Sydney Water Corporation (NSW) is currently seeking tenders from suitable qualified contractors for conduit condition inspection (CCTV) and/or network repair services. Conduit Condition Inspections: Sydney Water is responsible for the maintenance of sewer conduits and some stormwater conduits throughout its area of operation. A portion of the network is required to be condition inspected annually. These inspections are carried out […]
The bulk flow meter at the Shepparton WTP (VIC) will be replaced by Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) as part of their asset maintenance program. GVW Project Supervisor, Ray Russell, said the 800mm flow meter is the Corporation’s largest in the program. “All drinking water for Shepparton, Congupna, Tallygaroopna and Toolamba passes through this flow meter prior to water being distributed […]
by Shane Day and Daniel Lambert, Arup When Melbourne Water overhauled its old business model and took on a new customer-centric strategic direction, it was a good opportunity to also change its approach to asset management. This was a fundamental shift in the way the utility operated, from an asset-centric organisation to one that put the customer at the centre […]
The State Government will be inspecting the Goldfields Pipeline in WA with the use of cutting edge aerial technology. Acting WA Water Minister, Terry Redman said Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) would be used to perform a visual inspection of the Goldfields Pipeline – enabling up to 10 kilometres of pipe to be inspected in a matter of minutes. “This is […]
Ergon Energy has received the US-based Edison Electric Institute’s (EEI’s) 2015 International Edison Award for one of their new asset assessment technologies. The technology creates a virtual version of the real world to allow the fast and accurate inspection and assessment of electricity networks. Ergon Energy Chief Executive, Ian McLeod, said the award was tremendous recognition for everyone at Ergon […]
by Ted Surette, National Sector Leader – Power & Utilities, KPMG and Bob Hayward, ASPAC CIO Advisory Centre of Excellence, KPMG. The internet has reached almost every building, every person, every device and now every thing on the planet. The plethora of new technologies have the potential to have a devastating impact on the utilities industry, warn Ted Surette and […]
Bega Valley Shire Council has recently upgraded its CCTV inspection equipment, and the council has been thrilled with the results their new system is achieving. In May 2014 Bega Valley Shire Council invited tender submissions for the supply of CCTV pipeline inspection equipment under the tender ‘Supply of CCTV Vehicle and Mobile Office’. The tender called for a system capable […]
A local council in Sydney is enjoying the benefits of a dedicated asset management program, utilising the benefits CCTV inspection technology is able to deliver to its customers and the community. The council began the process of cataloguing their stormwater assets in 2009, with a view to developing a comprehensive asset inventory which outlined the condition of every asset and […]
by Ann Burns, Growth & Strategy Lead for Resources, Accenture APAC; and Simon Vardy, Utilities Strategy Lead, Accenture Australia. As utilities around the world continue the adoption of smart metering technologies, Australian utilities need to keep pace or run the risk of falling seriously behind. Water and electricity are among the last remaining services where consumers are expected to be […]
AGL has applied to the Office of Coal Seam Gas to adapt its Waukivory REF approval for the Waukivory Pilot site in NSW. AGL applied for the variation of its Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for the Waukivory Pilot to allow the movement of flowback water (via an existing AGL water pipeline) from the four pilot wells to Tiedmans East […]
The Wingecarribee Shire Council (NSW) is seeking tenders to undertake condition assessment for a 450mm Asbestos Cement water main approximately 2.73km long, which runs from Hopewood Reservoir to Evans Lane Water Pump Station in Bowral area of Wingecarribee Shire, Southern Highlands. Objectives To assess / determine the true condition of the Hopewood Reservoir to Evans Lane Water Pump Station water […]
The Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning, VIC is seeking tenders to provide condition assessment of 22 deep SOBN monitoring bores in the central and south-west region of Victoria over 2015/2016. The report will be part of documentation to be provided for subsequent tenderers for works on these bores which will be either decommissioning or refurbishment. The bores are […]
GWMWater (Vic) is seeking tenders for the relining of a number of sewer mains. The 150mm, 225mm and 375mm sewer reticulation mains are approx 2500m, 300m and 600m in length and located throughout GWM Water’s region. Works for this contract comprise: supply all materials, products, plant and labour to complete the works reinstatement and connection of side lines CCTV inspection […]
