location in Newmarket for drives 2 and 3 from Clovernook and Broadway shafts respectively.

The TBM excavates the tunnel with the 3m long 3m OD jacking pipes added at the jacking shaft to extend the casing length between the jacking and reception shafts. Once each tunnel has been constructed, the CLS watermain pipe is installed in 12m lengths into the tunnel, welding adjacent sections together. Each welded joint requires ultra-sonic testing, before the concrete lining is made good across the joint. The annulus between the watermain pipe and inner surface (intrados) of the casing pipe (450mm gap) will be grouted up as each drive is completed to prevent pipeline lift (buoyancy), provide lateral restraint for seismic activity and protect the pipes from corrosion.

The first TBM drive commenced in May 2019 and was complete in late June 2019, with peak advances of 18m per shift through the tuff. The CLS pipe was subsequently installed into drive 1 and grouted in place.

The TBM was reconfigured for the hard rock drive 2 and began its journey from Clovernook shaft to Khyber Pass Road shaft arriving on

Cross section of one of several lava caves intercepted during tunnelling.

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28 June 2020 after tunnelling through 1216m of extremely challenging highly variable ground conditions.

After a period of maintenance, refurbishment and adaptations, Amiria commenced the third drive in August 2020 and completed the 1296m in November 2020, achieving peak advance rates up to 15m/shift in the challenging Auckland volcanic field.

aligning them in confined spaces isn’t easy but the trolley makes positioning each 12m section of steel pipe possible,” said Mr Atkin. “The trolley design had to conform to the internal diameter of the tunnel, be manoeuvrable for both horizontal and vertical curves and be capable of lifting the heavy pipe into its final alignment for welding”. The system also needed to be able to deliver the pipe within a restricted space - between the ‘spacer legs’

“Drive 2 certainly posed a seemingly endless array of new challenges to overcome as the TBM rapidly entered and exited zones of rubbly, blocky, jointed or massive basalt of high strength and medium to high abrasivity. The team needed to adapt quickly to unprecedented conditions, including very high pipe jacking friction loads, significant loads on the crown of the jacking pipes, high cutterhead force against the massive hard rock.”

Amiria - 3025mm outer diameter slurry TBM.

Innovation Innovation has been a key feature of this project, from the original alternative tender proposal of extended tunnelling to logistical solutions developed so the team could move the CLS pipes and equipment over very long distances.

The constrained working space within the tunnel makes the CLS pipeline installation operation very challenging. The twelve-metrelong eight tonne pipe sections need to be positioned accurately as there is no access between the product pipe and casing pipe once the product pipe is installed.

McConnell Dowell’s in-house design team developed the CLS pipe handling system to be modular and easy to manoeuvre so it could be adapted for different uses. Its main purpose was to transport and align the CLS product pipe sections through the tunnels. “Getting large, heavy pipes into place underground and 50 TRENCHLESS AUSTRALASIA FEBRUARY 2022

installed 90 degrees apart under the free end of the pipe - and align it without access around the outside.

The trolley was also modified and used with a scissor lift attachment to lift 80kg grouting pipes and 260kg custom grout valves into position at the tunnel crown.

Tunnelling challenges “Drive 2 certainly posed a seemingly endless array of new challenges to overcome as the TBM rapidly entered and exited zones of rubbly, blocky, jointed or massive basalt of high strength and medium to high abrasivity,” advises Justin Shepherd, McConnell Dowell Tunnelling and Underground Group Technical Director. “The team needed to adapt quickly to unprecedented conditions, including very high pipe jacking friction loads, significant loads on the crown of the jacking pipes, high cutterhead force against the massive hard

rock……then this all transitioned rapidly over five to ten metres into a loose rubbly face, and back to a solid face again just as quickly in many areas. We even had encounters with naturally occurring lava caves”.

When high jacking frictional forces were identified early, interjack station spacing was quickly revised to bring them as close as 100m apart. This meant 11 stations were required to complete the total drive 2, with each station having a capacity up to 1100 tonnes. In addition, the team worked with international specialists to develop an optimised bentonite mix to decrease the skin friction, support loose ground and efficiently convey the crushed gravel to the slurry treatment plant. The optimal slurry and additional interjacks helped overcome the geological conditions as well as manage the relatively tight horizontal radii of 750m and up-hill tunnelling requirements.

The precise steering of the machine, including survey checks every 50-60m, resulted in the TBM arriving within 50mm of target on completion of the second drive. Upon completion of Drive 2, the TBM cone crusher system, STP modules and slurry mucking network were fully refurbished in preparation for Drive 3. The cutterhead was transported to McConnell Dowell’s Fabrication business, fully refurbished and adapted based on the ground behaviour actually encountered on Drive 2.

All lessons learnt and continuous improvement initiatives from Drive 2 were implemented from the first excavation cycle on Drive 3. The ground conditions of Drive 3 were essentially the same as those on Drive 2, including further ‘close encounters of the lava cave kind’, but now the Tunnelling Team were armed with a bespoke tool-kit of geological-locality knowledge, experience and additional measures to push on through. As the equipment began to wear down again the final shaft also drew nearer, and the Tunnellers rallied together with their hard working Amiria to complete the final 1296m drive in just over 3 months.

“To gain another record for this project after 18 months of tunnelling, across three individual drives, has put the team in good spirits as we near the finish line,” said Mr Atkin. With tunnelling complete, the project team will continue with the installation of the CLS pipe in the tunnel, followed by connections, hydrostatic testing and associated mechanical works. With as little disruption to the community as possible the team continue towards the completion of Auckland’s newest watermain and the vast majority won’t even know the clever engineering underway underground.

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Girl power: Adept Civil Group up and coming leader in the trenchless world

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For as long as Maddison Corrie can remember she has always wanted to be out in the field working. Today, she is the crew leader for Adept Civil Group, leading the way with drilling machines and taking care of clients’ needs one project at a time.

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hat is commonly seen as a maledominated industry, Maddison Corrie is not phased, taking the opportunity to pave the way for other women interested in the trenchless sector.

Corrie recalls when she finished school that she always wanted to do something in the trenchless field.

“I never wanted an office job. After school I got out in the field and a job came about in traffic control on the Gold Coast,” she says.

“Once I finished that job, I then moved to Melbourne doing traffic control and that is when I was working alongside a gas client who offered me a job which then led to the job with Adept down the track.”

In the four years Corrie has been with Adept

Civil Group she has progressed from learning to operate machines to running the day-to-day operations of the machine.

Business development manager Quentin Powell says once he has done a handover on site, the project then becomes Corrie’s.

“Maddison is now responsible for running the maintenance of the machines, running crews, and looking after the clients on site,” he says.

“This industry has a very heavy male presence, but the way she has had to deal with the different clients and use her own skills and intuition has resulted in the best outcomes for not only the client but the Adept business too.

“Her growth and communication with everyone has been a pleasure to watch. And we are only at the start of her journey too.”

Adept Civil crew leader Maddison Corrie at the Albion Station project.

Adept Civil was contracted recently for the Albion Station upgrade in Melbourne’s western suburbs for Metro Trains Melbourne.

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As part of Adept’s contract it had to modify its drill from 355 diameter to 400 diameter.

Continuing to prove her skills and expertise in the industry, Corrie has recently been involved with the Albion Station upgrade in Melbourne’s western suburbs for Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM).

At the end of November 2021, Adept Civil Group was awarded a contract by the Hitch Group to support the upgrade.

Albion Station is extending platforms to fit bigger, more modern trains and installing wheelchair boarding

For as long as Maddison Corrie can remember she has always wanted to be working in the trenchless industry.

pads to improve accessibility.

Power upgrades are also taking place in and adjacent to the rail corridor near Albion Station as part of works to boost electrical capacity along the Sunbury Line.

As part of the upgrades, an electrical substation on Talmage Street is being built to provide essential power for bigger, more modern trains to run along the line. This will improve the capacity, reliability and frequency of services for passengers.

Corrie says the job was very tricky, with Adept having to work on the railway lines where the trains were and having to overcome challenging and tough ground conditions.

“Adept Civil Group was successful in being awarded this project due to our outstanding safety record and previous success with delivery of major rail crossing by micro-tunnelling method,” she says.

“Some of the hardest ground conditions that you will ever encounter, have been encountered with basalt rock in excess of 250MPA. Our approach and mindset is: slow and steady will win this race. Our client Metro Trains Melbourne has been incredibly impressed by our whole teams’ approach to this project.”

As part of the contract, Corrie says the company also had to modify its drill from 355 diameter to 400 diameter in order to complete the 2 x 36m bores in solid basalt installing a 376mm GRP sleeve. Each sleeve holds 4 x 150mm power conduits.

Powell says in order to achieve this, Adept had to adapt the drill itself and make a few modifications to the rods in order for it to centralise in the bore.

“It was a fairly involved process. However, going forward this modification will benefit us in the future, opening up a wider range of jobs.

Instead of being limited to that smaller diameter, it opens up a whole new prospect,” he says.

Describing the project as amazing, Corrie says the next phase will allow the company to adapt the knowledge they learnt from the first part and implement into their future work.

As Corrie nears completing another project under her belt, her advice to other women wanting to get into the trenchless industry is “just don’t give up”.

“It is hard starting out, but just know you will make it one day,” she says. “It is 2022, so women can do what men do. We might not be able to do certain things at the same capacity but that doesn’t me we can’t do it. Just keep trying and you will make it.”

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Paving the way in safety

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Aqua Assets subsidiary Asset Training is dedicated to providing training in water and waste management and industrial maintenance services.

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nitially intended to train and develop internal staff to ensure best practices, industry-leading safety procedures, and the workforce were appropriately educated, the company quickly recognised there was an opportunity to provide this same level of understanding to the wider industry regarding the importance of proper qualification.

Business Development Manager & qualified trainer and assessor Chris McCarthy says the company realised there was a real need for training to be completed across the industry, not just internally, leading to the development and expansion of Asset Training.

As leaders in training solutions for both individuals and businesses, Asset Training provides training and assessment services for new trades, up-skilling and refresher courses.

Operating since 2006, the registered training organisation (RTO) primarily focuses on work safety, backed by vocational educators who are passionate about the level of instruction they provide.

For more than 15 years, Asset Training has continued to grow its portfolio of industryspecific trainers who collectively have close to 80

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years of combined industry experience.

The company’s core courses relate to the industrial maintenance and wastewater services, including: operate a high-pressure water jetting system, and operate a highpressure drain cleaning system and CCTV pipeline inspections.

Chris says Asset Training also offer courses which complement the water, waste

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“We try to be an end-to-end service for our industry in providing training.

We’re also trying to pave the way for delivery of that training,” he says.

Asset Training produced two of Australia’s first online refresher courses for drain cleaning and for high-pressure water jetting, one of which it won a Hunter Safety Award for in 2019.

Refresher training is required by industry, and the training offered by Asset Training is nationally recognised, up-to-date, and of the highest quality.

While COVID-19 has restricted many industrial maintenance businesses from accessing the training they require, Asset Training has adapted its curriculum to help operators maintain their nationally accredited compliance standing remotely.

Chris says it has been a real opportunity for the company to be at the forefront of industry safety training in Australia.

“We’re strategically looking at ways we can develop our delivery methods to be accessible for everyone, irrespective of locality,” he says.

Student using 29,000PSI pump for High-Pressure Water Jetting Practical at Asset Training.

The training comprises both theoretical and practical components with the theory including online quizzes with downloadable learning materials.

“We want to make sure every student’s experience is positive but still productive and proactive to their learning,” says McCarthy.

The fit-for-purpose training centre, based in Newcastle, NSW, is fully equipped to provide nationally recognised training in CCTV pipeline inspection, high-pressure water jetting, vacuum loading, drain cleaning, work safely at heights, confined space, first aid, CPR and many more.

Asset Training also provides training interstate, with trainers travelling Australia-wide to provide industrial training courses for its customers.

Asset Training expects water utilities and pipeline maintenance companies, plumbers, and local councils will greatly benefit from the new level of accessibility offered by these courses.

Chris says the company looks forward to attending No-Dig Down Under in March, providing a great networking opportunity as well as a chance to educate the industry.

“We will be giving people an insight into our online refresher training, as with our two main courses it’s a requirement that you must be refreshed in them every two years,” he says.

Asset Training provides nationally recognised training for Vacuum Loading.

“We’re eager to attend and continue to lead the way in work, health and safety training.”

Chris says providing safe work training will continue to be its primary focus moving forward, with high hopes for the future.

“It’s really exciting because the company is moving quickly, and it’s something we hope to impart on the industry,” he says.

“Making sure we’re growing and identifying opportunities for us to be better is really important to us, as well as being able to help others within the industry to realise their needs and goals.”

For more information, visit the www.assettraining.com.au

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An innovation award finalist, GeoKrete Geopolymer Aqua Metro is a leading civil construction and remediation company with a vision of enhancing life and livability and places a continual focus on the implementation of innovative technology to provide sustainable construction design and execution.

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n alignment with these principles, Aqua Metro identified an opportunity to implement an advanced relining technology, the Quadex Lining System (QLS) featuring GeoKrete Geopolymer, as an innovative, large diameter pipe renewal technology.

With the support of Melbourne Water Corporation (MWC), AquaMetro has licensed the technology from Quadex, a Vortex Company – based in Houston Texas, USA, and partnered with Vortex Company’s leadership team to develop the Quadex Lining System’s (QLS) Australian market presence. The pipe relining system offers unrivaled material, equipment, and finish into the Australian market.

GeoKrete is a geopolymer mortar liner Innovative Geopolymer lining Technology delivers versatile application methods to avoid costly dig and replace alternatives.

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for raw, storm and wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation. For rehabilitation of existing aged assets that have reached, or are nearing end of life, it is an alternative that can provide a far more cost-effective solution than complete replacement. By employing an environmentally friendly trenchless relining technology, Aqua Metro has reduced overall duration on projects, including rehabilitation of existing stormwater pipes, sewer pipes and sewer maintenance hole structures, saved money for the client, avoided disruption to communities and transportation, all the while extending existing infrastructure’s service life an additional 50 years. Innovative Geopolymer lining Technology delivers versatile application methods to avoid costly dig and replace alternatives.

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Typical Applications QLS is typically specified for large diameter pipes, culverts, tunnels, and other infrastructure suffering from corrosion, infiltration/inflow, and other problems that could lead to catastrophic failure. QLS GeoKrete can be applied to any of the host pipe materials, including: • Corrugated metal • Concrete • Brick • Stone GeoKrete Geopolymer cures through a process of polycondensation and possesses proven, high early and long-term compressive strength. Additionally, with superior bond strength, GeoKrete liners can be applied in layers and under multiple

mobilisations. The chemical composition of GeoKrete Geopolymer makes it inherently resistant to the microbial induced corrosion prevalent in many sewer environments.

Geopolymers contain greatly reduced concentrations of calcium hydroxide, commonly found in typical cementitious mortar, furthering the suitability of GeoKrete in low pH environments.

QLS is an extremely versatile system engineered to effectively apply GeoKrete onto a variety of shapes, sizes, and surfaces. For angular structures, such as wet wells, junction boxes, box culverts, or other infrastructure with edges, corners, and obstructions, GeoKrete can be spray-applied and trowel finished to achieve restored structural integrity, elimination of infiltration and corrosion protection.

The equipment design features advanced technology built into the sled, retrieval system, mixer and pump that allows for a controlled rate of retraction and precision spray application using an application head spinning at high revolution.

The GeoKrete Geopolymer has been thirdparty certified as a reduced carbon footprint solution utilizing industrial by-products for much of its ‘active ingredients’. For it to be

considered for Reduced Carbon Footprint (RCF) certification, a carbon footprint assessment compared GeoKrete to the carbon footprint of three baseline products used in trenchless repair systems for structural rehabilitation of pipes.

The carbon footprint was then examined from ‘cradle-to-grave’ including the product life cycle stages specified in Table 2 and 3.

The results were evaluated using the Global Climate Change Impact method, which conforms to the draft national LCA standard (LEOS-002). The carbon footprint includes the use of Global Warming Potential values evaluated over 20 years (GWP20), factoring in effects from greenhouse gases and Short Lived Climate Pollutants (e.g., black carbon).

GeoKrete is a proprietary factory blended, material enhanced with a monocrystalline quartz aggregate. It provides corrosion resistant protection in high hydrogen sulfide environments, increases structural integrity, and stops the infiltration of ground water in deteriorated structures. Unlike cementitious liners, which hydrate to harden, the reaction mechanism in GeoKrete is polymerisation that does not create heat (which contributes to cracking) and yields superior strength and chemical resistance. Once it is applied

onto the damaged surface, GeoKrete quickly forms into a crystalline structure for higher resistance to acids, lower porosity, and greater surface durability.

The quick cure rate shortens by-pass time and allows flows to be reestablished much quicker than Portland cement-based mortars.

GeoKrete is suitable for rehabilitation of existing large diameter pipelines and structures and has significant advantages where microbiologically induced corrosion is a problem. It is applied by low-pressure spraying or spin-cast application process.

Aqua Metro is pleased to be an exhibitor at the upcoming No-Dig Down Under Conference at Sydney Convention Centre in June 2022, and welcome anyone seeking to learn more about Geokrete visit the Aqua Metro at booth 43.

Head to Aqua Metro’s website www.aquametro.com.au/geokrete to learn more about how it has employed GeoKrete into recent projects.

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New PST on the horizon for Aussie Trenchless The team at Aussie Trenchless is passionate about progressing future infrastructure opportunities and accomplishing superior outcomes.

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PST is an innovative new lining system, offering a range of benefits including fast installation, and construction from transparent material.

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eadquartered in New South Wales, Director Chris Meredith and the team are committed to pioneering state-of-the-art solutions and furthering businesses in the trenchless industry.

Founded in 2014, the company offers a range of unique products in Australia and internationally.

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innovative new lining system, offering a range of benefits including fast installation, construction from transparent material and suitability for live loads, such as culverts under road and rail networks.

Aussie Trenchless’ Pipe Segment Technology is a segmental pipe rehabilitation system specifically designed for traversable trunk sewers, stormwater

culverts and maintenance holes.

Pipe lining technologies have the capacity to substantially increase the service life of pipes, and this method is ideal for man entry pipeline rehabilitation for gravity sewer mains.

“The process is cost effective as it removes costly bench remediation works and is simple to use, while also maintaining a

“What makes this PST unique is that you can access the maintenance hole and complete all work through its existing lid as well as seal all maintenance hole wall faults using a high flow cementitious grout.”

Aussie Trenchless has developed its Pipe Segment Technology to be suitable for any size of circular and non-circular pipe.

small site footprint,” says Meredith.

“The PST grouting process will treat external soil void issues as an inherent part of the rehabilitation process.”

Currently, Aussie Trenchless is undertaking a pilot project for a client that will utilise PST for maintenance holes.

“The pilot project is south of Sydney as there are some poor condition catchments causing overflow issues at pump stations,” says Meredith.

“The pilot will trial the PST in one manhole and monitor the performance over some time before rolling the maintenance hole refurbishment program out.”

Meredith says PST has not been used to rehabilitate a manhole before, as it hasn’t been adapted for maintenance hole lining until now.

“What makes this PST unique is that you can access the maintenance hole and complete all work through its existing lid as well as seal all maintenance hole wall faults using a high flow cementitious grout,” he says.

“It is also possible to fill external voids in the soil matrix and seal the maintenance hole bench areas as the grout exfiltrates out through the maintenance hole walls.”

Meredith says the maintenance hole will be two metres deep, with an inside diameter of 1200 millimetres.

Works are expected to be completed by April 2022.

PST lining panels are made of polypropylene material, providing a smooth surface with effective

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hydraulic performance capacities.

Meredith says PST panels are lightweight, easy to install, and ideal for positioning in tight locations, with the product suitable for all pipe types, including round, ovoid and box culverts.

Lining segments reflect the shape of the host pipe and therefore can be both circular and non-circular. Lining of access chambers can also be achieved using PST segments.

The ring stiffness of PST can be enhanced or altered by attaching circumferential bars, making the product suitable for installing in deep sewers.

The technology does not require advanced installation machinery and has been used to rehabilitate deteriorated stormwater and sewer culverts.

Aussie Trenchless’ Pipe Segment Technology will be on full display at the No-Dig Down Under Exhibition in June 2022.

For more information, visit the www.aussietrenchless.com

Protecting your most valuable trenchless assets BG Risk Solutions is a bespoke insurance broker specialising in protecting civil construction contractors, including those in the trenchless industry. The company is part of Australasia’s largest general insurance broker network, giving it the leverage to ensure its clients have access to a wide range of insurance companies, products, exclusive policy options and competitive pricing.

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anaging Director Ben Gair founded BG Risk after recognising the need for a competent, honest and commercially minded insurance broker which looks beyond the traditional realms of insurance.

“We have a proven history for establishing trust with our clients by understanding their businesses, providing sound advice and being their advocates,” says Mr Gair.

“Through all stages of the process, we are focused on partnering with clients, achieving great outcomes and offering unrivalled service.”

When engaging with its clients, BG Risk takes a three-step approach to providing specific coverage: discover, design and deliver.

During the discovery phase the company meets with stakeholders to understand the history of business and identify any issues and/or concerns.

These initial discussions also cover prior losses, risk management, compile risk information and determine retention levels.

Mr Gair says this planning is vital to providing precise coverage for each client.

“We pride ourselves on providing tailored coverage, which makes this exploratory process vital to the delivery of our service,” he says.

“A lot of brokers use a cookie cutter approach, or don’t really know the business, which penalises the client because then their proposed insurer doesn’t understand their business.”

“During the next stage of our consultation we put together a program to take to market, creating competition among insurers to achieve the best price and the most comprehensive insurance program.”

After the coverage has been implemented, BG Risk maintains contact and builds on the contractor/broker relationship, as well as managing any claims that may arise, assisting with risk management and providing advice during the insurance term.

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working with businesses across a range of specialist industries, Mr Gair says their expertise lies in construction.

“This knowledge and experience means we can identify risks that are specific to your type of business and quickly find the right policy options to match,” he says.

“We already work with a number of leading civil construction companies, so we have an acute understanding of the risks that relate to the high value machines trenchless contractors rely-on on a daily basis.

“For example, we’ve recently seen an increase in delays to repair and reinstate damaged mobile plant and equipment. This is largely due to manufacture and supply chain issues stemming from COVID.

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“Not only is mobile plant a large investment, but is is also vital to productivity and operations on-site, so it’s important we ensure that businesses can continue to operate and have the resources to do so if a loss occurs.”

Mr Gair says he’s looking forward to catchingup with clients and engaging further with the industry at his first No-Dig Down Under.

“You can learn so much at trade events and nothing beats meeting people face to face. Like anything, insurance is always evolving, so if you own high-value trenchless equipment I would encourage you should stop by our booth and learn a bit more about what we do – you never know we might be more competitive than you think.”

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Transforming waste into opportunity CDE area sales manager James Murphy talks to Trenchless Australasia about two dewatering systems that are changing the industry.

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15 NO-DIG DOWN UNDER 2022 NDD, drilling muds, street sweepings, gully pit waste, and many different types of applications,” he explains.

“The G:MAX requires the trucks to discharge their load to an in-ground tank or receiving pit, the material is then dug out with an excavator and fed into the machine via its receiving hopper. The HYDRO:TIP is an improvement on that design allowing the vac truck to tip directly into the machine, thus removing the requirement for doublehandling by the excavator.”

The HYDRO:TIP is a dedicated reception station for tipped solid and liquid waste.

DE is the world’s number one wet processing equipment company for sand and aggregates. A key figure in the waste repurposing and natural processing sectors, the company’s mission is to help customers maximise natural resources while promoting greater efficiency and minimising waste.

Sand is the third most used natural resource after air and water. As sand is both a depleting resource and one of the most sought-after commodities, CDE believes that recovering and recycling sand and aggregates from construction, demolition and excavation (CD&E) waste is part of the solution to this finite supply.

C,D&E waste is typically destined for landfill or is used in low-grade applications, but CDE is supporting material receivers and processors to realise the value of their material.

A global original equipment manufacturer (OEM) with a regional base in Ormeau south of Brisbane, CDE delivers turnkey solutions to contractors, end-users and truck operators.

James Murphy is the area sales manager at CDE Australasia with more than ten years’ commercial experience in the quarrying and recycling industries within Australia and New Zealand. He talks to Trenchless Australia to introduce two innovative solutions, CDE’s G:MAX and HYDRO:TIP for solid/ liquid waste streams that are transforming waste into opportunity.

