The water industry faces a constant challenge: maintaining and expanding vital pipelines while minimizing disruption. Traditional open-cut trenching disrupts traffic, damages landscapes, and can be expensive. But there’s a better way: trenchless technology.
Trenchless technology offers a suite of methods for installing and repairing underground pipes without digging giant trenches. This translates to significant benefits for the water industry:
- Minimized Disruption: Trenchless methods bypass roads, sidewalks, and environmentally sensitive areas, keeping communities running smoothly.
- Faster Completion: Projects are completed quicker, reducing the inconvenience for residents and businesses.
- Reduced Costs: Less excavation translates to lower labour and material costs compared to traditional trenching.
- Environmental Benefits: Trenchless methods minimize soil disturbance and protect ecosystems.
Trenchless solutions for every need
The water industry utilizes various trenchless techniques for different applications:
- Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD): A pilot hole is drilled underground, followed by a reaming process to create a tunnel for installing new pipes.
- Pipe Bursting: A bursting head fractures the old pipe while simultaneously pulling a new, stronger pipe into place.
- Microtunneling: A guided boring machine excavates a small tunnel and installs pipes in diameters ranging from a few feet to several meters.
- Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP): A resin-coated liner is inserted into the existing pipe and cured with heat or light, creating a new, structurally sound pipe within the old one.
Investing in the future
Trenchless technology is an investment in the future of our water infrastructure. It allows for efficient upgrades and repairs, minimizes environmental impact, and keeps communities functioning with minimal disruption. By embracing trenchless solutions, the water industry can ensure reliable water delivery while safeguarding our environment and communities.
Partner with Inside Water to showcase your innovative trenchless technology solutions in our upcoming issue on Trenchless Technology. By connecting with industry leaders, you cannot only promote your technology but also contribute to the water revolution. Don’t miss out on this chance to be at the forefront of the future of water.
The July/August 2024 issue of Inside Water will contain the following unique features: Circular Economy, Young Professionals, Disinfectants, Water Meters, Industry Insight, and Water Associations. More will be revealed as the edition comes together.
What does Inside Water offer?
A full-page marketing package includes.
- Full-page advertisement (ad material to be supplied)
- Editorial Feature to be written for you by the editor of Inside Water
- Editorial Feature to appear in Inside Water’s e-newsletter, website, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook
Expressions of interest close on 17 June 2024. For more information, please contact:
Marina Milisavljevic
Brand Manager, Inside Water
marina.milisavljevic@primecreative.com.au
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