Dial Before You Dig VIC/TAS is holding an outdoor contractors field day on February 18, in support of Beyond Blue. Contractors are invited to come along to catch up with the team from DBYD and their members, get a free health check and take part in the excavator challenge. There will be a sausage sizzle all day and the DBYD team would love […]
Unmanned aerial systems are being employed for asset inspection by a growing number of utilities throughout the world. Using drones for asset inspection provides a number of substantial improvements over traditional inspection methods, including benefits to safety, efficiency and data quality. We spoke to Melbourne Water Technology Enablement Specialist Frank Courtney about the company’s recent trials of drone technology. Across […]
As the popularity of drones continues to grow, these marvels of technology are now being purchased over the counter and through the mail for recreational and professional purposes across Australia. This rapid proliferation of small drones has created a significant challenge for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), the body responsible for enforcing current rules while developing future regulations that […]
One of the big misconceptions the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry faces is that the technologies in question are little more than hotted up toys. The truth is that some commercial UAV operators utilise state-of-the-art technology, and many others don’t. Even the best equipment still requires a skilled operator to get the best results and extract the most potential out […]
Western Power crews are more than halfway through the task of replacing 180 power poles and two kilometres of powerlines that were destroyed by the fires in Bullsbrook, WA. Western Power’s Head of Field Operations, Brad Lacey, said that crews had safely replaced more than 100 power poles since the restoration operation began. “The next stage of our recovery effort […]
ActewAGL is currently undertaking helicopter inspections of overhead powerlines as part of their vegetation management and asset management program. ActewAGL General Manager Network Services, Robert Atkin, said “The helicopter patrol is a significant part of our overall network maintenance program and bushfire mitigation strategy. Trees and vegetation growing too close to powerlines can cause blackouts and create safety hazards such […]
AusNet Services, formerly SP AusNet, will be flying its helicopter along main powerlines from Wangaratta to Kilmore in Victoria, photographing electricity assets as part of the company’s maintenance and bushfire mitigation programs. Helicopter inspections allow the company to photograph a large volume of assets in challenging terrains and diverse landscapes across its electricity network spanning 80,000 square kilometres in eastern […]
The Shire of Murray (WA) has become the Western Australia’s 26th Waterwise Council because of their improved use of groundwater and a reduction in the use of drinking water, announced State Minister for Water, Mia Davies. “The Shire of Murray is a fitting example of how to conserve precious drinking water by implementing waterwise measures,” Ms Davies said. “Over the […]
Energy Pipelines Cooperative Research Centre Chief Executive Officer, Professor Valerie Linton, provides an update on the establishment of the National Facility for Pipeline Coating Assessment. Pipeline infrastructure is essential for Australia’s long term economic stability and growth. It is important however that the key challenges which face our ageing industry and infrastructure are addressed through effective management and supported by […]
Many of TransGrid’s substation and transmission line assets were built in the 1950s and 1960s and are now approaching the end of their serviceable lives. As a result, a progressive replacement or refurbishment of these assets across New South Wales is currently underway, which will give them all a new lease of life. TransGrid recently proposed to increase expenditure on […]
Established in 1992, Austeck provides sales advice and support to utilities looking to expand their capabilities in underground asset management. The company offers a range of equipment, from CCTV systems and software to pipe locating and leak detecting equipment. Austeck partnered with Kummert, a German manufacturer of mobile inspection systems, earlier this year, and the move has been well received […]
Wyong Shire Council (NSW) is seeking a professional service contractor to undertake a risk based condition assessment and capacity assessment of Toukley Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). This assessment will then be used to prepare a staged capital work plant Submissions for this tender close Thursday 6 November 2014.
AusNet Services, formerly SP AusNet, will be flying its helicopter along main powerlines from Cann River to Wonthaggi, Victoria, next week, photographing electricity assets as part of the company’s maintenance and bushfire mitigation programs. Helicopter inspections allow the company to photograph a large volume of assets in challenging terrains and diverse landscapes across its electricity network spanning 80,000km² in eastern […]
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