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“The number of vac trucks in the marketplace is growing, and they’re being utilised across a broader range of applications,” says Murphy. This, in turn, has driven the need for more sophisticated dewatering and waste management systems.

“Both the HYDRO:TIP and the G:MAX are designed specifically to handle wet waste from vac trucks and street sweepers, with material also coming from hydro-excavation,

The G:MAX is a dual-stage wet recycling system for solid/liquid waste streams that require classification or dewatering.

G:MAX The G:MAX is a dual-stage wet recycling system for either solid or liquid waste streams that require classification or dewatering. This system can be tailored to the requirements of the waste treatment processes for different applications.

“A few years ago, civil contractors and their operators would be tasked with excavating trenches and such using digger buckets with ground engaging tools (GET), straight into the ground alongside electric and

“The development of our G:MAX and HYDRO:TIP solutions demonstrates our constant striving for innovation and a commitment to finding workable solutions for the challenges facing material processors today. Our technologies are having a transformational impact and the industry is taking notice, as evidenced by the fact that last year CDE made more bookings than ever before.” telecommunication cables, sewerage and other infrastructure. Even with ‘dial-before-youdig’, they were running the risk of causing damage,” says Murphy.

“Due to demand from both industry bodies and contractors for safer work practices and from the local government or vendor in protecting their in-ground assets, there has been an obvious shift towards non-destructive digging. With a vac truck you’re using a vacuum to suck up the dirt, not penetrating the earth or running the risk of impacting some of those infrastructure services.”

As the regulations in the industry have become more stringent, contractors have needed to find a more sustainable approach with what they do with the material.

Sawdust is widely used as an alternative to these new CDE technologies. The dry sawdust absorbs moisture from the incoming material to reduce the overall moisture content to a level accepted at landfills. However, this increases the bulk volume of material, resulting in higher disposal costs for contractors.

Processing hydro-excavation material, the G:MAX dewaters the material and eliminates the need for sawdust. Maximum dewatering of the grit fraction ensures ease of product handling and reduces both disposal costs and environmental footprint.

“Once separated, the excess water is processed through a water management system - CDE also supplies equipment in that space,” says Murphy. “By separating the solids using the G:MAX or the HYDRO:TIP, the additional water can be processed through the CDE AquaCycle thickener. Any sub-75micron particles from the process water are thickened to a concentrated sludge and can be even further mechanically dewatered to a spadeable state with a centrifuge. Depending on the local authority, the remaining clarified water can, in some instances, be trade discharged.”

minimal downtime for truck operators.

The HYDRO:TIP effectively dewaters and grades hydro-excavation waste. The patented technology provides maximum dewatering and separation of slurried waste materials to generate clean reusable sand, aggregates and water products.

Material that enters the system is screened, rinsed and separated. The recovered large solids can be stockpiled directly or refined further to produce additional fractions of saleable aggregate. The fine fraction can be dewatered from a slurry into saleable sand.

“The recovered materials can be sold as bedding or drainage sand, recycled stone and drainage aggregate, saving the operator on disposal fees. However, even diverting it from landfill will increase the profitability of your

operations,” Murphy explains.

Increasing the volume of recovered material is not only economically sensible, but it also minimises waste destined for landfill. G:MAX and HYDRO:TIP provide an efficient and safe dedicated system for processing vacuum tanker muds and other liquid wastes.

Such is the positive economic and environmental impact of CDE technology that the firm recorded its most successful year to date in 2021.

“The development of our G:MAX and HYDRO:TIP solutions demonstrates our constant striving for innovation and a commitment to finding workable solutions for the challenges facing material processors today.

“Our technologies are having a transformational impact and the industry is taking notice, as evidenced by the fact that last year CDE made more bookings than ever before.”

CDE will be promoting both the G:MAX and HYDRO:TIP systems at the 2022 No-Dig convention and exhibition Stand 79A. For more information go to www.cdegroup.com

The HYDRO:TIP effectively dewaters and grades hydro-excavation waste.

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Unearthing new potential This year, Ditch Witch welcomes a new all-terrain directional drill to the Australian market, with greater stability, greater horsepower and more advanced electronics.

The AT32 is equipped with a Cummins Diesel engine with 155 horsepower.

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itch Witch CEA boasts the most comprehensive line up of directional drills, HDD tooling, vacuum excavators, trenchers, stand-on skid steer loaders and more available on the market. With impetus on power, the Ditch Witch range is curated to withstand extreme use.

Construction Equipment Australia (CEA) supplies equipment to many industries from construction, through to agriculture, to waste management. The Ditch Witch range of machines are developed for their grunt, versatility, and ergonomics, backed by more than 70 years of expertise.

This year, Ditch Witch introduces a new product to the Australian market, featuring greater stability, higher horsepower, and more advanced electronics.

Scott O’Hare is the Ditch Witch national product manager. “Ditch Witch CEA has made significant investments in aftersales support for these products, including factory trained technicians and parts availability at each branch,” says O’Hare.

“CEA will also offer local HDD guidance and utility locator servicing for their Subsite Electronics products. In addition, CEA will also offer operator training via their Virtual Reality Simulator, based on these new HDD models – as these are all important factors in the aftersales support in the drill market.”

AT32 The newest in the all-terrain directional drill line-up, the AT32, is equipped with a Cummins Diesel engine with 155 horsepower, offering the highest horsepower in its class. Packed with 32,000 lb of thrust and pullback, the AT32 provides power for efficient installation through tough soils – even hard rock won’t slow it down.

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“The new look AT32 replaces the outgoing AT30 model, offering significantly more power and efficiency advancements, in a similar footprint – and shares a common platform with existing next generation models in the Ditch Witch line-up (new climate controlled quiet cabin, increased power, thrust and torque, as well as more onboard pipe and a higher flow fluid pump),” says O’Hare.

“There are also many design and technological advancements that offer efficiency gains while drilling, while retaining the proven reliability Ditch Witch is known for.”

The AT32 perfectly balances size and power, packing high performance into a sleek, streamline hull. Whether towing, mobilising or drilling, the compact footprint allows operators to manoeuvre metropolitan job sites with ease and confidence.

Complete job site set-up can also now be The AT32 perfectly balances size and power.

completed with the advanced wireless remote.

A heavy-duty anchor system holds operation position for more precise control in all soil conditions. Latest iteration in the all-terrain evolution also features 4,200 ft lbs of rotational torque to unearth new levels of performance.

The operator-focused design features a fully retractable, climate-controlled cab, a heated seat and increased leg room. The ergonomic station is designed specifically with HDD operators at the fore, with adjustable suspension and two 7” LED colour screens for better visibility to all machine functions.

As well as including 29 per cent more onboard pipe, the AT32 also provides operators the option to manually add pipe when low to improve productivity and keep the job running.

The Ditch Witch HDD system includes: HDD tooling complete with a full line of drill bits, HD backreamers, drill pipe and beacon housings; Subsite Electronics HDD Guidance systems for a clear plan, more control and faster reporting; vacuum excavators; and training to keep crews confident and efficient.

Ditch Witch CEA will unveil the AT32 at No-Dig Down Under Exhibition in June 2022 in Sydney, with units available for order soon thereafter. You can contact your local Ditch Witch CEA branch on 1300 788 757 for more information.

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More effective tracking results in more productive bores and help guarantee improved performance at extended depths The Marksman HDD Guidance System provides superior performance in high-interference environments with the industry’s widest range of frequencies in a single beacon.

Marksman scans the most usable frequencies, selecting the best choice to avoid interference.

Its increased beacon power signal improves performance at extended depths and dualpower-mode provides consistent performance across housing sizes.

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Marksman is easy to use with your choice of user interface – ‘Classic View’ or the new ‘Marksman View’ featuring intuitive graphics and clear data – and a simple single toggle control. The tracker weighs 3.2 kg and has a battery life of up to 16 hours. It also comes with on-screen menus and graphics, and an integrated GPS system.

“The AT32 is standard with an in-built screen for the Subsite Marksman +: the most advanced tracker in the Subsite Electronics

line up. It also provides access to all the Subsite technology to minimise owners risks, and increase their efficiency and profitability,” says O’Hare.

“The new user interface is user friendly, offering the choice of different views, which will make it suitable for both new and existing Subsite customers.”

For more information go to www.ditchwitchcea.com.au

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Denso national product development manager for pipelines George Wettenhall introduces a heavy-duty sacrificial outer wrap for trenchless pipeline installations in hard, rocky terrain.

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orizontal directional drilling (HDD) is an efficient and ecologically safe method for the installation of pipelines underneath rivers, roads, rail crossings, buildings or other obstacles. After a pilot bore is made from the entry to the exit, a HDD string is then guided along the drill path.

Unfortunately, damage to steel pipelines during the HDD installation is commonplace; often rocks and debris will remain in the pilot bore, subjecting a pipe to abrasion and gouging.

“When a coated steel pipe length is pulled through with a corrosion protection on the outside, the coating is subjected to rock and debris that can create heavy impact, gouge, shearing and abrasion forces to the parent coating,” Denso’s national product development manager for pipelines George Wettenhall explains.

“Abrasion resistant outer wraps (AROs), or BoreWrap specifically, reduce the risk of coating defects and gouging and abrasion.

Bore-Wrap is made up of a patented fibre architecture to protect against a variety of potential pipeline threats caused by the stresses of HDD installations.”

Denso’s Bore-Wrap is a field-applied abrasion resistance outer-wrap suitable for joint coatings, mainland coatings and shrink sleeves in trenchless installation and Wrapping should occur circumferentially to begin, ensuring the leading edge has a minimum of two layers.

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directional drilling. BoreWrap can be applied easily onsite before drilling and only requires the presence of water. There is no mixing required: it is simply wrapped over the existing

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The Bore-Wrap is a field-applied abrasion resistance outer-wrap.

pipeline coating and cured with water.

“Each roll is supplied in a foil carrier bag that keeps the Bore-Wrap intact. The roll itself is impregnated with urethanes,

so once it is open to air and moisture, it starts curing,” says Wettenhall.

“We wrap that roll around the pipe prior to application, so it will fit a range of pipe sizes.

The BoreWrap is moisture-cured, unlike other AROs that use UV curing. UV Liners often require cutting, special lighting and shielding from UV. Bore-Wrap can be applied in-situ with the addition of only water.”

Firstly, an operator must prepare the surface by removing any loose scale or foreign matter.

Then, they will wet the surface of the pipe where the roll is to be applied. As BoreWrap is water activated, it is necessary that the water is continuously sprayed onto the surface and underbelly of the roll as it is being applied.

Wrapping should occur circumferentially to begin, ensuring the leading edge has a minimum of two layers. Once the wrap is completely saturated, immediately begin wrapping the compression film over the wrap with tension applied.

Once fully compressed, use the perforating

tool to puncture the film, allowing excess moisture, resin and CO2 from the curing process to escape. The operator should allow for the roll to remain under compression while it cures before removing the film.

The finish will appear seamless and fully fused together, creating an impenetrable outer barrier.

Case study In a recent case study, an ageing pipeline crossing beneath a creek required replacement due to corrosion. The pipe was installed using HDD 50 ft deeper than the original line.

During the pilot drill, the ground was found to contain cobble and rock fragments that could pose a threat to pipeline integrity.

The contractor opted to install a Denso BoreWrap over the welds to protect them from damage during the pull-in. The remainder of the pipe had only an FBE coating.

Once the pipe was pulled through the bore hole, it was apparent that the mainline of the pipe suffered significant damage to the coating, causing the bare steel to become exposed. By contrast, the welds that were protected by the Bore-Wrap did not endure any damage.

As is characteristic of trenchless

Bore-Wrap is applied over the existing pipeline coating and cured with water.

applications, the Denso Bore-Wrap minimises the need for costly spot repairs or re-pulling pipe due to damage. BoreWrap is a simple, effective and economical solution for guaranteeing asset integrity in abrasive conditions. Contractors

have commended this Denso product for its flexibility, ease of application and exceptional protective performance.

Denso will be exhibiting the Bore-Wrap at this year’s No-Dig Down Under convention and exhibition.

For more information go to www.denso.net/products/denso-bore-wrap

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Put a plug in it Drainchem offers the most comprehensive range of heavy-duty plugs and stoppers for trenchless rehabilitation and flow diversion.

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rainchem is a leading supplier of drain and pipe maintenance and testing equipment for the drain construction, testing, cleaning and repair industry. The company also services asset management companies within Australasia.

Founded in 1995, Drainchem has grown to become the Australasian representative for key international products. With its primary distribution centre on the Sunshine Coast, the company caters to a wide geographical base.

The company’s main draw cards are its range of heavy-duty, high-quality plugs and its exclusive selection of Warthog jetting nozzles and hoses. Warthog sewer nozzles are the most trusted in the industry.

Ranging in sizes from 2 up to 36-inches and available in standard, descaling, and pulling configurations, Warthog offers a nozzle for every job.

Drainchem is also the exclusive Australasian distributor for Plug It® products. Inflatable pipe plugs for drain repairs stop the flow of liquids, allowing operators to make repairs and clean up spills without interruption.

They can be used for flow diversion and rehabilitation, and can come with a number of accessories to get the job done.

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customers’ needs and has done so for eight years. “We have customers who do bypassing, blocking for repairs, sealing canal entryways and more,” Medhurst says.

“We use Drainchem for the plug quality, first of all. The service is another reason: Marshall and the team have gotten me out of a jam a few times at short notice. Also, with some bespoke projects where the product hasn’t been run-of-the-mill - I’ve been able to

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go out there and have him bring a few items up for me to make it work, which makes me look good for my customers as well.”

Medhurst says he also uses Drainchem for their quick response and efficient service.

“Because we’re in the hire game, a lot of jobs will be quite urgent, and customers will need things right away. If I don’t have it, [Marshall’s] got it, and he’s prepared to get it ready for me straight away.”

In a recent company update, Drainchem confirmed it acquired a new range of cameras, including a pole camera and a range of push rod cameras for CCTV inspection. The high-quality Germen-made Riezler brand of CCTV inspection equipment has a proven track record in the hire industry including oil and gas.

STV-4 pole camera The STV-4 is a full-HD manhole zoom camera – an electric sewer periscope for routine inspection of pipes and sewers.

The STV-4 can provide the assessment and documentation of the status of sewers, pipes, shafts, manholes, inspection points, separators and collecting tanks without entering a confined space.

Operating cable-free, this full-HD camera is controlled by WiFi using a tabled, PC or

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The camera unit features the latest generation of camera chip with high-efficiency LEDs supplied by a compact, rechargeable battery unit. Optimised lighting modules give a far-reaching view into sewers and wastewater pipes while the zoom feature provides a deep assessment of the internal condition.

Riezler push-rod camera The Riezler push rod camera system comes with the option of including different camera heads and push rods, and all configurations work from one controller. This flexibility allows you to customise the package to your requirements, and if these change, you can change out the rod or camera to suit your new application. Another impressive feature

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Drainchem drain and pipe maintenance and testing equipment is used in a broad crosssection of markets such as plumbing, water supply, sewerage and wastewater, stormwater and drainage, pipelines, industrial, rural, irrigation and gas.

is the full pan and tilt camera that quickly connects to your push rod. This feature gives an operator the functionality of a tractor camera at a fraction of the cost. So if you need a compact camera to navigate tight bends or manhole-to-manhole inspections, Drainchem and Riezler have the best solution.

For pipe plugs jetting nozzles and CCTV inspection equipment, Drainchem has the solution to meet your requirement.

For more information go to www.drainchem.com.au

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Reducing the social costs of pipeline installations with microtunnelling

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The installation of underground utilities has the potential to cause major disruption to the community and surrounding environment depending on the method used. Microtunnelling offers an alternative solution to open cut methods for installing pipelines quickly and accurately while lowering the overall social costs.

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raditional open cut methods of pipeline installation require the length of the pipeline – which may include roads and footpaths – to be blocked off for a period of time to allow excavation, installation and restoration works to take place.

According to Stuart Harrison, Managing Director of Edge Underground, using a trenchless method such as microtunnelling instead of open cut methods has a number of benefits that limit the disruption caused by the construction work.

“Microtunnelling is a pit-launched technique with only an entry and exit pit required to be excavated for the installation,” says Harrison. “This allows installation through one small incision between the entry and exit pits, rather than having to tear the whole street open to do it.”

Limiting disruption to the community The AXIS guided boring system is a modular microtunnelling machine that can be set up in a way that reduces the amount of space needed for the construction site, therefore reducing the amount of pedestrian pathways taken up and the need for road lane closures.

Additionally, this reduces the loss of parking spaces, which can lead to decreased parking meter revenue for the city and lower revenues from parking fines.

Another social cost of pipeline installations is the loss of trade. Construction zones can decrease accessibility to businesses due to congested traffic conditions, blocked parking spaces and barriers from the construction site itself.

Businesses can lose customers, who prefer to go to more convenient places, and those depending on deliveries may have problems Microtunnelling requires minimal excavation.

The AXIS is modular, allowing it to be set up in a way that reduces the amount of space needed for the construction site.

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with their supplies. Microtunnelling requires less excavation and less restoration afterwards, so project times are shortened, minimising the disruption to trade.

“While open-cut methods leave lengthy stretches of open trenches that need to be restored after construction, microtunnelling leaves minimal surface scarring and requires significantly less restoration of the landscape,” Harrison says.

Depending on the project requirements, destruction of road surfaces may be able to be designed out of the project altogether.

“Unlike traditional methods, the AXIS system extracts the ground being tunnelled through rather than displacing it. It is designed to cut and extract the ground as it proceeds, and in doing so has little to no influence on the ground directly surrounding the installation,” says Harrison.

The AXIS helps reduce community disruption during construction.

With microtunnelling, destruction of road surfaces may be able to be designed out of the project.

The AXIS system also uses a vacuum extraction method that provides continued support to the ground by using a pipe jack system approach. This ensures quantities of both incoming and outgoing materials are reduced, causing less disturbance to the environment and minimising the size of the work site.

A healthier and safer work site Open excavations result in a significant amount of dust in their surroundings. Cleaning needs, and thus costs, increase while the quality of life for people living near the construction zone decreases. As excavation requirements are

drastically minimised with microtunnelling, there is also less dust produced by the site.

Noise pollution is also a major by-product of construction sites. The use of heavy construction equipment results in higher noise levels in the vicinity of the work area. As projects that employ efficient microtunnelling systems can be completed faster, the noise pollution cost is lowered and the impact on residents is reduced.

Worker safety can also be improved by employing trenchless technologies such as microtunnelling. The large amount of excavation required for open cut methods of

pipeline installation creates a greater safety risk to workers and increases the chance of public interference, especially in urban areas.

Microtunnelling requires minimal excavation so there is less chance of safety problems arising from trenches. The AXIS guided boring system is the only microtunnelling machine on the market that has been designed with unique safety features to offer a superior level of operator safety and reduce the risk of materials falling into the pit and hurting workers.

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Scanning the most usable frequencies, the Subsite® Marksman selects the best choice to avoid interference while its increased beacon power signal improves performance at extended depths.

Easy to use with your choice of user interface, the new Marksman View features intuitive graphics and clear data, and with a simple single toggle control you’re more productive from day one.

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Future-proofing CIPP liners and pipe rehabilitation solutions

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To get something done, you have to tread new paths. This has always applied to IMPREG since the company’s birth in 1999.

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ountry Manager Kevin Woolf tells Trenchless Australasia that IMPREG recognised early on that trenchless pipe rehabilitation using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liners is the technology of the future.

Further developing this avenue, the company’s CIPP liner systems are developed using innovative high-tech processes, and set new standards.

“Our success proves us right. IMPREG CIPP liner systems for UV curing are used all over the world,” he says. “We are a reliable solution partner at all times, and commit ourselves to the highest future-proofed quality and to environmentally conscious conduct.”

Woolf says the IMPREG liner GL16 was developed in 2016 for all common pipes from DN 150 up to DN 2000.

As a result of good material characteristics and new fibreglass design, IMPREG was able to develop a more finely nuanced gradations of wall thickness.

Not only does this benefit the company’s customers financially, but the IMPREG liner GL16 makes it easier to deal with large dimensions.

A finished liner in a specialised shaped pipe.

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“Our success proves us right. IMPREG CIPP liner systems for UV curing are used all over the world,” he says. “We are a reliable solution partner at all times, and commit ourselves to the highest future-proofed quality and to environmentally conscious conduct.”

“Through the IMPREG liner GL16, the company has consistently extended its position as a technology leader in the market segment from DN 1200 upwards,” Woolf says.

“The unique construction of the IMPREG liner allows a certain level of compensation for dimensional variations in the pipe.

We can produce defined dimensional changes in our factory.

“In the Australian Pacific region our range js GL16 which is made up of 0.8 mm fibre glass layers and inner foil, outer fleece and a yellow UV protection sleeve from DN150 to DN2000 with wall thickness ranging from 3 mm to14.6 mm.”

Woolf highlights that the high-tech CIPP liners from IMPREG are simply inserted into the pipes via the manholes, and cured using UV light. The rehabilitated pipe can then be returned to operation immediately after

IMPREG installs a liner, which is inserted into the pipe via a manhole.

curing, with the company able to rehabilitate up to three pipes in a single day.

With a warehouse located in Brisbane, standard liners in Australia and New Zealand are available to be shipped across the nation, with the liners ready to go for: DN150, DN225, DN300, DN375, DN450, DN525, and DN600.

Woolf says the main aim for IMPREG this year is to continue supporting its customer both onsite and technically.

“Our biggest goal for 2022 is to continue our after market care,” he says. “The customers’ success is our success, meaning our after care is just as important as our product quality.”

As part of the company’s after market care in Australia, Woolf is able to help with structural designs, review CCTV on job sites and provide onsite technical support.

“New customers will also have the opportunity to attend a training session and find out how we already implement the trenchless pipe rehabilitation of the future,” he says. “Our application engineers are onsite for your first project, and support you with advice and assistance during the installation of the IMPREG liner.”

With no need to bring a project to a stop, IMPREG is also able to rapidly and effectively rehabilitate pipes which carry aggressive or higher-temperature waste waters.

“IMPREG CIPP liners are future-oriented, high-tech products which provide all options for the rapid, effective, and economical rehabilitation of pipes of very differing diameters,”says Woolf. “With our liners, we at IMPREG set new standards that will lead us into the future.”

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Iplex announces a range extension to its successful Restrain PVC-U pipe

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For 84 years, Iplex has worked with asset owners and contractors to find solutions for effectively repairing, rehabilitating or replacing existing pipelines, while protecting the environment and local residents.

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estrain™ Sewer Pipe was specifically designed by Iplex for both new sewer networks and for the repair and replacement of underground gravity sewer infrastructure. As a result of customer feedback and demand, Iplex is expanding its range of Restrain Sewer Pipe by adding a 375mm diameter pipe to its offering.

National Innovation Manager Callum Hickey says the DN375 is a welcome addition to the already successful Restrain range.

“Now alongside our broader Restrain range, we’re better suited to helping customers quickly and safely install jacking pipe,” he says.

Manufactured by Iplex in Australia, Restrain is suitable for many different installation methods, including open trench and trenchless installations: such as horizontal directional drilling (HDD), auger boring or guided boring, microtunnelling and more. Restrain meets strict national and product standards, and also has a positive WSAA appraisal.

Manufactured in Australia, specifically for gravity sewer applications using trenchless techniques for the installation, repair or replacement of underground infrastructure.

“The use of Restrain as a jacking pipe just goes to show how versatile this trenchless PVC pipe can be. The customers who have already experienced the speed and compatibility with existing DWV and maximised hydraulic capacity of using Restrain will now be able

flexibility to meet customer project needs.

“The product is also made using Best Environmental Practice PVC is very important to Iplex,” he says.

The introduction of Restrain DN375 is yet another example of how Iplex is driving

“The use of Restrain as a jacking pipe just goes to show how versatile this trenchless PVC pipe can be. The customers who have already experienced the speed and compatibility with existing DWV and maximised hydraulic capacity of using Restrain will now be able to experience this in yet another trenchless application.” to experience this in yet another trenchless application,” Hickey says.

Product Manager Andrew OmerCooper says Restrain is an Australian made product which ensures a strong local supply chain, which gives Iplex the

innovation, improving its product offering to meet customer needs and continuing to provide exceptional customer support.

For further information about Restrain, please call the Iplex team on 13 10 86.

Made-to-order lengths to allow for work in tight spaces.

Rubber ring jointed PVC-U pipe, with a threaded spigot and socket which provides immediate axial capability through installation.

A finished liner in a specialised shaped pipe.

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An Innovation Award Finalist, GeoKrete Geopolymer GeoKrete technology can easily be applied for storm and wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation, bonding to a multitude of surfaces.

