From Crisis to Control The client, a prominent mining company in Australia, had embarked on a critical infrastructure management initiative to assess the condition of their extensive water pipeline network. Historically, the client’s approach to maintaining their ageing water pipelines involved systematic and routine excavations and replacements, based primarily on the water pipelines’ age. This…
Upgrading pipeline infrastructure is a never-ending task, and with hundreds of assets to consider, how can utilities determine where to prioritise their resources? Manually inspecting every single asset is a colossal undertaking for utilities. The consequences of pipeline failure can be catastrophic. Well-maintained assets are integral to delivering essential services. However, with competing priorities, budget…
Inflow and infiltration (I&I) in wastewater networks pose significant challenges for water utilities and councils across Australia and New Zealand. Traditional methods of detecting and managing I&I are often time-consuming, costly, and require substantial manpower. However, advancements in technology offer more efficient solutions. By creating mini-catchments and deploying smart sensors, utilities can revolutionise their approach…
Inflow and infiltration (I&I) are persistent challenges for wastewater utilities, particularly in Australia and New Zealand. When excess water enters sewer systems through cracks, faulty pipes, or illegal connections, it not only inflates treatment costs but also strains infrastructure, leading to operational inefficiencies. Utilities are constantly seeking ways to reduce these impacts, and smart wastewater…
In the pursuit of optimising infrastructure management and ensuring the reliability of its water supply network, a leading water utility in Australia had initiated a comprehensive pipeline rehabilitation and replacement project on what it described as “one of the most critical assets in their entire water network.” This approach, while straightforward, often leads to unnecessary expenditures and…
Introduction A progressive utility in Australia has been facing challenges related to Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) in its wastewater network. These issues not only lead to unnecessary strain on the system but also pose environmental concerns. In response, Detection Services Group (DSG) initiated a comprehensive project to identify and address I&I hotspots. The project employed…
Christchurch City Council manages the the water supply network for Rawhiti, providing drinking water, sewage and recycled services to its customers. Rawhiti is located east of central Christchurch, running from Wainoni in the west to New Brighton in the east. The area incorporates over 11,000 connections which are predominantly residential with a small percentage of commercial business’s.
Lincoln Road is one of the busiest regional arterial roads in West Auckland and is identified as a ‘growth corridor’ due to growth in traffic volumes generated by future developments. Lincoln North Mall is a multi-use shopping centre located at 111 Lincoln Road, Henderson. The Mall is a combination of individual buildings comprising retail outlets and restaurants.
Detection Services is working alongside technology partner Rezatec to provide geospatial artificial intelligence (AI) monitoring solutions for their client Hunter Water and Chichester Dam.
City West Water (CWW), manages a water supply network providing drinking water, sewerage, and recycled water services to its customers in Melbourne’s central business district, inner and western suburbs. Each year City West Water supplies about 93 billion litres of drinking water and transfers approximately 94% of sewage and trade waste collected to the treatment plant in Werribee, with the remaining going to the treatment plant in Altona.