Aqua Metro, in partnership with Melbourne Water, was a fi nalist for the Victorian Infrastructure Innovation Award for the employment of GeoKrete and it has been recognised as an officialReducedCarbonFootprintproduct.

Head to our website https://aquametro.com.au/geokrete/ to learn more about how we have employed GeoKrete into recent projects.

BEFORE AFTER The GeoKrete Geopolymer liner has been utilised throughout Victoria since 2019 in both degraded and failing sewer and stormwater pipelines and structures to significantly increase the service’s life span. The GeoKrete liner has a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 50MPa and the required thickness can be varied based on design requirements.

The lining process can be installed via accessing existing manholes without any demolition needed. GeoKrete technology is suitable for pipes and structures above 900mm in diameter and is not restricted by the structures shape. It can be applied to various existing host structure materials such as concrete, brick or steel.

Geokrete has a very short curing period, meaning rainfall events have minimum impact to the project progress with all equipment easily removed and repositioned as required. Aqua Metro Services has had great success when employing this technology to projects in Victoria.

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Reducing inflow and infiltration ISC Services is dedicated to helping water and wastewater authorities improve safety, protect their sewerage, potable and stormwater networks cost effectively to maximise the operational life and return on investment of their assets.

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n January 2002 Dennis Bentink created ISC Services and has since worked closely with a wide range of councils and water authorities across Australia.

Providing inflow and infiltration (I/I) assessment, conducting inspections at hundreds of maintenance holes, pump stations and sewage treatment plant inlet structures, Dennis has helped customers minimise asset degradation and reduce operational and whole of life asset costs.

Dennis tells Trenchless Australasia that when he started the business in 2002 it was a mobile laboratory and consulting firm with the focus on odour and corrosion testing of sewerage networks and treatment plants.

“Rather than taking a sample back to a lab for testing, I brought the lab to the maintenance holes in the street, pump stations & treatment plants, doing discrete samples and continuous monitoring there for odour and corrosion using both liquid and gas phase testing,” he says. “Customers were then provided our independent report with two or three options to address the odour & corrosion issue and they could go directly to the market to source the appropriate solution.

“While carrying out the testing at MH’s and pump stations, we would often provide additional support by notifying our customers of other operational issues observed such as inflow/ infiltration, damaged or poorly constructed MH’s and buried lids.” This lead to requests for support to solve these additional operational issues and, following on from some detailed research into options, the customers were happy to purchase the solutions from ISC Services.

This helped shape the business to what it is today – selling solution-based products.

In 2016 ISC Services commenced offering a range of specialised products and systems to allow customers to reduce I/I as well as improving safety and efficiency for personnel involved in repairing and raising maintenance holes, pump stations, pits and pipes.

Dennis says that the systems offered are high-quality, well established and proven in the

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US and Canada from leading manufacturers including Sealing Systems Inc., Cretex Specialty Products and HydraTech, with independent testing and long-term case studies available.

“With our proven range of simple-to-use infiltration control solutions, ISC Services has already helped many customers to prevent the development of infiltration problems in new precast concrete structures as well as to repair existing assets and reduce I/I, helping to take pressure off maintenance crews and sewerage assets with cost effective solutions,” he says.

Many of our customers want innovative and sustainable solutions which will improve safety and reduce the operational and maintenance pressures on their assets. They realise that here is no sense in doing things the same way, hence ISC Services’ approach of “Solving old problems in New, more efficient ways”.

“These solutions provide an excellent return on investment, allowing customers to regain capacity and control of their networks during rain events, reduce overflows and delay unnecessary capital works that are often

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As part of the business’ move from consulting to product supply, Dennis says a key to the drive for the selection of products was looking at what problems customers were having and finding innovative solutions that could provide a quick and cost effective, permanent fix for the customer.

One of the most notable innovations that is proving very popular, is the Pro-Ring grade adjustment ring that allows councils and contractors to safely and cost effectively raise low and buried covers & frames, stopping I/I and improving access. Pro-Ring weighs 1/20th that of concrete yet passes load testing to Class D trafficable (AS3996:2019) making it much safer and easier to handle and install and needing much less equipment to transport and move than concrete. In addition, they create a water tight & gas tight seal and will not corrode due to hydrogen sulphide gas. “Contractors regularly comment that they are impressed with how light weight and safe Pro-Ring is, making

Raising Sewer MH’s safely with Pro-Ring grade adjustment rings.

it easier for them to complete jobs quickly”.

To further enhance its range of offerings, ISC Services has teamed up with Metz, a Melbourne-based company that specialise in manufacturing protective coatings and tiles for very aggressive environments.

“While the Metz coatings have a wellestablished record in industrial environments, we are in the process of getting one of its products tested and approved to be used for Sydney Water, which is expected to be completed by April,” Dennis says.

“Considering the aggressive environments Metz products are already used in, we are confident that they will perform well. A demonstration on a maintenance hole already suffering significant corrosion was done in 2016 with the Metz 33EN and this has proved to provide excellent continued protection”.

Building on the company’s experience and success, it was recently awarded to be on the panel of providers for Tweed Shire Council for Protective Coatings for Water and Wastewater.

“Tweed Shire Council have been proactive in working to reduce I/I & have been utilising our innovative solutions including Pro-Ring & Flex Seal Utility Sealant. This is yet another great opportunity to continue to support their operations and maintenance programs with the quality Metz coatings.”

Preventing Infiltration with Gator Wrap external joint seal.

Specialising in inflow and infiltration, Dennis understands every sewerage network is different, but knows sewer manholes generate a disproportionate amount of I/I. He says the key is assessing and identifying major contributors as an important tool to help water authorities effectively take action to mitigate problems.

While there are a number of causes of I/I, ISC Services sees failed joints in both new and old assets as well as low and buried maintenance holes as the most common causes.

“This can be in maintenance holes

(particularly the chimney or neck where there are often multiple joints close together and near the surface) as well as pump stations, pits and pipes,” Dennis says.

“The simplest approach is to look at how sewage flow changes during and immediately after rain events. If sewage flow increases (either at the treatment plant or at pump stations) then rainwater and/or ground water is entering the network.

“There are options for councils and water authorities to get specialist contractors to do preliminary investigations through to detailed studies. By working with ISC Services, as we are experienced in I/I, it will allow customers to determine what their I/I assessment and management goals are, which we can then tailor a staged plan and program to suit your specific circumstances and budget.”

With a commitment to continue to identify new and innovative technologies to solve problems, Dennis is continues to expand his market and product range where customers can come to “ISC Services as a toolbox of solutions and products, Solving old problems in New, more efficient ways.”

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Leading contractors choose KAISER to deliver top-tier recycler technology Two of Australia’s leading trenchless contractors have secured orders with KAISER Technology, adding the manufacturers’ top-tier recycler technology to their fleets. The AquaStar machines set an industry benchmark for efficiency and versatility in their class.

A fleet of AquaStars.

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AISER specialises in the design, engineering and manufacture of world class vacuum and jetting vehicles for water recycling, sewer, stormwater, hydraulic excavation, industrial and dry suction applications. The company is constantly advancing its product portfolio to keep ahead of the competition, and maintain its standing as the supplier of the world’s most advanced recycling vehicles.

In Australia, KAISER recently secured orders with two leading contractors to deliver AquaStar machines which feature the best recycler technology available on the market.

One of these new partners is TDG Environmental, a leader in comprehensive stormwater, sewer and critical asset preservation and preventative maintenance, resource recovery and recycling services. The group includes six brands across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, providing solutions to a variety of industries. TDG purchased the KAISER Recycler due to the machines ability to effectively reduce downtime on the timely delivery of projects, leading to increased profitability.

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technology, AquaStar units feature Kaiser’s unique single-stage recycling system which uses in-house designed and purpose-built pumps and patented RotoMax filter. The machines perfectly balance performance, versatility and payload, with this maximised efficiency resulting in industry leading water preservation and sustainability. Compared with similar technology available on the market, AquaStar requires less cleaning and maintenance, resulting in reduced downtime and meaning a greater return on investment for operators.

KAISER has also partnered with another industry leading contractor – working in Australia and New Zealand, as well as across the world – to deliver an AquaStar.

After learning about the environmental and sustainable benefits, as well as the increased productivity, the contractor concluded that acquiring the machine was essential to maintaining competitive in the market. KAISER water recycling vehicles are well-known and valued by customers in Australia, and have been for

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103 NO-DIG DOWN UNDER 2022 many years. The company has continued expanding its product portfolio to include a range of high performance combination and hydro excavation units designed to meet the challenges of the Australian market, and currently has a range of demo vehicles available.

In addition to its long-standing sales and servicing partnership with NATEE, in 2021, KAISER secured an official service and support partnership with SECA, who will now stock a full range of service and maintenance parts at its facility in Sydney. In addition, SECA will provide factory backed training and support for local customers.

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Building for the future Over the last decade, KOR has grown its national footprint to support contractors across Australia and New Zealand.

By the end of March this year KOR will have three mobile service vans in operation in Victoria and New South Wales.

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he cornerstone of the KOR vision is to make it easier for its customers, which has led to the establishment of a new major facility in Dandenong, Victoria.

Chief Executive Officer David Gurrie tells The Australian Pipeliner that over the past 18 months he has been with KOR, he has been focused on identifying opportunities to improve operations and customer outcomes.

“Dandenong was a facility we identified to become the cornerstone for pre-delivery, warehousing, assembly, service and engineering operations. It needed to be self-sufficient, staffed with trained KOR staff personnel and fitted with suitable equipment” he says.

“We analysed our Victorian operations across multiple sites using techniques such as SWOTs, time and motion studies, expenditure analysis, and general capability and capacity reviews. We came to a quick realisation that we can build a more efficient and capable operation by insourcing and centralisation.

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operations, employ more trades for servicing, and setup heavy workshops to better support their customers and enable further partnerships. This led to the development of the Dandenong Engineering and Operations facility.

The facility is on a 8000 square metre site with a 4000 square meter building serviced by 8T cranes. The site will support a large national warehouse, 10 service and assembly bays, and a fabrication area. The site will also allow KOR to strenghten its partnership with Schwarze Industries.

In July 2021, KOR secured an exclusive distribution in Australia and New Zealand for Schwarze Industries, highly acclaimed for its durable sweeper products, and renowned for its innovative design and quality.

Gurrie says by opening the Dandenong facility the company can better support the Schwarze agreement which requires domestic sweeper body installation onto locally procured chassis, supported by engineering and fabrication operations.

“That is how I came into the picture, to rapidly improve our operations and enable this quick expansion to identify and procure a suitable site. At the same time, we also

began developing internal trades capability to perform servicing and introduced mobile servicing. The challenge has been hiring trades during COVID-19.”

“Our mobile service began in early 2021, with additional mobile service vans under commission. By the end of March 2022, which is the same time as the commissioning of the Engineering and Operations facility, KOR will have three mobile service vans in operation, with one van operating in NSW. We have plans for further expansion of mobile services and workshops over the next 12-18 months.”

Gurrie says the goal is to improve customer service using KOR workshops and service vans by providing everything a customer needs, at their doorstep, across Australia, to carry out a service.

“The service vans give us a capability that we weren’t able to provide before. We will be able to send the vans out to customers and perform services and repairs onsite. The vans are equipped with over 200 parts bins and all the right tools and equipment,” he says.

In addition to the mobile service, the Engineering and Operations facility supports major services and repairs.

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KOR Chief Executive Officer David Gurrie.

46 NO-DIG DOWN UNDER 2022 “This means when we have a major repair, we can do it safely and efficiently with the overhead cranes, supported by trades and engineers, to complete the repair quickly, getting the equipment back on the road as fast as possible.” Gurrie says.

Gurrie, with a background in engineering, says KOR has been able to expand KOR’s expertise and employee more engineers.

“Engineering capability is important for assembly operations, to custom design and solve problems for customers, to enable KOR to provide better feedback to Cappellotto and Schwarze based on our customer feedback to improve products, to generate training material, and to continue improving our aftersales service outcomes” he says.

Gurrie says parts warehousing is another

major element for successful aftersales support as customers demand a rapid turnaround for the supply of parts.

“We are also going to expand our national warehouse, which will triple in size as we are currently over capacity, and further streamline our operations process. We are now supporting both Cappellotto and Schwarze with parts and have a mandate to stock parts in Australia where practical to reduce backorders. This national warehouse also supports our satellite warehouses located

across Australia and New Zealand.”

KOR is investing in the future in pursuit of ensuring the ongoing best support for our customers.

“It is in the DNA of the KOR team to be there for our customers no matter when they call upon us,” says Gurrie. “We have developed our people and systems to support our customer service charter driving excellent outcomes that the team at KOR pride themselves on and we are only getting started.”

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Zipping past the competition Kwik-ZIP is a privately-owned and operated business originally started by the owners of BDC Drilling in Western Australia. Before the conception of kwik-ZIP, the founders had a vision to develop a concept for a non-corrosive plastic bow spring centraliser they could use within their drilling business.

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Kwik-ZIP’s HDX-90 spacer model was utilised for the Rail Infrastructure Alliance project in Sunbury.

Kwik-ZIP’s large range of spacers caters for a wide range of carrier and casing pipe size combinations.

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stablished in 2001, kwik-ZIP has since engaged in the design and manufacture of non-metallic centralisers and spacer systems for a wide range of industries including the trenchless, pipeline, resources, and civil construction industries.

Kwik-ZIP now markets its products both domestically and internationally, owning the patents and intellectual property to all of its designs.

Kwik-ZIP’s centraliser and spacer systems have been developed to solve supporting, grading and centralisation challenges in the trenchless, HDD, pipeline, vertical production drilling and ground engineering industries.

Casing spacers are used extensively in trenchless pipeline installations to facilitate the slip-lining of a range of water and sewerage pipelines, preventing damage to both the carrier pipe and the casing during installation.

Manufactured from kwik-ZIP’s engineered thermoplastic blend, The kwik-ZIP HDX & HDXT Series is a non-corroding, non-metallic casing spacer for Pipe-in-Pipe (PIP) applications such as slip-lining and cased crossings for all medium-to-heavy-weight pipe materials including: steel, DICL, MSCL, GRE, PVC and HDPE, and other pipe material and are a completely non-metallic solution.

On a recent Rail Infrastructure Alliance project in Sunbury, horizontal and directional drilling specialist contractor Jelmac Directional Drilling utilised kwik-ZIP HDX-90 spacers to facilitate the slip-lining of a 355mm HDPE carrier pipe over a 66-metre run.

Kwik-Zip spacers were specified at 1.5 metre intervals for this project as per Melbourne Water

The company’s spacers are made from Kwik-ZIP’s engineered thermoplastic blend that is extremely tough and has a low co-efficient of friction.

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Kwik-ZIP says the HDX’s unique load sharing design maximizes the load bearing capacity of each runner and reduces point loading. The simple and efficient installation process does not require any special tools.

The products are certified against Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) product specifications and certified by the Australian Water Quality Centre (AWQC) for use in contact with drinking water.

They are also approved for use within

“Manufactured from kwik-ZIP’s engineered thermoplastic blend, The kwik-ZIP HDX & HDXT Series is a non-corroding, nonmetallic casing spacer for Pipe-in-Pipe applications such as sliplining and cased crossings for all medium-to-heavy-weight pipe materials including: steel, DICL, MSCL, GRE, PVC and HDPE, and other pipe material and are a completely non-metallic solution.”

Retailer Agencies standards. As the pipes were not being grouted after installation the spacers also need to support the weight of the pipe and water for the life of the installation.

Jelmac Directional Drilling operations manager Mick Hemer describes kwik-ZIP spacers as simple and quick to install and assisted with the slip-lining process.

many utilities’ infrastructure, including Melbourne Retail Water Association, South-East Queensland’s Infrastructure and Materials (IPAM) list, Sydney Water and the WA Water Corporation.

As a member of the Australian Water Association, kwik-ZIP is affiliated with Water Industries Operators of Australia, American

Kwik-ZIP spacers are the only Australian spacers on the market and the only ones approved by the WSAA.

Water Works Association, US National Ground Water Association and the ASTT. The company maintains a focus on price effectiveness, simplicity and rapid on-site assembly, to ensure that its systems deliver significant cost, time and operational advantages to customers.

Ensuring the product is simple to install and cost-effective is a key cornerstone to the company’s offering.

As a result, kwik-ZIP now has five strategically located international warehouse facilities, which ensure short lead times for delivery and lowers freight costs for consumers.

For more information visit the www.kwikzip.com

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Flick the paper – make the transition today Kynection offers a suite of technology applications which can help companies that operate in the trenchless industry work more efficiently, while ensuring that safety comes first.

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ynection, originally called Fleet Effect, was born in 2006 with a focus on creating technology that would help heavy vehicle operators manage operations and reduce their impact on the environment.

Champion of Growth & Communications Jonathan Patchell says in 2008, during the early phase of the business, the management team had become entrenched within the local heavy vehicle industry and identified a real need in the marketplace for systems that would help transport operators manage heavy vehicle compliance (NHVAS and CoR), as it was increasing in complexity and becoming too much for many companies to manage.

“Based on the skillset of the management team (Courtney Smith, Kasie Smith and John Tsoucalas), this change-in-direction was perfect

as they’d all come from consulting backgrounds with focuses on operational process and compliance,” he says.

By 2009 the company had proved itself to be a real player in the market by completing Australia’s first pilot for Electronic Work Diaries (EWD) with a Queensland-based quarry fleet.

Fast forward to 2018, Fleet Effect undertook its first merger by merging 44 per cent of Vertical Matters into the business.

As part of this deal, it tripled its employee headcount and diversified its software portfolio by offering Quality Management Systems allowing customers to receive Triple ISO Certification through Quality (ISO9001), Safety (AS/NZ4801) and Environment (ISO14001).

As part of this merger, clients such as KONE Elevators, Mitchcon, Rangedale,

Kynection offers One System for all, which encompasses the whole workflow of a business in one spot.

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37 NO-DIG DOWN UNDER 2022 Underground Cable Systems, VSA Group, Roadsafe and Johns Lyng Group joined the Fleet Effect family.

With the part acquisition of Vertical Matters and diversification of the business into new areas, Fleet Effect officially rebranded to Kynection in May 2019 - with Knowledge in Motion as the underlying tagline from parent company Autolync.

Today, Kynection offers One System for all, which encompasses the whole workflow of a business in one spot.

Jonathan Patchell says the company identified a gap in the market for a company to be integrated into existing accounting systems and other third-party applications thus creating the “One System”.

“Kynection can be slotted into any business, and we can be integrated into any accounting system and make that seamless transition from a clunky paper-orientated business workflows to a paperless streamlined business,” he says.

“By having an organisation managing these different aspects of the business, the customer is able to contact us, and we can fix it. Essentially it removes the middleman and streamlines a lot of customers’ billing systems and operations.”

Kynection has a unique way of doing integrations. Jonathan says through its up-todate expertise in technology, the company is able to integrate a lot of its hardware customers’ purchases from OEM manufacturers and from third-party software systems, making it an easy transition into a one-system approach.

Not only does it optimise teamwork by converting “paper to glass”, but Kynection allows clients to have real-time communication, remotely manage employees, suppliers, and subbies, win more tenders, bids and contracts, and have end-to-end supply chain fulfillment.

In the trenchless industry Kynection is able to offer full vehicle compliance by putting AI cameras in trucks, which links back to its job management system in real-time on the “One System”.

Jonathan says through this the company is able to manage driver awareness with the

Kynection’s NVHR approved EWD for iOS and Android.

camera system which then feeds back to the operations system.

“We manage the operation system with the scheduling of the trucks and crews, which overlap that with the competency crew,

detailing what they are competent of doing and whether they have been inducted. It also identifies what assets have been introduced to those projects as well,” he says.

“This means clients get all the information

they need in one place and allows for a smoother operation and management of their business overall.”

As part of Kynection’s cloud-based platform, clients have access to the following: project management, job management, time and attendance, asset management, equipment management, eForms, task management, contractor management, quoting/invoicing, document management, tender management, contracts, human resources, and CRM. Jonathan says his team of consultants are experienced with over a collective 100 years of experience at providing a full turn-key system that includes its cloud-based technology suite, as well as any required hardware teams may need. Kynection is a unique business that supplies the complete full systems of hardware and software including any support. This is a real game changer for the trenchless industry as they just need to have one point of contact for their operational systems.

“Ultimately our goal is to make it easier to view data and business information in one place,” he says. “Our technology will let you improve operational efficiency of your facilities maintenance businesses and ensure that use of paper is minimised.”

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Infrastructure sector growth and value Maxibor’s national business development manager David Turner provides insights into how horizontal directional drilling (HDD) design and delivery providers can help achieve growth and add value to the infrastructure sector through the next five years and beyond.

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he Australian infrastructure sector is going through a significant growth and change phase as the world emerges post-Covid and refocuses on economic and environmental development. The HDD sector is well positioned to play a significant role in designing and delivering infrastructure projects that can be part of the economic recovery and provide climate change mitigation solutions.

David Turner has spent several decades working in the trenchless industry. In his business development and HDD operational roles at Maxibor, Turner is very familiar with most of the major infrastructure projects requiring HDD that have been completed in recent years; those currently in progress; and those that will be designed and delivered across Australia over the next five years.

Turner predicts exciting times ahead for the HDD sector from a growth and value perspective. He says, “Companies like Maxibor, which have a widely-recognised reputation for

the successful design and delivery of all sized HDD projects, have a wealth of knowledge that can be used at all project phases to add value and help optimise outcomes for all stakeholders.”

Over the next five years, governments and private sector infrastructure asset owners are set to make unprecedented investment in infrastructure projects. Free from Covid constraints and backed by economic support from Federal and state governments, it is important that the projects are designed and delivered in a manner that takes full advantage of the installation benefits that HDD can provide.

At a project’s concept level, it is important that HDD expertise is part of the early discussions, as HDD involvement at this stage will bring greater understanding of the process and its benefits, plus innovative opportunities for the installation of the infrastructure.

“Providers like Maxibor are already delivering larger diameter and long bores in excess of 2 km,” says Turner. “It is exciting that early

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82 NO-DIG DOWN UNDER 2022 connection with our HDD design expertise is increasingly sought out by asset owners, project consultants and design engineering consultancies to provide early input into projects to help identify and better inform early designs and project decisions”.

Once a project moves to the expression of interest (EOI) stage where bidders need to progress design and construction methodology to a more detailed level, having the HDD design and delivery experience in the bid team can be pivotal to the success of the bid.

One recent example is the Sydney Water Refresh Vaucluse to Diamond Bay project.

Comdain worked closely with Maxibor and WSP to present Comdain’s winning bid for the design and delivery of this project, which included a 1.85 km pipeline.

The cooperative approach of the bid team and the collaborative NEC4 procurement approach

by Sydney Water is creating a project delivery framework which will optimise outcomes for all Maxibor’s Gallagher 660e maxi-rig, informally known as The Hulk, is the only electric maxi-rig in the HDD industry in Australia.

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stakeholders on this showpiece major project.

Maxibor now has one of the largest HDD maxi-rig fleets in Australia. This includes a Vermeer 330x500, American Auger 660, Gallagher 600 and a Gallagher 660e (The Hulk). Maxibor also has the four most powerful pumps in the HDD industry, with its two Gardner Denver PZ8s and two Gardner Denver PZ9s.

The grunt of the rigs and pumps means that Maxibor can take on any length bore. “Project decisionmakers understanding the capabilities of the available HDD equipment is so important across the full project cycle – from concept, design and delivery – as this helps to optimise the value of a project,” says Turner.

Maxibor’s Gallagher 660e maxi-rig, informally known as The Hulk, is the only electric maxi-rig in the HDD industry in Australia. The electrified spread comes with its own substation and can drill up to 3.5 km in a single shot with a diameter up to 1.6 m.

According to Stephen Loneragan, one of Australia’s leading HDD design engineers, “Electric spreads provide new design and delivery solutions in Australia, especially for complex capital city water and sewer or power and gas projects where setup, noise, emissions, congestion services and ground conditions all

Maxibor’s national business development manager David Turner.

present challenges that need to be overcome.”

There is a growing need for government and private sector funders of investment in infrastructure to meet Environment, Sustainability and Governance (ESG) requirements. Both ESG and climate are at the top of funders’ lists in terms of risk mitigation, and they want to be able to demonstrate that they are investing in a way that optimises longer term sustainability outcomes for all stakeholders.

In this context, trenchless technology, and more specifically HDD, can provide solutions that are compatible with critical

needs of funders, asset owners and the broader community.

Installing infrastructure “down under” is an effective solution for Australia as the country faces the impact of climate change. Having telecommunications and electrical assets underground provides many obvious safety and environmental benefits – one need only look at the ravages of the more extreme weather conditions like the 2019-20 bushfires to see that having infrastructure securely installed at depth provides a significantly safe community. It also facilitates the recovery process as services can be more quickly restored.

Maxibor’s chief executive Rodney O’Meley says the push for early cooperative involvement in projects and environmentally friendly delivery methods reflects the importance the industry is placing on the long-term picture.

“If a project is designed well, its chances of successful delivery and longer-term value are much more likely to be better achieved.

Investment in disaster resilient infrastructure needs to be seen not as an additional expense but as an opportunity to create shared value for businesses and society,” says O’Meley.

For more information go to www.maxibor. com.au or call 0499 375 511.

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Rangedale Drainage & Industrial Services offers quality drain maintenance for any industry Rangedale is a leader in constructing, maintaining and repairing drains across the east coast. As per the company’s motto, “keep it running,” Rangedale is committed to keeping networks online, ensuring local councils and municipalities stay connected to essential services.

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n 2019, Rangedale Group launched Rangedale Drainage and Industrial Services (RDI) – a locally owned arm of the business focusing on servicing regional Victorian and New South Wales markets. This division of the group has extensive experience in heavy industrial cleaning, high pressure water jetting applications, pipeline CCTV, jet cleaning, relining, Smart Lock installation and more.

Justin Triffitt is one of three directors in the RDI business. “The RDI business is a trading entity that sits under the Rangedale Group, established in 2019,” says Triffitt. “We have a branch based in Wangaratta, a site in Western

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Sydney, and we’re in the process of setting up another site in Wodonga which will be operational from the end of February.”

RDI Services covers markets including oil and gas, petrochemicals, mining, manufacturing, water and municipal councils.

Triffitt, along with Vince D’Alessio and Chris O’Conner, joined the Group in 2019 after carrying out high performing roles in the corporate sector.

“Joining Neil Kermeen and the team at Rangedale has been a refreshing change, allowing us to set up a delivery model that suits industrial services contracting,

providing a great delivery model for our client base,” says Triffitt.

Rangedale had historically been a Melbourne-based business, and the company’s long-term strategy has been to push the business into regional Victoria and regional New South Wales. Collectively, the RDI directors have more than 40 years of industry experience.

“The Rangedale business in Melbourne has been in the drainage market for a long time,” says Triffitt. “We have solid experience in the drainage and civil market. From a service perspective, our background also gave the

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Dangerous Goods Combo Unit in Sydney August 2021.

group an opportunity to extend the service offer into industrial services: heavy industrial cleaning and high-pressure water jetting in the oil and gas market, petrochemical market, and the mining industry as well.

“While RDI has a solid service offering in non-destructive digging and pipeline maintenance, our point of difference is our ability to deliver tank cleaning and plant cleaning applications - for example, heat exchangers, boilers, vessels and various

applications requiring the use of cold cutting and industrial vacuum loading technology.”

Back in 2019, Triffitt and the team started the arm of the business with one drain cleaning combination unit at each site. “We had a very focused team that put a lot of work into both business development and quality delivery.

We now have over 20 units working between Wangaratta and Sydney sites,” he says.

“It has certainly been a very chaotic and challenging two years, but we are really looking

forward to the future. We are committed to strategic growth and to providing sustainable employment opportunities.”

With scale of fleet, personnel, industry knowledge and expertise, RDI Services is a logical choice for industrial services anywhere on the east coast. RDI has depots based in Wangaratta, Wodonga and St Marys (Vic & NSW).

RDI has the expertise to tailor specific solutions for a variety of problems, as well as a large equipment fleet to allocate high priority to emergency works and the ability to work 24/7.

For more information go to www.rangedale.com.au/rdi-services

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Tunnelling to the future S&Z Australia is one of Victoria’s leading providers of horizontal directional drilling services and has recently expanded into tunnel boring services.

S&Z Australia has purchased a Bohrtec tunnel boring machine which was delivered in January 2022.

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&Z offers a variety of trenchless installation methods including horizontal directional drilling (HDD), tunnel boring (TB) and auger boring (AB).

General Manager Jim Pound tells Trenchless Australasia that the company is a trusted and valued partner to industry leaders throughout the water, sewer, power, telecommunications, and gas segments, providing trenchless services throughout southern Australia.

“Our company has skilled installers using the latest equipment,” he says. “Our aim is to exceed customer expectations and provide solutions for difficult projects where open trench construction is not an option.

Through S&Z Australia’s commitment and dedication, Pound says the company has become an industry leader and a trusted specialist subcontractor.

Traditionally known as a directional drilling company, S&Z Australia has recently made the move to tunnel boring.

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the sewer industry, Pound says there was an opportunity to move into the tunnel boring market due to directional drills not being as precise as tunnel boring machines in achieving grade.

“We like to think we are at the beginning

of our growth cycle. I have only been part of the company for two and a half years and the company owners keep investing back into it,” he says. “Both of the directors are hands on working with the teams out in the field and working on the machines. This gives our crew a really good culture as our directors are out on site and helping ensure all the work is being done safely, accurately and economically.”

“We are only a small business with three Horizontal Directional Drills (HDDs) and two Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs), but we have a large variety of clients and work on a range of different infrastructure projects from rail improvement projects, new water & sewer mains, to being part of Snowy 2 the “largest energy project in Australia” that will underpin Australia’s transition to a renewable energy future.

“We really want to focus on being trenchless specialists in both directional drilling and tunnel boring.”

With the move to tunnel boring comes a new drill, which was purchased from Bohrtec and delivered in January 2022.

When selecting the machine Pound says the company not only looked at the quality of equipment but the versatility and the suitability in all different ground conditions.

“The tunnel boring market is always growing because there is more call for trenchless technology and directional drills have their

With the new Bohrtec machine, S&Z Australia will be able to drill up to 800 diameter of sewer and storm water pipe, and other pipes and conduits.

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33 NO-DIG DOWN UNDER 2022 limit,” he says. “We feel there is an opportunity in the market as there is a growing demand for tunnel boring machines.”

As a result of the tunnel boring machine, S&Z Australia hope its work will expand across Australia as the new machine will allow it to drill up to 800 mm diameter of sewer and storm water pipe, or other pipes and conduits where setback for a HDD machine is not achievable.

Pound says when installing pipe on a flat grade a tunnel boring machine with a laser is needed to help keep it on grade and on the correct alignment.

“There aren’t many Bohrtec machines in Australia and we believe it will be an excellent option for any ground conditions we will

encounter here in Victoria or anywhere in Australia,” he says.

With a commitment to minimising the impact of its activities on the surrounding environment through adherence to its Environmental Management System, S&Z’s philosophy toward environmental management is one of education, communication, continual improvement, and whole company involvement.

By embracing these principles, the company aims to minimise pollution created during any works process and continually monitor its impact on the environment through ongoing

reports, audits, and inspections.

“S&Z endeavour to constantly improve our installation methods and efficiencies. We pride ourselves on innovation that provides benefits to the client and the environment,” says Pound.

“The rise of trenchless technology has significantly grown in recent years, and we really want to be the experts in it and offer numerous installation methods to provide quality solutions to our clients, their customers and the community.”

For more information visit www.sandz.com.au

S&Z Australia has become an industry leader and a trusted specialist sub-contractor.

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With Smart Lock, you can seal redundant lateral connections and repair cracked or damaged pipes in three easy steps, completed in only 30 minutes.

LOAD Smart Lock into position using the packer

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Save lives, protect your reputation and prevent your next asset strike Inaccurate records are proven to pose unnecessary and avoidable harm to onsite employees. De-risk a site with an accurate, supportive tool designed to protect workers from harmful asset strikes.

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he Safety Shovel provides the ideal real-time detection of metal and power above or below ground. It allows for the detection of metallic cables, pipes and electric circuits under the ground.

The significant financial cost and time as well as reputational harm in the event of unexpectedly damage to utility assets can be crippling. In addition, industry demands for work safety have never been more stringent.

The Safety Shovel is a key tool to prevent assets strikes and keep workers safe. The Safety Shovel is a world first, protected under patent after four years of persistent research and development.

This tool is simple and easy to use. It provides the double benefit of serving as a conventional shovel and a safety tool/asset detection device in one. The Safety Shovel is multi-functional: featuring multiple sensors, it can detect a variety of metals within 280 mm.

Heavy duty and lightweight, this tool is designed with the end user at the fore. The metal LED lights will flash green or red at a range in frequency from fast to slow to indicate risk during the dig.

The long-life battery is USB rechargeable, and a single charge produces around 36 hours of use.

The Safety Shovel is designed and made in Australia to be used as a supportive tool to protect workers from harmful events resulting from assets strikes. Although best endeavours are deployed to prevent infrastructure strikes, records that are inaccurate deliver risk that cannot be minimised without advanced tooling.

The Safety Shovel provides the ideal real-time detection tool to protect workers by detecting metal objects & electrical cables (EMF) subsurface.

In alignment to Australian excavation standards, the Safety Shovel allows workers to operate within the ‘exclusion zone’ and detect materials and cables that if damaged, would result in a major occupational health, safety and environment (OHSE) event.

This technology is a world-first, incorporating simultaneous detection of electrical currents and metallic objects combined within a shovel, and it will make its debut at the 2022 No-Dig show.

For more information go to www.safety-shovel.com

The Safety Shovel.

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World first technology incorporating simultaneous detection of electrical currents and metallic objects combined within a shovel on display for the first time at the Sydney No Dig show.

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As one of Australia’s leading equipment suppliers for sewer and plumbing equipment, Sewer Equipment Company (Aust), better known as SECA, is committed to providing quality parts and services, backed up by years of experience.

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stablished in 1967, SECA is a top Australasian distributor of international CCTV brand iPEK and promises to deliver a solution that gets workers back on the job as soon as possible.

National technical services manager Colin Handley says the company has continued to expand its product range from many leading overseas suppliers and local manufacturers, to offer the most up-to-date and advanced equipment available.

“SECA has been in the trenchless industry for over 50 years, and the company has grown exponentially since introducing iPEK CCTV cameras to the Australian market,” he says.

With a niche focus in CCTV inspection equipment and a large team of 10 technicians located across Sydney, Victoria, and Brisbane, SECA’s CCTV service team are an in-house crew that are European factory trained to support SECA’s range of cameras.

Handley says the CCTV service team has a combined experience of 60 years and continue to undergo ongoing training and development to ensure technicians are up to date with the latest software and product developments and repair procedures.

“We have a very large team of technicians to support the products and we have a large offering of spare parts to keep all the products we sell

NO-DIG DOWN UNDER 2022 students, offering state-of-the-art equipment for students to use during their practical assessments.

SECA currently has nationally recognised CCTV courses provided by its RTO Asset Training (RTO number 91255).

The company uses the latest in asset management software, WinCan VX, so students will be armed with the most up-todate knowledge and skills that are expected of a qualified CCTV operator undertaking conduit inspections and reporting on the condition of conduits in Australia.

SECA’s mission is to train its students to embody its evolving goal, which is to ensure its customers have the best experience by providing a one-stop-shop where customers are provided with sales, support and service, plus training for the products they buy.

“The service department is what keeps people coming back; the fact that we can keep the equipment operational and running, that’s just as important as the equipment itself,” says Handley.

The SECA team will be in attending the No-Dig Down Under Expo, and will be displaying its top-quality products ranging from CCTV equipment, pipe plugs to the world’s first emission free jetter, the eCityJet.

operating at peak performance,” he says.

“We service all our equipment and cameras in-house, which is our point of difference in the industry.

“Anyone can sell the cameras, but we make sure we keep people operating and running.”

SECA’s workshops are equipped with specialist tools and exclusive software from the manufacturers These tools and software allow their technicians to quickly diagnose any problems and get customers operational as quickly as possible.

Despite what were uncertain times, the company has expanded even further, constructing SECA Academy, the company’s brand-new training facility in Sydney’s southwest.

It hosts anything from nationally recognised courses to its how-to short courses, which will be available later this year.

“In our new facility we’ve built a mock sewer system to test equipment and train students safely and have plans to add more classes to the Academy,” says Handley.

The new facility can accommodate up to 10

The SECA Training, Testing and Demonstration Facility is located at SECA’s head office in Sydney’s South-West.

For more information, visit www.seca.com.au

• Specialists in free boring, sleeve boring and pipe jacking • Sizes ranging from 350mm > 600mm in most ground conditions

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The solution with a short cure time and long service life Smart Lock is the gold standard in the trenchless repair and rehabilitation of underground pipes, safeguarding assets for up to a century while taking as little as 30 minutes to install.

Smart Lock customer inspecst a 900 mm drainage seal.

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mart Lock is a no-dig point repair solution that reinstates the structural integrity of deformed and damaged gravity sewers and pipelines. Combining the benefits of fibreglass patching and 316 stainless steel, the repair system is designed to last in assets for 100 years. Smart Lock can be used in pipes ranging from DN100 to DN900.

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three simple steps: load, lock and leave.

Smart Lock can be used in repair jobs that would otherwise require costly bypass pumping and site management. Effective against root intrusion and compatible with end-to-end relining systems, the trenchless system can be used with all stormwater and sewer pipe materials to extend the life of assets by decades.

“With three external locking mechanisms combined with one of the most trusted patch methods using silicate resin-impregnated fibreglass, it is not surprising that Smart Lock is the gold standard for trenchless point rehabilitation and the preferred solution for forward-thinking drain engineers,”

says Smart Lock Business Development Manager Shane Curren.

“The system is ideal for pipe defects: from a rolled rubber ring, to a hole or a simple crack in a pipe. With a short cure time and guaranteed long life, it’s the logical solution for restoring weathered infrastructure.”

Smart Lock can be installed remotely from an access pit, where it is loaded and held on the unique installation trolley. This method is faster and lower risk for the asset owner and rehabilitation contractor.

The Smart Lock range also includes large bore drainage pipe seals which are designed for sewer and stormwater pipes with large diameters

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Protecting public infrastructure Smart Lock Managing Director Andrew White says the product can also be used to close off unwanted lateral drain branches to reduce the amount of concrete which leaks into sewers during residential construction.

“I think people would be surprised if they knew how much concrete unnecessarily ends up in our public sewer networks,” says Mr White.

“Capping off an unused lateral branch at the boundary of a property still has major but avoidable risks. The branch may be correctly capped but later be removed by an auger or an

Smart Lock combines proven mechanical and fibreglass technology with a smooth ratchet locking mechanism.

excavator sometimes months, even years after it was sealed off.”

Mr White says that these accidents can be costly and difficult to resolve.

“Obviously mistakes happen, but this is an expensive one to make and ultimately the taxpayer foots the bill,” he says.

“The simple installation of a Smart Lock structural internal drain sleeve positioned

Combining the benefits of fibreglass patching and 316 stainless steel, the repair system is designed to last in assets for 100 years.

inside the junction provides the optimum level of security against concrete inflows.

Smart Lock is alleviating this issue one installation at a time.”

Visit Smart Lock in the No-Dig Down Under exhibition at stand 16A. For more information visit www.smartlockgroup.com

Adept Civil Group specialise in Laser Guided Tunnel Boring.

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Veolia is futureproofing assets for tomorrow Veolia provides a comprehensive service offering that caters for all aspects of network management while minimising impacts to the environment. The company has committed to accelerating the development of new solutions with ecological transformation at its core.

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eolia designs and provides gamechanging solutions for water, waste and energy management. These complementary business activities allow Veolia to provide access to, preserve and replenish resources.

Veolia is a global leader in water technologies, and in Australia and New Zealand offers practical, high-impact solutions for a range of network issues faced by councils, water utilities and municipalities, to increasing operational efficiency and offering specialised solutions to a range of asset problems.

The company helps to improve customer service by delivering value across all stages of the water cycle, actively working to prevent climate change and protect biodiversity, all while enabling humans to continue to thrive.

Relining has moulded to the contours of the host pipe, demonstrating the tight and flexible fit.

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Mission statement Veolia’s water division comprises over 830 employees across Australia and New Zealand.

Daniel Spiller is the company’s Chief Operating Officer for Water. According to Spiller, ecological transformation is at the core of the company’s modus operandi.

“We believe there is a global climate emergency, and that it is the responsibility of companies such as ours to lead the way in practical solutions to that emergency. This is what we term in our mission statement as ‘ecological transformation’,” says Spiller.

“Within the water space, there is a real challenge of an ageing asset base, with many pipes constructed in the early 20th century now reaching the end of their service life. From our perspective, there is a real element of ecological transformation in getting the most out of those

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Post relining inspection.

assets and sustaining them for as long as we possibly can.”

Veolia offers clients a full service, from analysing the client’s product, to understanding their needs, assessing the infrastructure they have, then working through the lifecycle of the potential interventions. “Because we are backed by that global grunt, we see we can offer a one-stop shop for clients to understand their network issues and deal with them,” says Spiller.

Setting up sewer rehabilitation works in Victoria Melbourne.

New capability While Veolia has been active in Australia and New Zealand in network services for some time providing data analysis and modelling, inspections, condition assessments, maintenance, and pipeline rehabilitation and renewal using trenchless technologies, the company has recently strengthened its capability, launching a new solution: Thermoform PVC fold-and-form technology.

This reaffirms Veolia’s offering as one-stopshop to water municipalities, councils and other clients.

“What we’re doing now is strengthening our ability to help councils and water utilities rehabilitate assets to get more life out of them through a PVC fold-and-form product, which is cost effective and produces consistent highquality results,” explains Spiller.

Thermoform is a new pipeline rehabilitation system for different diameter pipes, specialising in pipeline diameters DN150 to 300. Ziad Bushnaq is Veolia’s Market Development Manager. According to Bushnaq, flexibility of this solution not only offers a non-destructive trenchless approach, but it also provides a range of added benefits.

“It is fit-for-purpose to suit different pipe sizes, wall thicknesses and conditions. It is moldable and provides a secure mechanical tight fit to the host pipe, minimising the reduction of the inner diameter of the host pipe and therefore improving the hydraulics of the rehabilitated pipe. With this solution, we can also eliminate the need for junction sealing,” says Bushnaq.

The liner installation and removal process for the Thermoform system is significantly lower, reducing downtime to businesses and councils. The liner also extends the life of the assets by 50 years, preventing any spillage that

would otherwise contaminate the surrounding environment.

“Introducing this service marks an addition to our network services capability that will allow us to provide an end-to-end solution for clients’ underground assets,” says Bushnaq.

Despite the newness of the technology, Veolia has trialled and tested the system extensively.

“We started with a trial in Tasmania, and another in Victoria in 2020, which included 500 m of DN150 sewer that required relining.

We completed this trial to determine product suitability and success. Based on this trial, the results were positive and demonstrated a seamless installation of the process.

“When we looked at the post-installation CCTV inspection, we determined that the final product quality exceeded the market expectations and that all host pipe problems have been resolved.”

Following the trials, Veolia launched the product and capability in 2021 and became the official partner of Downer to deliver the Greater Western Water sewer renewal program which commenced with the relining 1.1km DN225 and DN150 diameter pipelines.

The company has also been awarded a contract by Tweed Shire Council to rehabilitate aging assets using the PVC Thermoform technology. Works will also include sewer cleaning, pre- and post-CCTV inspection, civil works, sealing of lateral connections, traffic management, flow management, and, very importantly, customer and community engagement activities.

Ecological ambitions Veolia aspires to reduce its footprint and exert a positive impact on the environment. As a result, the company makes commitments to decarbonisation and minimising

environmental impact.

“Australia is at a pivotal point in terms of network management. We have an increasing population and a range of challenges facing infrastructure. To make that work, we need to innovate and work with utilities to find practical solutions to the problems they are facing. What we’re doing with Thermoform is part of that holistic solution, that suite of products,” says Spiller.

This most recent capability is consistent with the company’s manifesto for ‘ecological transformation’ by extending the lifespan of existing infrastructure and mitigating the need for open-cut methods of installation.

Moreover, the Thermoform technology eliminates water wastage and environmental contamination.

“Old pipes leak, so rehabilitating networks helps stop the infiltration and exfiltration, and therefore significantly reduces potential soil and groundwater contamination,” Spiller explains.

“It also means the material doesn’t contain chemicals that can leach into the surrounding environment. We work within an existing trench and we make the most of that. It is a safe product, and it has a relatively low impact compared to other products in a municipal environment.”

The Thermoform PVC is a small-footprint solution to decontamination and asset degradation, creating a more resourceefficient infrastructure system that is effective and sustainable. Veolia will be exhibiting this new technology at the No Dig Down Under 2022 conference and exhibition taking place in March.

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TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE No-Dig Down Under is Australia’s largest conference and exhibition dedicated to the trenchless construction, rehabilitation and location of utility infrastructure.

If you’re involved with major tunnelling projects, the installation of major infrastructure that utilises trenchless technology methods, or manage utility assets, No-Dig Down Under is an unmissable event.

Returning in person in 2022, No-Dig Down Under brings together world-leading experts in trenchless technology across three conference streams, alongside the latest in new equipment on display in the exhibition hall.

Tickets are available online now, with FREE entry into the exhibition hall. **If you work for a utility or council you may be eligible for a full conference scholarship, see the website for details**

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Sponsor Profiles VISIT BOTHAR AT STAND 64.

Bothar, a global leader in the delivery of subsurface infrastructure engineering solutions for more than 30 years, is Platinum Sponsor of No-Dig Down Under.

Bothar (part of the Bothar Group of Companies) has built a reputation as the goto-provider for complex utility tunnelling projects globally.

Some of the company’s primary capabilities include precision subsea microtunnelling for outfall and intakes, design of complex river crossings, in-house tunnelling equipment manufacturing, pipe manufacturing, shaft construction, auger boring and Direct Pipe® installation, in addition to having its own in-house specialist crane fleet up to 500 t.

Established in Sydney more than three decades ago, the company commenced the execution of high-profile infrastructure projects initially with Bothar-built auger boring machines, and later also with larger Bothar EPB machines. By early 2000, the company was established across a number of locations throughout Australia and had become one of the most skilled and diverse providers of utility tunnelling solutions in the country.

Building on its strong foundations and home market reputation, Bothar expanded into the Middle East in 2010 to take advantage of the market opportunities in the region.

The company began to offer microtunnelling services as a construction technique and was awarded and successfully completed several high-profile microtunnel sewer and cable projects in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.

VISIT HERRENKNECHT AT STAND 71B. Its AVN microtunnel boring machines (MTBMs) are the world’s most common machine for the installation of 400 mm to 4 m pipelines via microtunnelling and have facilitated thousands of projects. Herrenknecht MTBMs can be applied in almost all ground typologies with precise control, even with small radii in vertical and horizontal curves.

The company’s horizontal directional drilling (HDD) rigs offer pull forces from 80 to 600 t, along with a range of HDD tooling including full face hole openers (FFHO) for single-pass large diameter reaming stages, weeper subs and downhole jet

VISIT VERMEER AT STAND 81.

A long-time partner of the event, Vermeer is once again supporting No-Dig Down Under. The company’s local subsidiary is a member of the RDO Australia Group, one of the world’s largest John Deere and Vermeer equipment dealers.

Established in Iowa, US in 1948, Vermeer manufactures an extensive range of premium equipment and after-sales support to service the agricultural, civil,

VISIT INTERFLOW AT STAND 42.

A name synonymous with ‘challenging the status quo’, Interflow has the heart of a humble business, with the vision of something much greater. Throughout its 83-year journey, the Company’s rich heritage of innovation continues to redefine the water industry.

Since its inception in 1936, Interflow has carved out its place as a leader in water infrastructure. Today, the Company is regarded as Australia and New Zealand’s leading provider of trenchless pipeline solutions, developing innovative methods to extend the operational life of water networks across Australasia.

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Bothar has continued to expand its operational base in the Middle East and is a major player in the region where it has successfully delivered numerous highprofile projects. In 2015, the company acquired Coleman Microtunnelling to broaden its capability in both scope of operations and geographical spread.

This acquisition provided Bothar with further shaft construction experience and immediate access to the wider African market and the European region. Following a review of potential global opportunities, Bothar opened its first office in Singapore in 2017 and later acquired North America’s leaders in Direct Pipe installation – Innovative Pipeline Crossings Inc. (IPC) in 2018.

Bothar has been, and are involved in, significant microtunnelling projects in the Australasian region, including the first stage of City West Water’s Spencer Street Sewer Main and the North East Link Early Works in Melbourne, Gold Coast Seaway, Cross River Rails – Northern Canopy Tubes, Queens Wharf, the construction of all road and rail crossings on all three CSG 42 inch (1,066 mm) export pipelines in Queensland, and the Hunua 4 Project in Auckland, New Zealand for the Watercare Alliance.

Today, Bothar owns one of the largest fleets of Herrenknecht AG microtunnelling equipment globally with more than 40 machines ranging from 400 mm to 4 m OD and executes projects in diverse locations as the CBD of Melbourne, the desert of Kuwait (+55°C) to near the Arctic Tundra of Northern Canada (-40°C).

pumps. Herrenknecht’s Direct Pipe technology is used the world over for the single-pass installation of steel pipelines from 20 to 60 inches (508 to 1,524 mm) in difficult ground conditions, while its Pipe Thruster offers 300 to 750 t push/pull force to assist challenging HDD installations of longer pipelines and larger diameters.

Another patented technology, Herrenknecht’s Pipe Express® method works as a rapid, semi-trenchless, cross country pipeline installation system for 30 to 60 inches (762 to 1,524 mm), while the company also offers the E-Power Pipe® technology, which uses a microtunnel boring machine with jet pump (AVNS) for longer drives in small diameters. Herrenknecht will sponsor the Official Exhibition Opening at No-Dig Down Under on Tuesday 14 June 2022.

construction, utility, mining, forestry, and natural resource management industries. This includes industry leading machinery for the delivery of trenchless pipeline construction through HDD, its AXIS laser guided boring system and associated products such as mixing and recycling systems.

Vermeer also supplies other trenchless products, including vacuum excavators and utility locators. At No-Dig Down Under 2021, Vermeer is sponsoring the alwayspopular Official Social Function, which this year is a Boat Cruise on Sydney Harbour.

Employing over 600 field crews and office-based staff across Australia and New Zealand, Interflow has completed works for major Water Authorities and Government bodies in the watermains, wastewater, stormwater and culvert sectors. The organisation’s full breadth of services spans asset project planning, design, construction and maintenance including trenchless technologies and proactive and reactive works.

Founded on its core values of honesty, reliability and competence, Interflow has gained an enviable track record of building collaborative relationships, solving problems and offering innovative solutions for its customers, paving the way for a bright future ahead.

VISIT KRE AT STAND 69.

Returning again as a sponsor of No-Dig Down Under is KRE, which has been manufacturing robotic equipment, and exporting it around the globe, for more than 25 years. A major part of the company’s success is its dedication to producing cost-effective and reliable products that are easily

KRE works closely with its customers and their operators to develop products to suit market requirements. The company’s range of trenchless products includes reliable robotic equipment combined with clear CCTV imaging to efficiently perform the basic yet vital tasks of pre-conditioning, mapping and junction re-instatement.

operated and maintained.

This is in addition supplying a range of pipeline plugs, rehabilitation equipment and accessories.

VISIT ROB CARR AT STAND 72.

and has completed hundreds of projects for government clients, major construction and resources companies and project alliances.

This is the first No-Dig Down Under sponsored by Rob Carr, which offers advanced technical capabilities for utilities infrastructure and is recognised as a market leader in complex underground works across all sectors, in particular water, energy and power.

The company has specialist capabilities in microtunnelling, deep shaft and caisson construction and complex service installations. Rob Carr owns a modern fleet of equipment

VISIT BAMSER AT STAND 68.

The business was established in 1989 in Victoria and with a focus on safety, innovation and collaborative delivery, Rob Carr has since achieved outstanding outcomes in water, wastewater and energy infrastructure projects in Australia and overseas. Rob Carr is now part of Soletanche Bachy — a world leader in foundation and soil technologies and subsidiary of VINCI, a global player in construction across more than 100 countries.

Established in 2008, Bamser provides frontline support services to its clients on complex projects across Australia in the transport, utilities, mining and energy sectors. The national company, which solves complex engineering challenges using a practical approach, is made up of an integrated team of project development, designers, procurement, commercial and delivery advisors with the best technical skills and local experience in the market.

pillars on which the business was founded upon: employees, clients, ethics. Specialising in major infrastructure projects across trenchless technologies, open trenching and large diameter tunnelling, Bamser has recently been involved in some of Australia’s most significant engineering projects, such as the Cross River Rail, Sydney Metro, WestConnex, Suburban Rail Loop, M6 Extension, Donnybrook Sewers and Kalkallo Creek Main Sewer Projects.

Bamser credits its success to the firm’s highly skilled people, their depth of knowledge, practical site-based experience and their commitment to the three

The company’s Managing Director Ben Crosby also serves as the Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology’s Queensland Councillor and the Vice President.

VISIT MCCONNELL DOWELL AT STAND 70.

than 152 km of tunnels, outfalls, multiple stations, hydropower caverns, interchanges and underpasses, the company is renowned for its capacity to provide fully integrated engineering and construction solutions.

Also a first time sponsor of the event, McConnell Dowell is a major engineering, construction, building and maintenance contractor delivering infrastructure to the building, mining, oil and gas, petrochemical, power, social and public infrastructure, transport and water sectors.

Approaching 60 years’ experience, McConnell Dowell has delivered tunnels and underground spaces for more than 140 projects globally. With the delivery of more

VISIT PIPE CORE AT STAND 71.

Its tunnelling and underground expertise encompasses every size, technology and technique from HDD, Direct Pipe®, microtunnelling and pipe jacking, through to sequential drill and blast, road header, New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM)/ mechanical excavation and the full range of tunnel boring techniques.

materials and equipment for the Australia and New Zealand market.

From its headquarters in Melbourne, Pipe Core supplies a range of premium CIPP products, including drain cleaning, inspection equipment and the latest in UV technologies. The company also supports its customers with specialised training courses, servicing, repairs and hire with assistance from an experienced team.

VISIT WILMOT PIPELINING AT STAND 66.

and hydraulic services and Wilmot’s management team has an industry leading understanding of the way pipelines are constructed.

Pipe Core is a leading distributor of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) relining technology, working with leading brands from all around the world, such as SAERTEX, I.S.T. and VERTLINER, to develop and source the highest quality

Wilmot Pipelining, one of NSW’s leading exponents of trenchless technologies for rehabilitation and relining, is an industry leader in the use of no-dig methods in house service and network infrastructure pipe relining and pipeline rehabilitation throughout the state and the rest of the country.

From house service sized relining projects to large scale network infrastructure assets, Wilmot Pipelining has a relining solution for all size pipes and drainage systems.

Based in Newcastle, NSW, Wilmot has a strong background in pipeline construction

This understanding – combined with the trenchless approach – makes Wilmot a complete pipeline and infrastructure rehabilitation company. Wilmot provides many different rehabilitation methods for its clients and prides itself on finding a solution for any situation, working across the municipal assets such as water, energy providers, wastewater, industrial facilities and refineries.

Its dedicated team is also committed to quality assurance, are accredited in confined space entry, and have strict WHS procedures and safety standards.

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No-Dig’s unmissable networking and social functions In addition to No-Dig Down Under’s conference and exhibition, the event has an integrated social program, running across four days offering unmissable in-person networking opportunities bringing together attendees from across the trenchless industry.

The ASTT Gala Dinner and Awards Evening will be held on Thursday, 16 June.

OFFICIAL EXHIBITION OPENING The Official Exhibition Opening, sponsored by Herrenknecht, will take place on Tuesday 14 June. The event is a relaxed opportunity to mingle with colleagues and customers ahead of the exhibition twoday conference and exhibition kicking off the next morning.

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of the world’s leading trenchless brands – will address the crowd. Registration is included for all booth workers, conference delegates and training course attendees, and additional tickets can be purchased separately.

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OFFICIAL SOCIAL FUNCTION: SYDNEY HARBOUR BOAT CRUISE No-Dig Down Under’s Official Social Function, sponsored by Vermeer Australia, will take place at the conclusion of the first day of the conference and exhibition on Wednesday 15 June.

Setting sail from the iconic King Street Wharf, the boat will cruise around Sydney Harbour giving attendees an opportunity to get up close views of the city and landmarks such as The Rocks and the Opera House, while enjoying drinks and food.

King Street Wharf is a short stroll from the ICC, alternatively coaches will also depart from the exhibition centre to the wharf.

Registration is included for all booth workers and conference delegates, and additional tickets can be purchased separately.

ASTT GALA DINNER AND AWARDS EVENING The most prestigious night on the trenchless calendar is the ASTT Gala Dinner and Awards Evening, sponsored by Bothar Boring and Tunnelling, held on Thursday 16 June at the Ivy Ballroom, in the centre of Sydney’s CBD. The formal dinner will be a relaxing and entertaining evening, including a three-course meal and hosted by Tony Squires.

The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the ASTT Awards, recognising and celebrating the achievements of the Australasian trenchless industry.

Awards will be presented for Rehabilitation Project of the Year; New Installation Project of the Year; New

Technology: Machine, Tool, Material, System or Technique; Young Person of the Year; and the Menno Henneveld ASTT Person of the Year, named in honour of ASTT’s inaugural President and Founder.

As a result of the postponement of No-Dig to June, submissions have been extended, with nominations closing on Friday 13 May 2022. All nominated companies and people must be current ASTT members.

Tickets to the Gala Dinner are included with conference registrations, otherwise tickets are sold separately, including a limited number of tables of 10.

UTILITIES CLOSING LUNCH

you are in the draw to win a $1000 cash prize^.

The final social function at No-Dig will be the Utilities Closing Lunch is held on Friday 17 June, giving a chance for two lucky people to win big. If you work for a utility and you come along to the closing lunch

But don’t worry, every other registered attendee who attends on the final day* is also automatically entered to win a second cash prize of $1000, with this prize to be drawn at any stage throughout the final day.

No-Dig is coming to Sydney, hosted at the ICC.

For more information on any of No-Dig’s social functions contact nodigdownunder@primecreative.com.au or visit www.nodigdownunder.com.au.

^To claim any of the cash prizes, the winners must be onsite at the time of the draw and must have photo identification. *Attendees who are from sponsoring or exhibiting companies are not eligible to enter.

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WaterAid: Transforming lives with their mission for clean water Since it was established in 1981, WaterAid has been fighting to improve sanitation and hygiene standards up across the globe. For the third time the organisation is No-Dig Down Under’s Charity Partner, meaning its goal to provide clean water for a healthier future is once again at the forefront of the event.

Rarua, from PNG, where 80 per cent of people live in remote location.

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aterAid believes in the simple theory that without access to clean water, decent toilets or good hygiene, people can’t live dignified and humane lives, and that with these three simple assets, people can break free of poverty and positively change their lives, within our lifetimes.

Operating in over 30 countries, including Australia, WaterAid says there are four reasons why its existence is pivotal to keeping people healthy in impoverished countries: • Without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene being available to every person on the planet extreme poverty as inevitable somewhere in the world.

• Different climates, geographical regions and experiences mean there’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to ending extreme poverty and providing clean water to those in need.

• Toilets and good hygiene are critical to saving lives and ensuring dangerous diseases like diahrroea don’t spread at damaging rates.

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but also works with partners to change laws, attitudes and behaviours while connecting policy makers to those in need.

It is WaterAid’s techniques to tackling this momentous problem that makes them the ideal charity partner for No-Dig Down Under. They tap into groundwater, drill wells and harvest rainwater so people all over the globe can live, work and go to school.

To continue the fight for clean water all over the world, WaterAid works with Corporate Partners to discuss new waterharvesting technology that doesn’t detriment the environment. These partners include leading proponents of trenchless technology, such as No-Dig Down Under sponsor Interflow and exhibitor KOR. While it’s members include the country’s leading utilities, such as Sydney Water, Yarra Valley Water, SA Water, Greater Western Water, Queensland Urban Utilities and Melbourne Water.

As with previous years, the ASTT Gala Dinner and Awards Evening will raise money

for WaterAid and feature a presentation from WaterAid CEO Rosie Wheen, while various tap donation points throughout the exhibition will also help raise funds for clean water facilities in impoverished countries.

Interested in getting involved?

There are a number of ways Australasian trenchless businesses can provide technical and financial support to ensure those in poverty have access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene by 2030.

Contact WaterAid’s corporate team at info@wateraid. org.au, or visit at www.wateraid. org/au to discover how your company can inspire, attract and engage staff and customers through the organisation.

CDP points on offer for No-Dig training courses No-Dig Down Under will feature three training courses covering HDD, Sewer Laterals and New Installation Methods. Originally developing by the North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT), the ASTT has licensed the training courses and adapted the material for Australasian audiences.

HDD Good Practices Guidelines Course Instructor: Ben Crosby, Bamser and ASTT President The Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Good Practices Guidelines course provides an in-depth overview of HDD. It covers six topics: (1) operation and application; (2) equipment and materials; (3) planning, including surface and geological investigations, utility surveys, bore planning, and regulations and permitting; (4) jobsite safety; (5) risk reduction, troubleshooting and mitigation; and (6) design.

The course is best suited to council, utility and government employees, civil and geotechnical engineers, beginner drillers and young professionals working the trenchless installation subsector.

New Installations Methods Good Practices Course Instructors: Blair Telfer, Watercare and ASTT New Zealand Councillor; Justin Shepherd, McConnell Dowell and ASTT Victorian Councillor This course addresses numerous commonly used trenchless techniques to install new pipe and conduit, including auger boring, pipe ramming, microtunnelling, pipe jacking and pilot tube methods.

The target audience is contractors, municipal and utility employees, consulting engineers, inspectors and industry practitioners.

The course will identify the trenchless methods used for grade and alignment control and guidance, and the limitations and advantages of each method. The history, sizes, equipment options and process of excavating through different ground types, pipe materials and ways to track where the pipe is located underground.

As part of the No-Dig Down Under conference there will be three training courses covering HDD, sewer laterals and installation methods.

Sewer Laterals Good Practices Course Instructors: Ben Norton, NuFlow The Sewer Laterals Good Practice Course offers a clear understanding of the problems and relevant issues unique to the private lateral portion of the collection system network. The course explores available options for inspection, evaluation and repair of sewer laterals and

Registration for these one-day training courses is available from AU$490 for ASTT Members and AU$590 for non-members.

Members can also earn CPD points for the course attendance and completion.

address the financial, as well as legal issues that affect the means by which necessary work can be accomplished.

The agenda includes a summary of inspection and condition assessment before exploring a range of rehabilitation technologies such as cured-in-place, pipe bursting, robotic repairs, chemical grouting and flood grouting.

If you are interested in registering for the training courses, contact nodigdownunder@primecreative.com.au or visit www.nodigdownunder.com.au.

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Conference and Event Program Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | ASTT Training Courses Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Good Practices

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

New Installation Methods Good Practices

Sewer Laterals Good Practices

Official Exhibition Opening Hall 2, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney)

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Rehabilitation

Installation

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Opening Address

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Keynote

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Panel Session

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Morning tea - served in Exhibition Hall

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Smart Linings For Pipe And Infrastructure

A real life perspective on how geotechnical conditions can vary and discussion of Risk Management strategies to deal with this

Classification of Concrete Waste water Infrastructure Corrosivity

Rehabilitation of Trunk Sewers in Tuen Mun, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Design of Enveloper Pipe Installations & To Grout or Not to Grout?

A Carbon Management Tool for Pipeline Design

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Lunch - served in Exhibition hall Evaluation of One-Part Geopolymer Mortar as Protective Sewer Coating Assets

Collar Suitability and Joint Deflection for MTBM Tunnelling

Estimating the condition of deteriorated buried water pipelines for rehabilitation

Performance of cured-in-place-pipe lined cast iron pipes with circumferential defects

Miracles of St Mary’s Bay Water Quality Improvement Project

Stream 3 - Session 4

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Condition Assessment and Utility Location

Afternoon Tea - served in Exhibition Hall Surface Preparation to Promote Adhesion of Protective Cement Mortars on Corroded Sewer Assets

Crossing the Broadwater – Part 2

Management of AC pipes now and into the future

Effects of temperature on material properties in spray and cured-in-placepipe liners

City Rail Link project

Utility location advances - why engagement with asset owners is still vital

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Networking Reception - Sponsored by Vermeer Onboard a Captain Cook Cruise departing from King Street Wharf - easy walking distance from ICC Sydney.

Food and Beverage will be provided.

Thursday, June 16, 2022 Rehabilitation

Installation

Condition Assessment and Utility Location

Mountain Highway AC Water Main

Supporting the Workforce with the

Artificial Intelligence defect detection

Renewal – Demonstration of a New

Evolution of HDD Technology

and condition assessment

Trenchless Alternative

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Trenchless rehabilitation of a DN900

Calculating and mitigating coating damage

Condition Assessment Outputs –

trunk main using a multi-liner solution

mechanisms from HDD installations

What Do They Mean?

GeoKrete – Geopolymer Pipe Rehabilitation System

Northern Interceptor Pipeline Project

New Technology to Assess Water

Sydney Water’s Trial Project of Tightness of CIPP Morning tea - served in Exhibition Hall

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Advancement in (UV) Ultra-Violet Light Curing of (CIP) cured in place Liners

Bothar’s canopy tube innovation

#WomenInDrainage: diversity is the new training opportunity in the trenchless industry

Advancements in structural cured in place pipe (CIPP) materials, liner design and manufacture.

Overcoming Nature’s Challenges On Hunua 4 Watermain Tunnel

Fibreglass maintenance structures

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Lunch - served in Exhibition hall

12:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Trenchless Renewal of Unitywater’s DN100 Water Main – Narangba

Pipe Jacking innovations for E-Power Pipe® and small diameter Direct Pipe®

Supporting trenchless methods with emerging technologies

Introduction of new technology for small-diameter steel pipe extraction for replacing gas services

Direct Pipe(r) in Three Case Histories - Overcoming Challenging Ground and Site Conditions

All weather locating beneath the road – improvements in safety and speed of asset mapping within transport corridors

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Afternoon Tea - served in Exhibition Hall Hawthorn Main Sewer Rehabilitation Project

The Mardi to Warnervale Pipeline (M2WP)

Minimum Performance Requirements of HDPE Pressure Pipes

TK050 & TK2050 Deep Sea Tailings Re-Line

Direct Pipe Down Under – Recent Success and Opportunities

Advances in Array GPR Solutions for 3D Underground Utility Mapping

ASTT Gala Dinner and Awards Evening - Sponsored by Bothar Boring & Tunnelling Ivy Ballroom Level 1/320 George Street, Sydney

Friday, June 17, 2022 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Exhibition

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Utilities Lunch - Prizes to be won

1:00 PM

No-Dig Down Under 2022 concludes

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Speaker Profiles Speaker Name

Company

Abstract

James Gardner

Water Services Association of Australia

Smart Linings for Pipe and Infrastructure

Adam Shayler

Bamser

A Real Life Perspective on how Geotechnical Conditions Can Vary and Discussion of Risk Management Strategies to Deal With This

The Smart Linings for Pipe and Infrastructure Project researched the effectiveness of pipeline liners focusing on four product categories: CIPP and polymeric spray liners for water mains, and CAC and geopolymers for wastewater assets. The project installed products in field trials at utilities, undertook materials testing at universities and sensors to measure key attributes required for quality control were designed, prototyped and field tested. The project has delivered a foundation to ready the water industry for the uptake of these products by providing Codes of Practice to detail product installation requirements, Product Standards to provide clear guidance on material requirements to utilities and product manufacturers, and tools to allow efficient decision making when incorporating liners into rehabilitation programs.

Even though there are significant benefits in utilising trenchless technology it brings its own set of challenges and risks that need to be appropriately managed for a successful outcome. Drawing on experience as a contractor, client and consultant, this paper discusses the various strategies that can be implemented to best manage these risks. It utilises real industry projects examples where unexpected ground conditions were encountered during the construction phase of HDD and microtunneling trenchless installation sections.

These strategies encompass measures that can be put in place during planning, design, procurement and construction stages.

Marjorie Valix

John Bower

Cherdphong Seedao

The University of Sydney

Classification of Concrete Wastewater Infrastructure Corrosivity

Independent Civil Solutions Pty Ltd

Design of Enveloper Pipe Installations and to Grout or not to Grout?

The University of Sydney

Evaluation of One-Part Geopolymer Mortar as Protective Sewer Coating for Sewer Assets

Utilities face challenges in managing assets, primarily due to the aggressiveness and complexity of asset deterioration. Strategies to manage sewer asset deterioration are limited by the lack of appropriate classification of environmental conditions and their relative corrosion impact. New research at the University of Sydney has led to the development of proposed levels of corrosion classification for wastewater environments. This will assist in supporting targeted decisions including asset prioritisation and selection of appropriate mitigation technologies such as protective coatings to aid long-term, sustainable planning of maintenance and renewal of concrete wastewater infrastructure.

The design requirements of enveloper pipe installations, or what is sometimes called a “pipe in a pipe”, often causes confusion among designers, installers, and asset owners alike. Often the design intent or purpose of the enveloper is not understood and there is confusion as to whether it is part of the temporary or permanent works. This paper explores the historical use of enveloper pipes, their purpose, how they might be installed, and what the design requirements are for both the enveloper and the product pipe, as well as a summary of different authority requirements in both Australia and New Zealand. The paper also looks at some interesting case studies on various enveloper pipe installations.

The aim of this study was to undertake a qualitative and quantitative comparison of the relative durability of various commercially available geopolymers under accelerated corrosion and field tests. Geopolymers (GP) mortars provide suitable protective coatings for sewer assets because of their superior acid resistance and mechanical properties compared to ordinary Portland concrete. Conventional two-part GP mortars are prepared by adding the two components, a liquid phase consisting of the alkali activator and corresponding alkali silicate and the solid calcium aluminate (CA) precursor to water. For field site application the use of highly concentrated alkali solution is not considered practical. This has led to the development of one-part GP mortars that with one solid component consisting of solid alkali activator, silicate and CA precursor that is added to water.

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Speaker Profiles Speaker Name

Company

Abstract

Job King

Bamser

Collar Suitability and Joint Deflection for MTBM Tunnelling Appropriate jacking pipe collar selection can significantly influence the outcome and success of a microtunnelling project. Significant forces and loadings are experienced at the joints along a pipeline during installation which are subsequently experienced by the jacking pipe collar. Poor collar selection can lead to a damaged final product and significant increases in project time and cost. This paper discusses the collar suitability resulting joint deflection and damages of a recently installed new main sewer line project.

Benjamin Shannon and Guoyang Fu

Monash University

Estimating the Condition of Deteriorated Buried Water Pipelines for Rehabilitation

Matt Beswick

McConnell Dowell

Miracles of St Mary’s Bay Water Quality Improvement Project

University of Sydney

Surface Preparation to Promote Adhesion of Protective Cement Mortars on Corroded Sewer Assets

Ye Jun

Assessing the levels of deterioration of buried pipelines is a significant asset management problem for most water utilities. The lack of asset condition information, particularly for old reticulation mains, compounds this problem, forcing utilities to adopt a reactive maintenance approach for their ageing assets. Water utilities typically keep records of different combinations of pipe and backfill information. Therefore, we use a three-step, modular approach compatible with a wide range of datasets to predict the level of deterioration for an old water main. The algorithms presented here have been incorporated into a webbased platform which is part of the CRC-P Smart Linings Project to assist utilities and practitioners to select suitable trenchless rehabilitation techniques for a pipeline.

In January 2020, McConnell Dowell Constructors (MCD) commenced the St Mary’s Bay Water Quality Improvement Project on behalf of Auckland Council Healthy Waters (ACHW). The project is multidisciplinary, not only involving the tunnelled pipeline, but also the construction of 3 large shafts, 500m of large diameter open cut pipework, a fully operational pump station and a 460m long 1.6m dia. This has required extensive construction planning to ensure Resource Consent compliance is met whilst also causing minimal disruption to residents. This paper describes the construction of the scheme, that once completed will see overflow events reduce to 20 times per annum, drastically improving water quality in the harbour.

The aim of this work is to establish the concrete substrate requirements to promote adhesion of the concrete mortar repair system and the corresponding surface preparation protocols. Rehabilitation of a deteriorated structure involves the removal of the deteriorated concrete and its replacement with a new material that will extend its design life. Cement mortars such as calcium aluminate cement (CAC) and onepart geopolymer (GP) achieve this by providing a barrier between the corrosive environment and the pipe substrate. For this study the protective mortars tested included two commercially available CAC and two GP mortars. The protective mortars were tested in corroding OPC sewer assets that has been in service for 18-81 years.

Steven Nash

Goulburn Valley Region Water Authority

Management of AC Pipes Now and into the Future The Asbestos Safety Eradication Agency (ASEA) established the Water Pipes Working Group (WPWG) in 2018 as a forum to address issues identified in the 2018 report, case studies of asbestos water pipe management practices. The report recommended that a clear, nationally consistent approach to managing Asbestos Cement (AC) water pipes was needed. The WPWG developed the draft AC Water and Sewer Pipe Management Guidelines, that were endorsed in principle by Safe Work Australia in June 2021.

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Speaker Profiles Speaker Name

Company

Abstract

Benjamin Shannon and Guoyang Fu

Monash University

Effects of Temperature on Material Properties in Spray and Cured-in-Place-Pipe Liners

Maurice Lubbock

Aecom New Zealand Ltd

City Rail Link Project

Ross Larsen

APA Group

Utility Location Advances – Why Engagement with Asset Owners is Still Vital

Temperature plays a vital role in estimating the long-term properties of spray and cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) liners, which are examined in design guidelines for relining. Temperature variation in pipelines should be known prior to installation of any polymer-based pipe or liner. This ensures that long-term properties can be assessed in the laboratory for known temperature fluctuations. This paper examines initial tensile testing conducted on a thermosetting spray liner and thermosetting CIPP liner at various temperatures. The effect of temperature plasticises the polymer material making it more ductile but can also reduce the tensile strength of non-reinforced polymer liners.

The City Rail Link (CRL) is a game-changer for Auckland. It is New Zealand’s largest ever transport infrastructure project. The CRL project will see two new railway stations constructed at Aotea and Karangahape and Mt Eden Station redeveloped and will extend the existing rail line underground through Britomart and eventually rise to join the existing western line at Mt Eden, via Aotea and Karangahape stations. One such major diversion is required for the wastewater conveyance at Mt Eden, where the new rail tunnels connect the CRL tunnels with the existing rail system. The design for this diversion comprises a DN560 PE10DR7.4 HDD installation, 450m long, at depths up to 27m below ground level with open excavation sections at each end.

Improvements in underground asset locating technology, data storage and GIS have led to higher expectations and reliance on these tools to safely manage excavations. While the advantages of these advances is not disputed, it is vital that locators and their clients understand their limitations, particularly for high risk assets. Despite technological advances, current GIS data for gas transmission pipelines is limited and the scale of the task to improve that data is significant. Accuracy of data is being improved by GIS data collection and storage from all types of physical location proving, and also by data from in-line pipeline inspection tools. While this improves alignment data, there is the more challenging aspect of updating and keeping depth of cover data current. Depth of cover is more difficult to accurately determine and can be altered by both natural causes and third party works which can change depth significantly. Unfortunately, third parties sometimes complete such works without the required authorisation of the asset owner, preventing such changes being recorded.

John Monro

Corey Maker

Mark Lee

Interflow Pty Limited

Mountain Highway AC Water Main Renewal – Demonstration of a New Trenchless Alternative

Ditch Witch

Supporting the Workforce with the Evolution of HDD Technology

VAPAR

Artificial Intelligence Defect Detection and Condition Assessment This paper looks at the collection of data from recent defect detection and condition assessment projects. The outcomes of these projects has successfully demonstrated that artificial intelligence (AI) can meet the same level of service as humans at detecting defects, but also determined what additional factors should be taken into consideration for pipe grading maintenance activities. The current pipe inspection standards provide challenges for software and operators alike to adequately capture information from pipe inspections and make decisions on actions to take. This paper explores processes that can be used to achieve further insights from the information already collected by utilities and operators.

When it comes to deteriorating asbestos cement pipelines, the danger posed by exposure to asbestos fibres means that the normal trenchless option of replacement by pipebursting isn’t usually acceptable, and excavation and replacement requires extensive safety measures to be implemented. The Mountain Highway AC Water Mains Renewal Project demonstrated an alternative for the first time on a substantial project. Some 1.4 kilometres of DN100 AC water mains was lined by die-drawn polyethylene pipe using the Interflow Titeflow process. This paper will detail how issues associated with die-drawn polyethylene lining of such a small diameter were addressed and how the result of the project showed that this is a viable alternative for renewal of deteriorated asbestos cement water mains.

The underground construction industry is facing a workforce shortage. Contractors’ report having the work demand to staff up to six more underground construction crews if they could find enough workers. OEMs have taken note and are putting their resources into solving this problem through evolving HDD technology. While advancements and innovation in HDD technology have historically been rooted in improving machine power, today the focus is on jobsite efficiency. This paper will trace the evolution of HDD technology through the years, identify how it has supported the workforce and discuss how these advancements will carry the industry into the future.

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Speaker Profiles Speaker Name

Company

Abstract

Heiko Manzke

Raedlinger Primus Line Pty Ltd

Trenchless Rehabilitation of a DN900 Trunk Main using a Multi-Liner Solution

Ronald Raphoon

Raphoon LLC

Calculating and Mitigating Coating Damage Mechanisms from HDD Installations

Philip Ferguson

ADE Consulting Group

Condition Assessment Outputs – What Do They Mean?

Ashley Sharples

Aqua Metro Services

GeoKrete – Geopolymer Pipe Rehabilitation System

John StuartRobertson

HDI Lucas

Northern Interceptor Pipeline Project

Chuck Hansen

Electro Scan Inc.

In 2019, Hunter Water detected a leak on a trunk main that services a large proportion of the Lower Hunter Region in NSW. This main is required to maintain security of supply to manage the peak conditions over summer. The main is located adjacent to sensitive wetland areas and is directly underneath a critical arterial road. A traditional dig and renew methodology would have required partial shutdown of this road, causing significant traffic disruption in an already congested area of Newcastle (Shortland). The paper describes the project progression and shows the make-up of the installed Aramid liner as well as the functionality of the corresponding termination fittings.

This paper will focus on the many components involved in HDD installations which have the potential to negatively impact the condition of the anti-corrosion coatings of the pipe. Considerations, including details such as soil conditions, entry/exit angle, pipe size and length of the pull, among others, will be explained and quantified. Ultimately the paper will outline ways to calculate the anticipated risk and provide guidance on how to mitigate that risk.

Condition assessment of pressure water and sewer mains has become increasingly important over the past 20 years. In general, quantitative outputs are preferable, and those which have a direct relationship with failure modes of the pipe material are far superior. Grey cast iron and asbestos pipes are brittle materials, unlike steel and ductile iron, which are stronger and tougher, and can fail without a deterioration in condition. Commonly derived and used outputs, including average wall thickness, average minimum wall thickness and minimum remaining wall thickness are discussed in detail. The only one which is considered to provide a meaningful result is minimum remaining wall thickness. The primary reason for this is based on large variation of condition both within an individual pipe, and from pipe to pipe.

Melbourne Water Corporation (MWC) and Aqua Metro Services (AMS) are in a framework contract for the delivery of MWC’s Small Scale Capital Works Program (SSCP). The aim of the program, especially in the case of pipeline rehabilitation projects, is to restore and renew the condition of assets for local communities, maintain safe conditions, optimise community space, and build resilient resources to support a rapidly growing city. AMS places a continual focus on the implementation of innovative technology to provide sustainable construction design and execution. Quadex Lining System (QLS), featuring GeoKrete Geopolymer, is a large diameter pipe and maintenance hole renewal technology for cost-effective rehabilitation of water, sewer, drainage and industrial infrastructure.

The amount of wastewater being collected and treated has increased significantly as Auckland’s northwest residential regions have expanded. To cater for this future growth in Auckland and free up existing wastewater treatment plants, the NZ$108 million Northern Interceptor Wastewater Pipeline was proposed in order to redirect wastewater flows from Massey North, Whenuapai, Hobsonville, Kumeu, Huapai and Riverhead to the Rosedale Wastewater Treatment Plant, located on Auckland’s North Shore. The focus of this paper will be on project delivery. This project was one of the most significant HDD projects completed in the region, and was technically difficult requiring multiple interfaces with logistics, environment and simultaneous operations.

Sydney Water’s Trial Project of New Technology to Assess Water Tightness of CIPP This presentation will focus on FELL CIPP testing at three (3) residential Sydney locations, including Balgowlah Heights, Chatswood, and Birchgrove. And separate benchmark testing conducted at Sydney Water’s Potts Hill training facilities. Current industry accepted standards and practices have limited CIPP liner assessment and acceptance to visual inspection only, typically using high-resolution CCTV cameras, with hydrostatic testing not recommended due to connection or tap reinstatement. However, Electro Scan’s use in recent CIPP liner studies by the Institute for Underground Infrastructure (IKT), Gelsenkirchen, Germany, found it a valuable assessment tool able to accurately locate and quantify pinhole leaks in newly installed liners.

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Speaker Profiles Speaker Name

Company

Abstract

Andrew Wilmot

Wilmot Pipelining

Advancement in (UV) Ultra-Violet Light Curing of Cured in Place Liners

Justin Shepherd

McConnell Dowell Corporation Ltd

Overcoming Nature’s Challenges on Hunua 4 Watermain Tunnel

Orry Thomas

Yarra Valley Water

Fibreglass Maintenance Structures

Interflow Trenchless

Renewal of Unitywater’s DN100 Water Main – Narangba

Herrenknecht Asia Ltd

Pipe Jacking Innovations for E-Power Pipe® and Small Diameter Direct Pipe®

Will Zillman

Ben Hayes

Over the past five years, PROKASRO MECHATRONIK GMBH and Brandenburger Liner GMBH Co have collaborated to develop high tech sensors for controlling curing speeds and improvements in Liner Carrier materials. During the curing process these sensors monitor three critical aspects of the cure. If a malfunction arises during the curing process on any component, the technicians are alerted via panel illumination sensors and the technician is then prompted to stop the cure at that exact location. In addition, the protocol data is recorded live onto the hard drive for each cure. These advancements have ensured that cured in place (CIP) liners cured via ultra-violet (UV) light is now proving to be a consistently reliable method for asset rehabilitation.

In 2017, McConnell Dowell Constructors with McMillen Jacobs Associates commenced the planning and detailed design of a large pipe jacked tunnel beneath Auckland’s inner suburbs to house the final remaining Section 11 of the Hunua 4 Watermain. The tunnel was an ambitious alternative to the base scheme - the aim being to minimise the impact to properties, residents, businesses and commuters in these busy suburbs by minimising the open cut trenching and maximising the trenchless component. Other objectives included minimising ecological impacts and whole of life costs, achieving 100 year design life, and conveying the water without requiring pressure boosting.

Maintenance structures are an integral part of any tunnel system. For sewer systems, these maintenance structures (or “manholes”) enable the asset owner to access, inspect and maintain a sewer throughout its asset life. Over the past 5 years, Yarra Valley Water has embraced the use of fibreglass (or GRP) manholes on its larger branch and main sewers. These vary from conventional concrete manholes in in terms of safety, construction and maintenance benefits. They also present new operational and logistical challenges. This presentation explores the use of fibreglass manholes through the lens of the Lockerbie Main Sewer Project and includes key points of difference and considerations for designers, manufacturers, contractors, and Water Authorities when considering a full GRP sewer system.

Ageing pressure water main infrastructure represents a significant risk to Water Authorities throughout Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ). Asbestos Cement (AC) pipe makes up around 40,000 to 50,000km of these assets across the A/NZ region. Most of these AC assets are reticulation sizes (DN100/150) and, with an average life expectancy of around 60 years, represent a major financial, environmental and social risk as they come to the end of their service life. Recently, Unitywater partnered with Interflow to trial RediFlow® on 481m of DN100 AC reticulation pipe in the suburb of Narangba. This paper will walk through the trial from inception to delivery and share the results of this innovative process, which delivered a cost-effective solution with low environmental and community impacts as well as minimal asbestos exposure risk.

In slurry microtunnelling the slurry pumps are crucial components for long-distance drives. With the new Jet Pump technology drive lengths of over 1,000 meters can be achieved, even in small diameters. The jet pump technology, first tested with HDD, was integrated into AVN slurry microtunnelling creating the AVNS machine.

Several applications benefit from this development, which this paper will discuss. Currently, the AVNS concept is being introduced in the Direct Pipe® technology to enable single-pass pipeline installation for long crossings down to 24 inches in diameter. Furthermore, Herrenknecht’s new small diameter AVN-Rock series with TCI cutters has been incorporated into the AVNS Direct Pipe® concept.

Gary Johnson

Esri Australia

Supporting Trenchless Methods with Emerging Technologies Putting the spotlight on efficient capital works program delivery, this presentation provides a firsthand look at the new referral service that arrived in July 2021 and how it streamlines Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) enquiries to drive more efficient — less disrnuptive — asset maintenance programs. This paper will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the damage and injury prevention ecosystem powering DBYD NextGen and providing instant access to critical information, workflow automation solutions and support for asset owners and workers in the field.

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Speaker Profiles Speaker Name

Company

Sean Wharton HammerHead Trenchless

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Introduction of New Technology for Small-Diameter Steel Pipe Extraction for Replacing Gas Services Today, many bare steel lines continue to operate although may be nearing the end of their useful life as the lack of a protective coating subjects the pipe to corrosion affecting its integrity. Gas utility owners have been proactively identifying and addressing pipelines in need of replacement. Reduced excavation is often more economical and less disruptive to utility customers, and utilizing the existing conduit greatly reduces the risks associated with relocating the line. In conjunction with other gas utilities facing similar challenges, HammerHead has developed a steel pipe extractor currently undergoing field trials producing consistent results. This presentation introduces the newly developed Steel Extractor system and the trenchless extraction process. It also reviews the R&D process including the progress of preliminary field testing.

Jon Robison

Geoengineers

Direct Pipe® in Three Case Histories – Overcoming Challenging Ground and Site Conditions Direct Pipe® (DP) is a relatively new trenchless technology by which a steel pipe is installed in compression through curves and sometimes tangent sections. The ground in the heading of the pipe is excavated through conventional microtunneling methods while a pipe thruster machine provides the motive force. Once the crossing is completed and the microtunnel boring machine is recovered, the installed pipe may be subsequently used as a casing for another pipe or as the product or carrier pipe. This paper will highlight three applications of the method from the authors’ experience with challenging geotechnical conditions and tight workspace geometry where HDD was considered but deemed infeasible. The project examples will be used to introduce and discuss engineering aspects of DP crossings such as geologic risk, methods for the assessment of steel stress, buckling risk, and hydraulic fracture risk.

Bradley Keane

CR Kennedy & Co

All Weather Locating Beneath the Road – Improvements in Safety and Speed of Asset Mapping within Transport Corridors Infrastructure and construction delivery relies on rapid and accurate locations of existing underground assets. During recent adverse weather events underground asset locations were considerably delayed, setting back critical construction works. As most assets lie beneath active roadways, comprehensive asset locating requires significant traffic management and/or after business hours work, both of which come at increased cost and specific permitting and procedures. This paper provides a consideration of locator safety in the specific task of transport corridor asset mapping and evaluates practical tools and techniques that provide improved efficiency in adverse weather.

Matthew Lyon Safety

Focused Performance Joint Venture

John StuartRobertson

HDI Lucas

Hawthorn Main Sewer Rehabilitation Project SFPJV (a joint venture of Abergeldie, Downer and Stantec) and Melbourne Water have recently completed the rehabilitation of the Hawthorn Main Sewer. The project involved the installation of either, cast in place protective lining systems, or slip lining in new GRP pipes within the existing 108-year-old ovoid brick sewer in Hawthorn and Richmond. By utilising some innovative engineered technologies, SFPJV have been able to provide a further 100-year life for the Hawthorn Main Sewer and its associated manholes.

The innovations developed and successfully executed on the project have provided a benchmark the rehabilitation of future brick ovoid sewers.

The Mardi to Warnervale Pipeline (M2WP) The Mardi to Warnervale Pipeline is a bulk water transfer main across the north of the Central Coast in NSW. The pipeline runs from the existing Mardi Water Treatment Plant to Sparks Road at Warnervale. It is a vital piece of infrastructure that boosts water supply to the rapidly growing Warnervale Town Centre and surrounding areas. The pipeline also enhances the existing inter region transfer capacity, increasing water security for the Hunter and Central Coast Regions. The 8.9km 1000mm diameter pipeline has been constructed during the COVID pandemic whilst still meeting all schedule requirements. The pipeline featured several technically difficult trenchless crossings including a significant dual micro tunnel beneath the M1 Motorway and 2no 800m long HDD crossings of sensitive areas in hard rock.

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Speaker Profiles Speaker Name

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Jonathan Mah Qenos Pty Ltd

John Rutherford

HDI Lucas

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Minimum Performance Requirements of HDPE Pressure Pipes Product and installation standards for HDPE pressure pipes have been established to ensure a target design life of at least 50 years under typical application conditions. It is essential that all actors involved in pipe value chain have a basic understanding of the minimum performance requirements listed in the standards and how conformance to the standards is assured. Failure to consistently meet the requirements may result in the structural integrity of the pipeline being compromised, service disruptions and ultimately a need for expensive replacement of pipe. As HDPE pressure pipes make their way into new applications, and new installation techniques emerge, additional requirements need to be considered to keep the target design life above 50 years.

TK050 and TK2050 Deep Sea Tailings Re-Line During 2019, HDI Lucas commenced a three-year project in Papua New Guinea to remove and replace two DN1200 HDPE outfall pipelines, 190m and 236m in length. These HDPE outfall lines were set at 37 and 33 degrees respectively. The crew completed the works removing the HDPE in early 2020 before demobilising to design and implement a construction strategy to reinstall HDPE in place of the removed liner, and to remove and reinstall the sister line. The focus of this paper will be on project delivery. This project presented technical and managerial challenges due to the unquantified extent of the damage and condition of HDPE liner, the angle of operation, significant underwater operations and the remoteness of the operation.

Brent Whiting McConnell Dowell

Direct Pipe® Down Under – Recent Success and Opportunities Direct Pipe® (DP) was first introduced to the world in late 2007 with a 464m crossing beneath the Rhine River. This paper provides a brief introduction to Direct Pipe®, providing context around the range of applications where DP has established itself globally as a ‘go-to’ methodology for delivery of niche trenchless projects with otherwise unachievable requirements. Using project examples, the paper discusses the approach to pioneering DP technology to overcome such specific challenges: maintaining safety and care always; sharing experiences in addressing difficulties; and achieving world records in doing so. Opportunities for niche application across Australasia is further raised for consideration.

Mark Bell

IDS GeoRadar

Advances in Array GPR Solutions for 3D Underground Utility Mapping

Barnabas Ilko

Citywide

Essential Considerations of Shaft Design and Construction for Microtunnelling Works

Advancement in the development of GPR systems now allows for rapid full 3D capture of underground assets using arrays of multi-frequency, multi-polarised GPR antenna which are either hand pushed or towed by vehicles. The “IQMaps” software, in conjunction with the IDS GeoRadar Stream UP and Stream C massive array GPR systems, is a specifically designed solution to assist the utility locating industry by not only providing accurate super-clear georeferenced subsurface utility imagery in real-time, but also to enable users to swiftly extract information from this imagery and delivery final results very quickly. This means that companies involved in large projects can now be provided with geo-referenced deliverables much faster than ever before, allowing them to make decisions without significant delay to operations.

Shafts are required on most trenchless construction projects and need to be treated with the same level of attention as other works. This paper intends to discuss the key elements that should be addressed during the early stages of shaft designs. This consists of risk reduction related to project geology, existing infrastructure constraints and construction programme. It includes the use of sustainable methods for design, the role of digital engineering and how integration between temporary and permanent works could be adopted to maximise project benefits. These points will be discussed using a number of pertinent project examples and lessons learnt.

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Sponsor Profiles BOTHAR GROUP

VERMEER EQUIPMENT HOLDINGS PTY LTD

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Established in Australia in 1990, Bothar is a specialist provider of engineering solutions delivering complex subsurface essential infrastructure projects globally for the provision of clean water, effluent transfer systems and essential energy. It provides microtunnelling, traditional tunnelling (pipe jacking) up to 4 meters in diameter, as well as shaft construction, direct pipe installation, auger boring, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), Bothar Cranes and Bothar Built equipment.

Bothar operates in Australia, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Canada and Singapore.

The company currently has offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Doha, Kuwait, Dubai, Calgary, Houston and Singapore with approximately 900 employees globally.

Vermeer Australia is part of RDO Equipment, Australia’s most trusted John Deere and Vermeer equipment dealers. Vermeer manufactures an extensive range of premium equipment and after-sales support to service the agricultural, civil, construction, utility, mining, forestry and environmental industries. This includes industry leading machinery for the delivery of trenchless pipeline construction through HDD, its AXIS laser guided boring system and mixing and recycling systems. Vermeer also supplies other trenchless products, including vacuum excavators and utility locators. From telecommunications and electricity to gas, water and energy pipelines – underground infrastructure contractors continue to use Vermeer.

INTERFLOW PTY LIMITED

KRE ENGINEERING SERVICES PTY LTD

Since its inception in 1936, Interflow has carved out its place as a leader in pipeline infrastructure solutions across Australia and New Zealand. Throughout its journey, the company continues to redefine the water industry.

Employing over 600 field people across Australia and New Zealand, Interflow specialises in the water, wastewater, stormwater and culvert sectors. The organisation’s services span project planning, design, construction and maintenance, including trenchless technologies, proactive and reactive works.

Founded on its core values of Honesty, Reliability and Competence and Respect, Interflow’s rich heritage of innovation is spearheading the market, paving the way for a bright future ahead.

Established in 1991, Australian owned KRE Engineering Services produces reliable robotic equipment combined with clear imaging to perform vital robotic repairs in pipelines. Rehabilitation and lateral reinstatement through robotic equipment eliminates the need to dig up surfaces, making KRE’s inventions critical to the trenchless industry. Through research, product development, and close working relationships with contractors and partners, KRE has been able to evolve and adapt its service offerings to meet the advancing needs of the market. Their range is used in a variety of trenchless applications.

Services include CCTV inspection and high-pressure cleaning for pipes, robotic repair and reinstatement of laterals, and internal pipeline repair.

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Herrenknecht is a technology and market leader in the area of mechanized tunnelling systems.

As the only company worldwide, Herrenknecht delivers cutting-edge tunnel boring machines for all ground conditions and in all diameters – ranging from 0.10 to 19 meters. The Herrenknecht product range includes tailor-made machines for transport tunnels (Traffic Tunnelling) and supply and disposal tunnels (Utility Tunnelling). Under the umbrella of the Herrenknecht Group, a team of innovative specialists has formed to provide integrated solutions around tunnel construction with projectspecific equipment and service packages upon request.

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ROB CARR PTY LTD

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Rob Carr Pty Ltd is an award winning and industry leading utilities infrastructure contractor who specialise in the construction of water, wastewater, power, and energy infrastructure. Rob Carr has over 32 years’ experience in selfperforming complex drainage, water, and wastewater infrastructure projects in a variety of locations and of varying complexity throughout Australia and New Zealand. Rob Carr has extensive in-house capability and capacity in several key construction elements and are widely considered as a highly capable contractor for each element.

Rob Carr owns, operate, and maintain an extensive fleet of heavy civil and trenchless equipment including 30 microtunnelling machines.

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Wilmot Pipelining is an Australian owned company based on traditional values. We pride ourselves on service, stability, and reliability in providing pipeline rehabilitation solutions to our customers. Wilmot deliver pipeline renewal throughout Australia.

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We’ve delivered over 160 km of tunnels, outfalls, underground stations, hydropower caverns, and underpasses; moving more than five million tonnes of earth and rock in the process. Our creative construction approach has seen us successfully pioneer new and innovative technologies; and we are renowned for our capacity to provide fully integrated engineering and construction solutions. Our tunnelling and underground expertise encompasses every size, technology and technique including our geographic reach and multi-discipline capability has seen successful delivery of multiple projects in a range of industries.

At Bamser our team has a proven record in providing engineering services to major infrastructure projects for both the public and private sectors. Our team is driven by a single desire to reduce the design and construction cost of projects, while maintaining world class best practice and design standards for project owners.

Our team possess extensive experience in small diameter tunnelling and trenchless techniques, and have a proven record assisting project teams in the concept, design, procurement and delivery phases of underground infrastructure projects. Our expertise has been employed in delivering infrastructure assets for the water, sewerage, gas and electricity industries.

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PIPE CORE PTY LTD

080 Innovative Sewer Technologies (I.S.T.) distributed by Pipe Core, is one of the most successful and pioneering fullservice providers for pipe and sewer rehabilitation. Together they take on new innovations, staying ahead of industry challenges by offering a suite of products including robotics, liners, UV technology and equipment to the trenchless industry in Australia and New Zealand.

In addition to Pipe Core’s WaterMark certified liners and I.S.T. Resin Systems, I.S.T. supply Pipe Core with state-ofthe-art UV, LED and Robotic products, including the I.S.T. Starlight system, the PowerLIGHT system and powerful milling robots, the Power Cutter PC150, PC200 and PC200E.

Exhibitor Profiles ACCESS DETECTION/ IMPULSERADAR

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Access Detection provides professional utility detection equipment with pipe & cable (EMF) Locators, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for both utility detection and mapping, water leak detection, specialised power fault location equipment and gas detection equipment.

Access Detection have built its reputation on quality training for its core product range with may satisfied customers including Sydney Water, Ausgrid, Jemena, many local government councils along with professional locating companies and leak detection contractors.

APA

085 Our 15,000 kilometres of natural gas pipelines connect sources of supply and markets across mainland Australia.

We operate and maintain networks connecting 1.4 million Australian homes and businesses to the benefits of natural gas. And we own or have interests in gas storage facilities, gas-fired power stations and renewable energy generation (wind and solar farms). All up, we own or manage and operate a portfolio of assets of around $22 billion and deliver half the nation’s natural gas usage.

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• Trenchless pipeline installations • Sewer pipelines & pump stations • Water pipelines • Rising mains • Drainage works • Civil works

ADROIT PIPING SYSTEMS is a manufacturer, importer and fabricator of HDPE PE100 Poly Pipe Systems Fittings, machinery and tooling to customers throughout the plumbing, gas fitting, mining and utilities industry for over 26 years. ADROIT also offers a range of specialist fitting fabrication, in house training for electrofusion, butt welding and welder hire. Our hire products include the McELROY TrackStar range, and the Rolling 250 range. Also for hire is a whole range of electrofusion welders and extrusion welders for your use.

ADROIT also has a fully equipped Service Centre and is credited to repair and test all major branded machines to manufacturers specifications and Australian standards requirements. We also have full time McElroy mechanics. on hand ready to service or repair your machine if needed.

APPLIED FELTS

AQUA METRO PTY LTD

Adept Civil Group has a highly qualified and experienced management team, skilled field personnel and a large range of specialist plant and equipment.

Adept has a reputation for superior quality work and excellent customer and community relations. Adept specialise in utility infrastructure projects in highrisk environments and have a proven track-record of delivering projects safely, on time and on budget. Our services include all aspects of design and construction associated with specialised infrastructure, including:

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APPLIED FELTS, over 30 years of innovation and success.

100 per cent vertically integrated manufacture of lining products which means we do everything under one roof and gives us full control and accountability to deliver to you our world class products that stand the test of time.

Suppliers of traditional Felt & Hybrid liners for the repair of both Gravity and Pressure pipe applications.

Alongside this we also produce in house a full range of Liner types and calibration hoses from sizing 50mm upwards for the repair of Lateral pipes and conduits.

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Aqua Metro is a specialist civil engineering contractor focused on offering a complete range of integrated services to the water and wastewater industry. We are committed to providing quality services with “water infrastructure built to last”. Aqua Metro is the premier Australian partner of Quadex LLC, a Vortex Company, who specialises in developing trenchless construction technologies and application systems for the global water & wastewater market.

Our suite of infrastructure solutions includes the Quadex Lining System® (QLS) featuring a next generation material, GeoKrete® Geopolymer. QLS is a structural and corrosion resistant lining technology, effective for manned entry sized structures including pipes, culverts, tunnels and maintenance holes.

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ASSET TRAINING

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Asset Training’s primary focus is work safety training. Located in Newcastle NSW, Asset Training provides specialised training in waste water management and industrial maintenance services throughout NSW and Australia.

Its fit-for-purpose training centre is fully equipped to provide High-Pressure Water Jetting, Drain Cleaning, Vacuum Loading, CCTV Conduit Inspection and Reporting, White Card, Safe Work at Heights, First Aid, CPR, Confined Space, training and much more. Its trainers are exceedingly experienced and very passionate about the safety and the level of training they provide.

AUSjet Connect is a new dedicated biennial water jet, drain and vacuuming technology exhibition and conference presented by the industry’s peak bodythe Australasian High Pressure Water Jetting Association incorporating the Australian Drain Cleaning and Vacuum Association(ADCVA) The inaugural AUSJET22 event is running October 12-13, at the Melbourne Showgrounds.

It’s an opportunity to build real connections face-to-face with the following elements at the event.

Industry conference covering all the topics current within the sector with keynote speaker - Australia’s first winter Olympian Steven Bradbury - who will deliver a unique presentation on what makes success.

Aussie Trenchless offers a range of unique products to the trenchless industry with expert support to trenchless practitioners worldwide.

Product supply includes: SRP EXP Spiral Lining System; equipment & profile for D150 -D1200 gravity pipe rehabilitation; PST Pipe Segment Technology; Lining Process for D1000 to D3000 traversable Sewer & Stormwater Culverts; Lining Process for Maintenance Holes; PanelForm Spiral Lining; D1200-D2600 Fixed diameter Spiral lining with grouted annulus; OZ Liner; Fold & Form Liner for D150 Sewers; Flusher Gate; Technology for the removal of FOG & Debris buildups in sewers; and Hot Sleeve.

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Founded in 1992, Austeck has established itself as a market leader in confined space robotics and is now one of the largest and most experienced supply and support companies for pipeline inspection and rehabilitation in the Australasian region.

Boasting a nationwide customer network of over 1000 contractors, councils and water authorities, plumbing, petrochemical and mining companies, Austeck can provide what few others can: the facilities and manpower to service its clients adequately. We have the experience and expertise to ensure the successful implementation of the technology into your business operations, and the backup service and support to guarantee the quality, security, and peace of mind you deserve. Austeck is a wholly Australian owned company.

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TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY

The Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology (ASTT) is the peak body for trenchless technology in Australasia, providing advocacy, leadership, support and educational opportunities for organisations and individuals involved in trenchless technology. Established in 1991 following a seminar by a technical sub-committee of the Water Resources Council, the Society was established as a stand-alone, independent body, affiliated with the International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT). For 30 years, the ASTT has provided members with access to the latest technological advancements, technical information, and educational opportunities through Trenchless Australasia magazine, the No-Dig Down Under conference, as well as providing access to the industry, tools, technical forums and webinars.

AUSTRALIAN PIPELINING SUPPLIES

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Australian Pipelining Supplies is the number one supplier in Australia and New Zealand of the world’s leading relining technology, including the Brawoliner® Inversion Relining system.

With an experienced team of pipe rehabilitation experts, and proven success, we can help take you and your business to the next level with the introduction of pipe relining. A keystone of our approach is our commitment to providing a complete solution to your clients. That means providing Australia’s leading relining training and education program to show you and your technicians how to reline and avoid issues, as well as on-going support.

BG RISK SOLUTIONS

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BG Risk Solutions provide insurance broking, risk advice and claims management services to businesses around Australia. It specialises in risks relating to the construction services industry including public liability, mobile plant, contract works, mobile equipment, statutory liability and more.

The Safety Shovel provides the ideal real-time detection of metal and power subsurface. It allows for the detection of metallic cables and pipes and electric circuits under-ground.

The financial cost and reputational harm if your staff unexpectedly damage utility assets can be crippling. In addition, industry demand to keep workers safe has never been more critical.The Safety Shovel is your key tool to prevent assets strikes and keep your workers safe. The Safety Shovel is a world first, protected under patent after 4 years of persistent R&D. Take the step to protect yourself, your people, and your company.

Australian Made & Owned.

CDE is pioneering waste recycling to create its best world, a ton at a time. Working across five strategic regions, CDE has been co-creating with customers for 30 years to deliver imaginative wet processing systems with over 2000 successful projects.

It is relentlessly innovating to ‘create our best world, a ton at a time’ and empower its customers to transform waste into valuable resources laying the foundations for the circular economy. As the leading provider of wet processing solutions within the waste recycling sector, CDE is engineering sustainable solutions for a range of sectors. Through innovative co-creation with customers, CDE’s solutions transform waste into valuable resources, laying the foundation for the circular economy.

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Ditch Witch CEA provides the most complete lineup of directional drills, drill pipe, HDD tooling, vacuum excavators, trenchers, chain, teeth, sprockets, mini-skid steers, and vibratory plows, available on the market today. The Ditch Witch range has a great deal of emphasis on power in each and every machine produced. Ensuring it can withstand the demands placed on it during daily or regular use. We supply a diverse range of equipment to many industries including construction, agriculture, government, defence, waste management, mining and civil works. Ditch Witch CEA is committed to quality and efficiency in sales and aftersales support providing sales, parts and service Australia-wide.

C.R.Kennedy is the sole and exclusive distributor in Australia for Swiss giant Leica Geosystems (now a Hexagon company) and distributor for other leading manufacturers and brands such as: SmartNet Aus, Geolantis, Riegl Laser Systems, Vivax Metrotech, Amberg Rail, DJI, Scientific Aerospace, Uaver, Myzox, Pentax, Optech, Tajima, Tuf Lasers, Intuicom, Satel, and many more. The company head office in Port Melbourne is a landmark building, along with other major state offices in Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney and Perth and regional offices in Hobart and Cairns, the latter servicing Far north Queensland, PNG and the Pacific islands. C.R. Kennedy delivers a level of service that matches the calibre of the brands we carry.

DCS Manufacturing Pty Ltd was established to service the storm water, sewer drain cleaning industry.

Its specialised systems are well supported with an extensive range of Drain Cleaning accessories and spare parts. It also carries a huge inventory of support equipment and specialty Drain Cleaning nozzles to cover a wide range of cleaning tasks from basic pipe cleaning through to tree root and concrete removal.

DCS Manufacturing is entering an exciting new phase in the company’s ongoing development. As leaders and innovators in the stormwater, sewer drain cleaning industry, DCS, together with its partners, is broadening the horizon, offering the industry a range of products, service and technology never seen before.

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DENSO AUSTRALIA

DETECTION SOLUTIONS PTY LTD

DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG NSW/ACT

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Denso (Australia) Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Winn & Coales (International) Ltd, founded in London in 1883, and a leader in corrosion prevention and sealing technology. The Denso range of products has been used successfully for more than 90 years and has a proven track-record with verifiable case histories. The Denso range comprises a variety of specialised pipe and structural coatings, marine protection systems, concrete and tank coatings, including tapes, brush and spray applied liquid coatings, abrasion resistant outerwraps, mastics, primers and sealants based on materials such as petrolatum, butyl rubber, bitumen, plastics and epoxy resins. Systems are tailor made for individual anti-corrosion and sealing problems developed.

Detection Solutions is a supplier of essential locating and specialist equipment to various industries such as plumbing, gas, power, construction and also to all councils and government departments.

The company has been in operation for over 25 years, hence its excellent reputation, and much repeated business from satisfied clients.

Its equipment works! Call Detection Solutions now to discuss your specific needs.

Dial Before You Dig NSW/ACT is a non-profit state-based organisation representing most underground services in the state of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. Dial Before You Dig NSW/ ACT aims to promote the service to anyone associated with digging, in order to prevent damage to members’ underground services. It achieves this by distributing promotional collateral, attending field days and tradeshows, providing presentations and seminars, sponsoring community-based associations, partnering with civil construction bodies, and working with local and State governments.

DIGITAL CONTROL AUSTRALIA

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DCI was founded by longtime friends, colleagues, aeronautical engineers, and avid pilots John Mercer and Peter Hambling in 1990. The result was the most technologically advanced HDD locating and tracking system in the market. HDD technologies are used to install underground utilities, such as fiber optics, power, and water with minimal environmental impact.

We revolutionised the HDD industry with the introduction of the DigiTrak locating system in 1991. The unique features of the system provided greater accuracy for measuring the depth and location of the drill head than prior systems by providing vital orientation parameters: pitch and roll.

Down2earth is a full service and preferred partner for microtunneling and pipe jacking in the trenchless technology industry. It supplies new and revised microtunneling machines and provides customised solutions tailored to contractors’ requirements all around the world. As an exhibitor, Down2earth want to create new business opportunities in Australia and meet new potential customers.

Drainchem is a leading supplier of drain and pipe maintenance & testing equipment for the drain construction, testing, cleaning and repair industry in Australia and New Zealand. We supply:

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• Pipe plugging, testing and fluid bypassing plugs.

• Pipe Ovality testing equipment.

• Pipe Smoke Testing equipment.

• Pipe water blasting equipment.

• Pipe root intrusion control equipment and chemicals.

• Pipe grease control chemicals.

• Pipe vacuum, pressure and hydrostatic testing pumps and equipment.

• Pipe manhole testing equipment.

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Drainco Australasia was formed in 2017 on the back of a long-running industrial product distribution business, and is currently the exclusive distributor for Pipe Doctor, Seal Guard and K-Prema for the Australian and New Zealand markets. Drainco offers a service to civil drainage contractors, plumbing organisations, councils, and water authorities, offering solutions for rehabilitation and repair for sewer and storm water infrastructure. Pipe Doctor “no-dig pipe repair system”, one of its core lines, aims to reduce negative environmental factors through the implementation of trenchless pipe solutions. At Drainco it is committed to cultivating relationships with partners, and better ways to solve pipe/drainage problems occurring today.

Drillers World Australia is a supplier to the drilling, trenchless and environmental Industries including mining, exploration, geological, geotechnical, waste treatment, water well, consulting, communications, piling and tunnelling.

Edge Underground is an expert at the trenchless installation of water and sewer pipelines in Australia. It utilises a range of installation methods to ensure every job is completed safely, efficiently and within budget. Using innovative machinery and methods, it provides on-grade, pinpoint accuracy to within +/-5mm, in a wide variety of ground conditions and with a wide range of materials and sizes. Its AXIS laser guided boring machine eliminates and reduces many of the risks associated with most micro tunnelling machinery on the market, allowing it to successfully install hundreds of thousands of metres of sewer and water pipelines.

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Empire Infrastructure is a team of pipe infrastructure professionals with decades of experience providing solutions for major infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. Its focus is on the supply of jacking pipe. The company has options for concrete jacking pipe, lined and unlined. GRP jacking pipe – centrifugally cast and also filament wound. Empire Infrastructure prides itself on supplying quality products, on time and in full, making us your one stop solution. It is aligned with various suppliers across the world, all industry leaders in their own specialised fields.

Enviroline is an Australian family business that locally manufactures, imports, and distributes a wide range of products for plumbers, councils, water authorities and civil contractors across Australia.

Our range includes: - Water Jetters - Non-Destructive Vacuum Trucks - CCTV Inspection Cameras - Blocking & Bypass Plugs - Operator Tools & Accessories Whether you need a trailer fitted out for serious storm water work, or a whole fleet of customised trucks for a state-wide water authority or national contractor, Enviroline has the range, knowledge and services to deliver a solution tailored just for you.

Hard Metals Australia is an engineering, design and manufacturing company specialising in Tungsten Carbide and PDC Tools.

Its signature products for the NoDig market is the HeliBit PDC bit and Wombat Hole Opener. To be released at No-Dig Down Under will be a new range of rock roller bits and accessories for pilot and hole opening applications. This will be a proprietary HMA designed product featuring latest bearing and cutter geometry.

It will be interchangable with the existing Wombat program extending the application of this already very flexible tool.

EMPIRE INFRASTRUCTURE

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Thanks to decades of experience in thousands of projects around the world, HDI Lucas, a subsidiary of Spiecapag and sister company of HDI France, is a key player in the field of horizontal directional drilling. HDI Lucas was formed in 2018 following Spiecapag’s acquisition of Lucas Engineering and Construction – the leading HDD contractor in the Australian market. HDI Lucas draws on the resources and experience of Lucas but additionally has the resources of our sister company, HDI, to call on.

HDI is an internationally recognised HDD contractor, headquartered in France, and with divisions in Brazil, Mexico and now Australia. We are built on our continuously evolving engineering and our ability to adapt.

Humes is the precast concrete product division of Holcim Australia and has been operating in Australia for over 110 years, manufacturing precast concrete and reinforced concrete pipe across all regions of Australia. Humes has a strong history of supplying critical elements to national and local infrastructure projects, and has worked in partnership with the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) as a member since 2010 to develop sustainable practices for design, construction and operation of infrastructure projects.

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IDS GeoRadar: World Leader in underground uility detection & mapping.

IDS GeoRadar has long been a major player in research into Ground Penetrating Radar technology. This dates back to 1991, when IDS GeoRadar launched the first multi-frequency, multichannel array systems. This innovation enabled the construction of detailed 3D images of large underground areas, dramatically improving underground utility detection & mapping. Building on this success, IDS GeoRadar has become the largest global provider into the underground utility industry and, since 2016, has joined Hexagon Geosystems Group creating the unique value proposition of Hexagon Detection solutions.

Way and vision in our company : If you want to make a difference in the world, you have to break new ground . This has remained the same for us since the start of IMPREG in 1999 to this day. We recognised early on that trenchless pipe rehabilitation with pipe liners is the technology of the future. We will continue on this path into the future.

Our pipe liner systems are developed using innovative high-tech processes and set new standards. Even highly complex tasks can be mastered with it.

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Founded in 1945 as a small consulting engineering firm, IBAK is today the biggest manufacturer and supplier of pipe inspection systems and is at the same time the oldest company in the trade. For more than 65 years, customers all over the world have benefited from the great experience of this company with a great tradition.

Since 2014, IBAK has been directly represented in Australia so as to increase its proximity to customers with local support. IBAK Australia Pty. Ltd. provides professional service and direct sales to customers and interested parties in Australia and New Zealand.

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ISC Services is dedicated to helping water & wastewater authorities improve safety, protect their sewerage, potable and stormwater networks cost effectively, reduce unnecessary operational and capital expenses and to maximise the operational life and return on investment of their assets.

We are a supplier of innovative products to prevent and manage inflow and infiltration for new structures and to repair leaking maintenance holes, pits and pipes.

With a comprehensive range, we can work with our customers to understand their specific issues and requirements so they can select the most appropriate solution to achieve their goal.

INNOVATIVE SEWER TECHNOLOGIES

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Innovative Sewer Technologies (I.S.T.) distributed by Pipe Core, is one of the most successful and pioneering fullservice providers for pipe and sewer rehabilitation. Together they take on new innovations, staying ahead of industry challenges by offering a suite of products including robotics, liners, UV technology and equipment to the trenchless industry in Australia and New Zealand.

In addition to Pipe Core’s WaterMark certified liners and I.S.T. Resin Systems, I.S.T. supply Pipe Core with state-ofthe-art UV, LED and Robotic products, including the I.S.T. Starlight system, the PowerLIGHT system and powerful milling robots, the Power Cutter PC150, PC200 and PC200E.

KILLARD INFRASTRUCTURE

012 Insituform Pacific specialises in trenchless technology and relining technologies and are pioneers in curedin-place pipe (CIPP) technology, with an installed base of over 40,000 km of CIPP worldwide. The last 50 years Insituform have seen the creation of products, standards and processes that have been instrumental in establishing the trenchless industry today.

Killard Group, combined of both Killard Infrastructure and Insituform Pacific, currently has over 200 personnel delivering work across Australia with offices in Queensland, Victoria and four in New South Wales, ensuring we have a responsive and cost-efficient solution available in all regions of Australia.

IPLEX

JB TRENCHLESS

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Iplex is a leading Australian manufacturer of locally produced, sustainable pipeline systems and solutions to water authorities, rural and urban agriculture, residential, urban subdivision, civil and mining infrastructure markets.

With over 80 years’ experience, Iplex has an excellent understanding of the challenges the water industry faces.

Our experienced team actively works and collaborates with customers and the industry to provide safe, secure, and innovative water solutions today and into the future.

JB Trenchless is your one-stop-drillingshop!

With all the HDD knowledge and equipment you need from tooling, drill rods, reamers, rock bits, DCI location, muds, and used equipment sales.

The team at JB can offer you training and advice on all aspects of drilling and with unrivalled expertise in directional drilling solutions and products to ensure you get the job done. We are distributors for the worlds leading manufacturing brands in the industry including: Radius USA Tooling, DCI Digitrak, AMC Mud Company, Perforator Tunnelling Germany, Grunomats by TT and more.

KOR EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS

KWIK-ZIP SPACERS

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KOR is the exclusive distributor of Cappellotto and Schwarze high-quality and world-class equipment for both Australia and New Zealand. KOR is a leader in providing solutions with its range of industrial vacuum and combination sewer and drain cleaning trucks, and industrial sweeper products, to many contractors and municipalities who service waste, environmental, mining, civil and industrial.

kwik-ZIP Spacers manufacture and supply an innovative centraliser and spacer system for many industry sectors including production well drilling, trenchless pipeline, HDD, civil and construction. kwik-ZIP spacers are the only Australian-owned spacer on the market and provide clients with a costefficient and simple solution to their spacer and centraliser requirements. kwik-ZIP spacers & centralisers have been developed to solve support, grading and centralisation challenges in the trenchless and pipeline, vertical production drilling, and ground engineering industries.

Manufactured from high-grade thermoplastic, kwik-ZIP products are used and recommended by multiple sectors in the resources industry.

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KYNECTION

MALA GPR AUSTRALIA

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At Kynection we provide One System to manage your business.We are changing the way we do business by optimising how our clients run their business operations through converting “Paper to Glass”. We are able to provide you with a range of integrated and customisable modules to suit your business. We can assist with fixed & mobile asset management, transport compliance Chain of Responsibility (CoR) including ISO 9001, 45001 & 14001 triple certification, HR Management, Fatigue Management and much more. We are also a hardware telematics business deploying AI camera systems. We also have the capability to integrate with a range of accounting systems. We aim to empower industries while reducing their environmental impact, all in one system.

MALÅ GPR Australia is the authorised exclusive distributor of MALÅ Geoscience Ground Penetrating Radar and ABEM instruments in Oceania.

MALÅ GPR Australia was established in 2009 and we pride ourselves on delivering the best instrumentation available in Australia combined with the highest level of support, training and service.

MASS PRODUCTS

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Mass Products has proudly operated a design and development facility on the Gold Coast since 2013. We have become industry leaders in supplying Aluminium Access Covers, Safety Grates, High Pressure Jetting Units, and other products to hundreds of Australian and international businesses, and government agencies.

We provide innovative industrial and safety solutions to the water and wastewater industry, such as Pump Station Refurbishment, Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance, and Stairs, Landings and Handrail Upgrades. Our experienced, professional team is at the heart of the way we do business, including sharing the company’s core values of quality, commitment and integrity.

MCBERNS INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

MICHELS ASIA PACIFIC PTY LTD

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Operating since 1991, McBerns has become a market leader in Australian designed and manufactured quality products, services and consultation for the water, construction & mining and industrial sectors when dealing with odours and worker safety. Our services include: design and consultancy, odour management, fabrication and installation, asset maintenance, project management, mechanical/electrical services, data monitoring and control of filter and monitoring H2S ppm levels on site via the Web or local PLC or RTU onsite.

We incorporate flexibility, adaptability, reliability, and innovation into all aspects of our operation, ensuring our clients achieve their best outcomes: Value for money, quality products, workmanship and service.

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Michels Asia Pacific believes safe, unobtrusive underground construction is essential to the future of infrastructure. We use an array of trenchless methods to construct utility lines in places where open-trench installations would not be feasible or desirable. We have been performing trenchless construction for decades and it shows. Our leaders, managers and field personnel have amassed an extensive resume of successful projects. Regardless of whether we are working close to home or thousands of miles away, our trained crews deliver consistent quality, safety and performance.

No-Dig Depot is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of compliant relining supplies for plumbers. Our equipment and supplies are compliant to the highest standards including the WaterMark Certification Scheme. No-Dig Depot has extensive national and international coverage to ensure you have a solution for all your CIPP requirements. We have evolved by utilising hands-on experience, cooperation from the industry’s leading manufacturers worldwide, and responding to our customer’s requests.

No-Dig Depot is committed to helping customers grow their businesses and make bigger things happen.

Assurances underpin this commitment as we deliver the most comprehensive range, consistently low prices and excellent service.

MAXIBOR AUSTRALIA

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Maxibor is a leading horizontal directional drilling provider. It has the capability to design and construct all HDD solutions across rail, oil and gas, water and sewer, power, road, mining, telecommunications, renewables and hydrogen sectors. The company’s highly regarded and experienced team has developed its capabilities in the design and install of HDD and civil solutions for projects and programs of work spanning over 25 years. No project is too complex for Maxibor. Its engineering design expertise has been involved in major long-distance and and large diameter gas, water, cable landings and outfall installations in Australia and overseas.

PCTE - CONSTRUCTION TESTING EQUIPMENT

049 PCTE is an equipment supplier specialising in Ground Penetrating Radar. Starting in 2004, it offers topquality products with expert training and excellent service/support.

With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and NZ, PCTE can quickly and accurately assist with any inquiries. Check out its range at pcte. com.au/ground-penetrating-radar.

NOV WELLSITE SERVICES

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WellSite Services helps you service your wellbore and streamline site logistics with its solids control and drilling fluid technologies, MPD services, and wellsite solutions. Wellsite Services is comprised of four services groups—BRANDT™ products, FluidControl, Managed Pressure Drilling, and Site Services—who focus on servicing the wellbore and streamlining logistics at the wellsite. WellSite Services conducts operations in every part of the world that drilling and production take place. The company design, manufacture, and sell the renowned BRANDT solids control and waste management product lines. Site Services offers an extensive range of resources to help manage the full life cycle of the wellsite and land site remediation. Site Services creates a single point of contact for comprehensive site and logistics management, allowing operators to concentrate on valuable resources at the well.

PEZZIMENTI TUNNELBORE

NU FLOW TECHNOLOGIES 2000 PTY LTD

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Nuflow is the complete Australianmade solution with in-house scientific, engineering and technical experts.

With its own testing, training, production and franchised installation teams, the company has the ability to custom design products for particular specifications. Its advanced composite technologies are leading the way in the Australasian pipe relining industry.

International Business Development Team supporting engagement with Engineers, Hydraulic Consultants, Councils and Water Authorities via Knowledge Sharing Sessions, Masterclass, Tool Box and Forums.

PIPE AI

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With the need for longer, more accurate horizontal boring, Pezzimenti Tunnelbore became the pioneer of laser-guided, vacuum spoil removal microtunnelling.

This equipment was championed by Aurelio Pezzimenti.

Distances of over 200 m are now being achieved accurately and reliably in diameters 325 mm to 1800 mm in stable sand, clay, shale, sandstone and igneous rock > 200MPa. Capabilities include free boring in selfsupporting ground and pipejacking steel casings, RCJP and GRPJP. Pezzimenti now use retractable cutters for both GRPJP and steel sleeve.

The equipment is designed and manufactured in Melbourne. Over 25 years it has completed over 1500 microtunnels – more than 100,000 m.

PIPE AI offers an end-to-end solution for pipe condition assessment used widely across Australia.Powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), PIPE AI informs your business of predictive failure works and schedules inspections by priority. Its platform automatically assesses CCTV footage to identify cracks and anomalies in sewer or stormwater assets.

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PIPE COUPLINGS AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD

PIPE MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA

Pipe Couplings (A/Asia) Pty Ltd (PCA) was founded by its present owners and has operated since 1972.

PCA specialises in the manufacture of PE pressure pipe , PE fittings, specialised transition fittings, isolation joints, steel backing rings and PE welding equipment.

Pipe Management Australia (PMA) is a leading utilities management service provider operating on the east coast of Australia. For nearly 20 years we have been helping cities, councils and private organisations to identify, solve and maintain their sewer, stormwater drain networks and related utilities through our team of over 150 highly skilled experts. At the helm of PMA is over 50 years of combined experience navigating and anticipating the problems faced in the service and maintenance of utilities. From the centre of our oldest cities to Australia’s largest local council, PMA works safely behind, below and above the scenes to keep our communities flowing freely.

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POWELL INDUSTRIAL

075 Powell Industrial is the largest Australian-owned supplier of integrated industrial and hydraulic hose and fittings packages.

With its 13 branch network located in every state, its customers and supply partners enjoy an extensive distribution and supply network, backed up with competitive pricing and highly skilled and knowledgeable customer service teams.

Powell recognises that trenchless technology is a rapidly growing sector in the construction and civil engineering industry, therefore it has products to support many applications and situations.

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PRIME HORIZONTAL PTY LTD

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Since its beginnings in 1998, Prime Horizontal has held World Records for the longest HDD projects, small (lengthy highly accurate) pilot holes in freeze hole drilling application, over 200 HDD Intersects, and 400 CBM successfully performed with the use of RMRS (Rotating Magnet Ranging System).

Global customers rely on its know-how to successfully complete a full range of HDD projects as the pioneer of HDD intersect drilling and CBM. Now at your service!

Whether this requires guidance services, downhole tooling, rig data recording systems or bespoke developments, its dedicated team is ready to support all your HDD and CBM project needs.

PIPE TEK PTY LTD

063B Since the 1950s Pipe Tek has been a leader in the pipeline integrity industry. In partnership with Enduro, Pipe Tek is now the benchmark for quality in the ILI, pressure testing and calibration industries. With a focus on health & safety, professionalism and customer satisfaction, it has established an unrivalled reputation across the defence, oil and gas & resources sectors. The company prides itself on maintaining long-term partnerships.

All of its highly trained personnel are Australian-based and have a passion for delivering exceptional quality services to NATA, ISO & AGA standards.

QENOS PTY LTD

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Qenos produces a full range of Alkadyne PE100 polyethylene materials in Australia used in pressure pipes and fittings for a wide variety of demanding applications including water and gas distribution, irrigation, mining, and coal seam gas production. Alkadyne has become a recognised benchmark for the supply of world class PE100.

RADIODETECTION AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

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Radiodetection is a leading global provider of advanced utility locating, avoidance and surveying equipment.

Using the latest technologies, it delivers highly-valued products for smarter, more efficient utility locating and surveying. Damaging buried utilities can be dangerous and costly. The company’s goal is to ensure underground utilities can be located and inspected accurately and safely. It develops long-lasting relationships with selected strategic partners. Radiodetection designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of products that are essential for utility workers and contractors to maintain their infrastructure networks.

RELINEEUROPE GMBH

073 RELINEEUROPE offers under one umbrella a complete range of trenchless rehabilitation technologies.

Comprehensive products and services include UV-cured pipe liners, UV-light curing systems, on site accessories, system training and consulting services. RELINEEUROPE is a member of the RELINE UV Group and was founded in 2009. Since then, the RELINE UV Group has become a leading international provider of trenchless pipe line rehabilitation systems, especially in UV curing.

During this short period, the RELINE UV Group has already delivered UV light curing Alphaliner in more than 60 countries. The annual liner production volume currently stands at over 700,000 metre.

RANGEDALE

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Proudly Australian, family owned and run, the Rangedale Group prides itself on being an industry leader offering innovative turnkey drainage and infrastructure solutions. With over 300 personnel, 243 vehicles in its fleet, its industry knowledge, technology and expertise, Rangedale is well equipped to deliver projects of any size across a variable range of clientele.

Rangedale is customer-focused, providing a comprehensive service to all of its clients.

Striving to deliver high-quality service, Rangedale is reliable and prompt with safety as its priority on every project. The Rangedale Group includes the following companies: Rangedale Drainage, Rangedale Civil, Rangedale Drainage and Industrial Cleaning, Rangedale Rehabilitation and Renewals, RTM Traffic Management, Angar Environmental Services, and Asset Survey.

TOTAL RELINING SOLUTIONS

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Total Relining Solutions offers its services to plumbers all around Sydney, New South Wales and beyond. It has an unmarked pipe relining truck and can wear your company shirts if requested, which enables Total Relining Solutions to act as part of your company - creating a more established look for your business.

No time-consuming training for you or your team, no costly truck and equipment setup, but most importantly you’ll have a satisfied customer, extra money in your back pocket and no added stress for you.

RAEDLINGER PRIMUS LINE PTY LTD

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Primus Line is an innovative technology for the trenchless rehabilitation of pressure pipelines for different media such as water, wastewater, gas and oil. The process is based on a flexible high-pressure pipe and a connection technology developed specifically for this system.

Primus Line is suitable for the transportation of various liquids in the field of water and holds drinking water approvals in numerous countries.

The ideal flow characteristics caused by an extremely smooth inner coating and the optimised systems for high-medium- and low-pressure requirements make Primus Line an economical solution for the rehabilitation of ageing pipelines.

RIDGID AUSTRALIA

077 RIDGID® is a global manufacturer of dependable, rugged and innovative tools trusted by the skilled trades from the commercial, industrial and energy markets.

RIDGID provides certainty and efficiency to the expert trades by delivering innovative products which anticipate and exceed the demanding expectations of our customers. RIDGID tools are known the world over as industry-leading products that allow professionals to complete jobs quickly and reliably. RIDGID services the plumbing, mechanical, construction, HVAC, electrical and facility maintenance industries with 300+ highquality tools.

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ROCKPECKER LIMITED

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The Rockpecker team specialises in building application specific PDC drill bits, stabilisers, centralises, hole openers and other drilling accessories.

Ensuring every bit has been designed to achieve the best results in the formation. Rockpecker adheres to high quality standards ensuring every product manufactured performs as per Driller’s expectation. Based in the United Kingdom, it has a distribution network around the world to ensure quick delivery and post sales service.

RSM Lining Supplies Australasia is a global expert in CIPP Lining supplies, equipment and service. Founded in the UK in 2003, establishing strong success across UK and European markets, led to RSM expanding to Australia in 2011. RSM’s ethos is to introduce choice and technology to the CIPP Industry, positioning it as a forward-thinking, market-leading supplier committed to providing only the highest class of materials and top level service. RSM supply technical knowledge, equipment, service and materials to the industry worldwide.

Some of our valued partners include Applied Felts, Sewertronics, Delta Liner, Magmaflex, Speedy Liner, BKP, Pipe Aid, and IMS Robotics.

The Trenchless Technology Professionals S&Z Australia (S&Z) specialise in trenchless pipe and conduit installations. Established in 2010 - S & Z Australia has grown to become one of Australia’s leading providers of trenchless technology, offering a variety of trenchless installation methods including HDD, Tunnel Boring (TBM) and Auger Boring (AB). S&Z is a trusted and valued partner to industry leaders throughout the water, sewer, power, telecommunication, and gas industries, providing solutions for difficult infrastructure projects throughout Australia. Safe, Precise and Accurate are the values S&Z maintain and we pride ourselves on and our personal and friendly service.

SAERTEX MULTICOM

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SAERTEX multiCom®, distributed

by Pipe Core, is the industry-leading manufacturer of UV-cured fiberglassreinforced pipe liner in the world. At the forefront of UV-CIPP technology, SAERTEX multiCom® continuously work to improve their products and services for the trenchless rehabilitation industry. Pipe Core supplies the full range of SAERTEX multiCom® UV liners from gravity lines to potable water and pressured lines, allowing the Australian and New Zealand market access to the full suite of CIPP solutions.

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SEWER EQUIPMENT COMPANY (AUST)

SHORE HIRE

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Sewer Equipment Company (Aust) - SECA is the leading supplier of equipment for the cleaning, testing, inspection and rehabilitation of sewers and drains. It prides itself with highquality products and superior service and support.

Established in 1967 the company has continued to expand its product range from many leading overseas suppliers and local manufacturers to offer the most up to date equipment available.

Today SECA offers a comprehensive range of products from a simple plumbers’ drain cleaning rod to the latest in high tech CCTV inspection equipment and Water Jetting technology.

Shore Hire offers one of Australia’s most complete shoring, propping and traffic product ranges, with high-quality equipment and components fit for any construction undertaking. Its primary focus is to provide its customers with not only the best equipment in the business, but the safest on site solution for any project large or small. At Shore Hire it pride itself on providing the latest innovative products and services, all fully compliant to the latest industry standards, backed by its experienced teams of product specialists, riggers and engineers.

SPOUTVAC INDUSTRIES

SMART LOCK

KAISER TECHNOLOGY

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There’s no question that when things go awry when it comes to pipes and point repairs, a trenchless approach will always be the cheapest, least invasive and most cost-effective answer.

Smart Lock group is a company comprised of industry experts who realised this. Which is why they set about to develop a new, ‘no dig’ and ‘no compromise’ product, that would help to make trenchless affordable, easy and accessible for anyone who needs it.

They landed on Smart Lock: a ‘no cure’ point repair system that leverages the best of proven mechanical and fibreglass technology, as well a unique smooth ratchet locking mechanism that inspired the product’s name.

KAISER specialises in the design, engineering and manufacture of world class vacuum and jetting vehicles for water recycling, sewer, stormwater, hydraulic excavation, industrial and dry suction applications.

KAISER’s range of water recycling, combination, hydrovac and jetting units are designed to meet the highest performance requirements with the flexibility to handle a wide range of applications. Vehicles can also be adapted to the specific needs of each customer.

The company has a longstanding relationship with NATEE to provide after sales service and support and recently secured a service and support partnership with SECA, meaning the company now stocks a full range of service and maintenance parts in Sydney.

Spoutvac, a Bucher Company, is the leading Australian manufacturer of industrial vacuum and water jetting technologies. Spoutvac specialises in the design and manufacture of sustainable equipment solutions for industrial cleaning, hydro excavation and drain and sewer cleaning with focus on maximizing payload, performance, durability, compliance and R.O.I for its customers. Its innovative product design and performance of its vehicles has attracted acclaim from a wide Australian client base and has garnered worldwide recognition.

TDM PIPELINE SOLUTIONS

TRACTO-TECHNIK AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

SURESEARCH

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SureSearch is an industry leader in utility locating, mapping and asset protection. SureSearch service all of NSW & VIC and SE QLD. It is the only business of its type to have dedicated teams of allocators, estimators, project managers, surveyors, draftsmen, utility locators, CCTV technicians and vac truck operators.

023 With over 20 years experience, TDM Pipeline Solutions (TDM) specialises in restricted, access pipe rehabilitation.

TDM combines innovative technology to rehabilitate and repair infrastructure across Australia’s sewer and stormwater, water, and pressure pipe networks. TDM provides project value to our clients via our integrated end-to-end trenchless solutions inclusive of utility mapping, CCTV and condition assessment, patch repairs, robotics, pipe and lateral lining.

TDM translates customers unique challenges into efficient solutions and has long-standing and ongoing relationships across the following: Water & Power Utilities; Infrastructure; Civil and Construction; Governments; Specialist Engineering Consultants; Rail & Road.

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For more than 20 years, TRACTO Australia has built a strong reputation in providing reliable trenchless solutions for clients throughout Australia and New Zealand. In the exciting time of rapid development and maintenance of complex underground infrastructure, innovative NODIG systems developed

by TRACTO offer smart, sustainable and economic benefits.

TRACTO Australia Corporate Headquarters is in Luscombe Queensland, located within the Yatala industrial precinct.

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TRENCHLESS ADVISOR

TRENCHLESS SALES

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Trenchless Advisor is a design and engineering company offering all support services for clients and contractors from feasibility to contractual close out and everything in between. Experienced staff that have completed over 1000 bore designs over the past 10 years.

After years in the field seeing firsthand the successes and failures of projects due to the inferior equipment and or support equipment available.

Trenchless Sales works directly with contractors to address the problems drillers are having with their existing equipment, from tooling through to mud delivery pumps and fluid recycling etc. The secret to our success is unbeatable value, you see we’ve never stopped working with drillers in the field. You know what works and what doesn’t, and we’re smart enough to listen. We’re out to keep the drilling industry moving forward. We keep a large range of support equipment for driller on the shelf at all times.

Vacvator is a privately owned, Australian manufacturer of Vacuum Excavation Equipment. Designed with the highest productivity in mind the Vacvator range are extremely efficient, versatile and suitable for most vacuum excavation tasks. These include 4000ltr, 8000ltr & 17,000ltr options with Jetter and Dry Vac available in the larger models. Vacvator strive to develop vacuum trucks to be the most efficient they can be to ensure their clients have the most productive solutions on the market.

VEOLIA

VINIDEX

002 Veolia’s Network Services division offers the complete lifecycle management of water and sewer network asset services using mainly trenchless technologies, including: • Data Collection - Inspecting pipeline networks to assess their condition using the latest technologies.

• Data analysis - Advanced analysis solutions (i.e AI) to extract value from collected data and make the best decisions to solve network asset problems before they occur.

• Maintenance - Provide routine, periodic and emergency maintenance services.

• Rehabilitation - We use a variety of trenchless rehabilitation techniques to extend the life of your assets.

• Replacement - We provide expertise in the design and construction.

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Vinidex is a leader in Australian manufacturing and supply of advanced pipe systems and solutions, connecting Australian people with water and energy. It provides a broad range of pipeline systems and solutions for building, infrastructure, irrigation and rural, mining and industrial, gas and energy applications. A proud Australian manufacturer, we have a history of over 60 years in Australia with proven long-term performance and reliability. Vinidex is backed by the strength of Aliaxis, a global leader in plastic piping solutions, with over 16,000 service professionals worldwide. We are passionate about creating sustainable, innovative solutions for its customers and communities.

About the ASTT individual members throughout Australia and New Zealand.

The successful establishment of the trenchless industry in Australia has been supported and promoted by the peak industry organisation, the ASTT, since it was established in 1991.

The society works tirelessly to promote the use of trenchless technology in Australasia, lobbying government and industry.

Membership is open to all who are concerned with the provision of gas, water, sewerage, drainage, roads, telecommunications and electrical services.

ASTT membership provides trenchless professionals the tools and services they need to be better informed and better connected in this industry. countries worldwide.

Image courtesy of Queensland Urban Utilities

JOIN THE ASTT Membership applications

The ASTT currently offers two levels of membership available to all residents of Australia and New Zealand or anyone who is

The benefits of Corporate Membership

The benefits of Individual Membership

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Acknowledgment of your company in every edition of the Trenchless Australasia magazine An annual subscription to Trenchless Australasia magazine (4 issues per year) An annual subscription to Trenchless International magazine (4 issues per year) A company listing Australasian Trenchless Directory (print and digital) Opportunity to promote your membership of the association by including the ASTT logo on your business communications and website Special offers and links with international organisations including the ISTT Opportunity to nominate for ASTT and ISTT awards Free access to all ASTT and ISTT past conference proceedings A communication network to keep abreast of the advancement of the science and practices of trenchless technology throughout the world Discounted rates at International No-Digs and national events including No-Dig Down Under

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Acknowledgment of your membership on the ASTT website An annual subscription to Trenchless Australasia magazine (4 issues per year) An annual subscription to Trenchless International magazine (4 issues per year) A print copy of the Australasian Trenchless Directory Opportunity to nominate for ASTT and ISTT awards Free access to all ASTT and ISTT past conference proceedings A communication network to keep abreast of the advancement of the science and practices of trenchless technology throughout the world Discounted rates at International No-Digs and national events including No-Dig Down Under

Corporate

AU$594

Individual

AU$148

How to apply 1. Visit the ASTT website: https://www.astt.com.au/membership 2. Click the relevant membership category and complete the form 3. Click ‘Submit’ Your membership request will be emailed directly to the ASTT for processing. You will receive an invoice based on the information you supply. Acceptance foes not take effect until payment is received in full.

For more information visit www.astt.com.au or email secretary@astt.com.au

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ASTT CORPORATE MEMBERS

Corporate Members Gold Corporate Members Bamser Holdings Pty Ltd Veolia

Silver Corporate Members Aaro Group Abergeldie Abergeldie Rehabilitation Pty Ltd Adept Drainage Pty Ltd AECOM New Zealand Limited Applied Felts Aqua Assets Aqua Metro Pty Ltd Atteris Pty Ltd Auckland Council Aurecon Aussie Trenchless Supplies Pty Ltd Austunnel Pty Ltd BG Risk Solutions Blick Group Bortec Laser Bore Pty Ltd Bothar Boring Bullseye Boring CEA Connect 8 D.J. Mac Cormick Contractors Denso (Australia) Pty Ltd. Digital Control - Australia Diversified Services Australia DKM Utility Services Pty Ltd DM Civil Dormway Pty Ltd Drillers World Australia E&CC Eco Relining Supplies Edge Underground ELB Equipment Pty Ltd Empire Infrastructure EPTEC Pty Ltd Finlease

Asset Owners Watercare Services Limited

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Fulton Hogan Construction Pty Ltd Future-Proof Solutions GM Microtunnelling GN Solids Control Golder Hard Metals Australia Pty Limited HDI Lucas Holcim (Australia) Pty Ltd Independent Sewer Consulting Services Pty Ltd Insituform Insituform Pacific Pty Ltd Interflow Pty Ltd Iplex Pipelines Australia JB Trenchless Pty Ltd KAISER Technology Pty Ltd kwik-ZIP Spacers LKL International Pty Ltd M. Tucker & Sons Pty Ltd March Cato Ltd Maskell Productions Ltd Maxibor Australia Pty Limited McBerns Innovative Solutions McConnell Dowell McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd McElroy Manufacturing Inc. McMillen Jacobs Associates (NZ) Melbourne Water Metrocorp Technologies Mudex Nu Flow Technologies 2000 Pty Ltd Openshore Pty Ltd Pezzimenti Laserbore Pty Ltd Pezzimenti Trenchless Pty Ltd Pezzimenti Tunnelbore Pty Ltd.

Pipe Core Pty Ltd Pipe Tek Pipeline Drillers Group Prime Creative Media Prime Horizontal Pty Ltd Qalchek Pty Ltd Qenos Pty Ltd Quinn Civil Pty Ltd R & R McClure Excavations Raedlinger Primus Line Pty Ltd Ravago NZ Ltd RBM Plumbing and Drainage Pty Ltd Reline NZ Ltd Rob Carr Pty Ltd Rose Atkins Rimmer (Infrastructure) Pty Ltd RPC Pipe Systems SA Water SASTTI Joint Venture SEKISUI Rib Loc Australia Pty Ltd SEQ Trenchless Sewer Equipment Company Aust Sika Australia Southeys Group Ltd STRABAG Sydney Water The Drain Man TRACTO-TECHNIK Australia Pty Ltd Trenchless Advisor Pty Ltd UEA Pty Ltd Vermeer Australia Vertical Horizonz Australia Vinidex Pty Limited Warren Smith & Partners Yarra Valley Water

ASTT

About the ASTT

T

he Australasian Society of Trenchless Technology (ASTT) is a non-profit organisation comprising of members throughout Australia and New Zealand.

The successful establishment of the trenchless industry in Australasia has been supported and promoted by the peak industry organisation, the ASTT, since it was established in 1991.

The society works tirelessly to promote the use of trenchless technology in Australasia, lobbying government and client organisations to highlight the advantages of using trenchless technology and the benefits of training for industry.

Membership is open to all who are concerned with the provision of gas, water, sewerage, drainage, roads, telecommunications and electrical services.

ASTT membership provides trenchless professionals the tools and services they need to be better informed and better connected in this industry.

The ASTT is part of the International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT), an affiliation of societies in more than 30 countries worldwide.

Membership applications The ASTT currently offers seven levels of membership available to all residents of

Membership Category

Australia and New Zealand or anyone who is also a financial member of an existing ISTT Affiliated Society.

The benefits of Membership depending upon category can include: Up to 10 people from your organisation may be included in your membership and are entitled to receive the below benefits: • Acknowledgment of your company in every edition of the Trenchless Australasia magazine • An annual subscription to Trenchless Australasia magazine (four issues per year) • An annual subscription to ISTT’s Trenchless Works • A company listing Australasian Trenchless Directory (print and digital) • Opportunity to promote your membership of the association by including the ASTT logo on your business communications and website • Access to Guidelines and Standards • Discount rates (normally 10%) at National Conferences and Exhibition.

• Discount rates (normally 10%) at International Conferences and Exhibition.

• Discount rates (normally 10%) at Trenchless Forums.

• Opportunity to become involved in our Special Interest Groups (SIG’s) which

• • • •

•

are technical divisions of the ASTT representing specific trenchless sectors.

Special offers and links with international organisations including the ISTT Opportunity to nominate for ASTT and ISTT awards Free access to ISTT past conference proceedings A communication network to keep abreast of the advancement of the science and practices of trenchless technology throughout the world Discounted rates at International No-Digs and national events including No-Dig Down Under.

How to apply Visit the ASTT website: https://www.astt. com.au and refer to MEMBERSHIP and check out the membership benefits that apply for each category.

Your membership request will be emailed directly to the ASTT for processing. You will receive an invoice based on the information you supply. Acceptance does not take effect until payment is received in full.

For more information visit www.astt.com.au or email secretary@astt.com.au

12 Month Membership Rates

24 Month Membership Rates

Gold Corporate

$945.00

$1,512.00

Silver Corporate

$540.00

$864.00

Asset Owners

$405.00

$648.00

Individual

$135.00

N/A

Young Professional

$100.00

N/A

Retired Individual

$100.00

N/A

Tertiary Education Institutions (Students)

$40.00

N/A

(The rates shown above exclude GST)

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REGIONAL FOCUS

Queensland

DISTRIBUTION

No-Dig Down Under 2022

DEADLINE

16 March 2022

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