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executive director’s report October 2012 - Trenchless International John Hemphill Istt Executive Director @ Follow Trenchless International on Twitter @TrenchlessInt As I write this report at the beginning of September, I am struck by the enormous amount of trenchless activity that is happening around the globe. Individual Affiliated Societies are aggressively promoting trenchless construction methods in their regions of the world. During the last part of the year, more than a dozen Societies are hosting conferences and special events to promote and highlight the social, environmental and economic benefits of Trenchless Technology. In September The Ukraine Society (UMATT) held its annual conference titled, Modern Methods of Construction and Maintenance of Utilities, in Odessa on 7–8 September. I have had the pleasure of participating in this conference in the past, and can tell you that the event always attracts a large number of participants who are very committed to trenchless solutions. A little over a week later, the Czech Society (CzSTT) held its 17 th Conference on Trenchless Technology in Luhacovice on 16–17 September. I was fortunate to have participated in the 2011 conference in Melnik. CzSTT conferences are highly regarded and receive strong member support. The French Society (FSTT) hosts the first of two trenchless events in Rennes on 27 September. A second will be held in late November. Seven societies hold events in October The Turkey Society (TSITT) hosts its annual No-Dig Turkey 2012 Conference in Sanliurfa on 1–3 October. Both Chairman Dr Sam Ariaratnam and I will attend the conference. We look forward to visiting our friends in Turkey. The United Kingdom Society (UKSTT) will host No-Dig Live 2012 on 2–4 October in Coventry, England. No-Dig Live is a well established trenchless event in the UK that attracts a large audience. Also in early October, the Italian Society (IATT) is participating in a program promoting trenchless solutions titled, V Network Service Technology Days, to be held in Piacenza on 3–6 October, making a total of four ISTT societies holding events in the first week of October. Four more societies will be holding conferences and events during the last part of October. The Austria Society (AATT) will hold its 2012 Trenchless Symposium in Kitzbühel on 16–17 October. This conference typically attracts 200-plus participants. The Iberian Society (IbSTT) will hold its 13th annual No-Dig Show in Granada on 18–19 October. The Society is also firming up plans to host the 2014 International No-Dig in Madrid. The China Hong Kong Society (CHKSTT) is sponsoring a presentation on Environmental Audits as a design criterion for trenchless by Chairman Ariaratnam. The event will be held on 19 October in Hong Kong. The last of the eight society conferences to be held in October is the Australasian Society (ASTT) Trenchless Live 2012 conference and exhibition, which takes place in Melbourne on 23–24 October. Three societies to hold events in late November In the middle of the month, the Scandinavian Society (SSTT) will co-sponsor VandTek to be held in Odense on 20–23 November, the French Society (FSTT) will host its second France Sans Tranchée Technologies of the year on 27–30 November in Lyon. Also in November, the Japan Society (JSTT) will hold its 23 rd Annual Trenchless Conference in Tokyo on 27 November. International No-Dig São Paulo Sandwiched between the October and late November conferences is the 30 th Annual International No-Dig hosted by the Brazilian Society (ABRATT). The 2012 International No-Dig will take place in São Paulo on 12–14 November. Excitement is building for this event, which is the highlight of the year from an international perspective. No-Dig 2012 is especially significant in that it will be the first International No-Dig to be held in South America. ABRATT has done a remarkable job in putting the conference together. They anticipate a large turnout and an event with lots of energy. I look forward to seeing you there. FREE Trenchless International e-newsletter The latest news, events and job listings emailed weekly SUBSCRIBE NOW! www.trenchlessinternational.com 6
World wrap Texas microtunnelling project underway The City of Austin has commenced the Euclid-Wilson Project, which will connect two separate drain sections using microtunnelling. To connect the drains a bore pit will be excavated and then a microtunnelling machine will tunnel underground in order to connect the two sections. The project will improve drainage and reduce flooding in Austin. TBM excavates Turkey’s tough ground In Central Turkey, a 10 m diameter tunnel boring machine was launched to assist the construction of the Kargi Kizilirmak Hydroelectric Project, consisting of an 11.8 km long headrace tunnel through a mountainside near the town of Osmancık. The Robbins tunnel boring machine has advanced over 400 m and the project, for Norwegian company Statkraft AS, is scheduled to go online by the end of 2013. NEWS Caroline eats her way under the city In Penwortham, 26 m below ground a tunnel boring machine, known as Caroline, is creating a 3.5 km long, 3.05 m wide tunnel that will travel towards Preston. It will take a further twelve months to create United Utilities’ centrepiece stormwater tunnel, which will eventually be fed by other tributaries thereby preventing wastewater flowing into the River Ribble. The £114 million project has already seen five miles of pipes and interceptor tunnels constructed across the city. TBM commences excavation in Mumbai In Mumbai, a 6.25 m diameter TBM commenced boring an 8.3 km water tunnel. To date, the machine has bored more than 320 m. The tunnel will provide the city’s approximately 14 million residents with a reliable water supply, even during seasonal monsoons that regularly contaminate Mumbai’s water resources. Company awarded two CIPP projects in Kuala Lumpur The Malaysian Government has awarded two contracts for the curedin-place pipe rehabilitation of pipelines in Kuala Lumpur which involve the rehabilitation of approximately 21 miles of 9–36 inch diameter pipelines located throughout residential and commercial areas within greater Kuala Lumpur. Work on the projects began in July 2012 and will take approximately 18 months to complete. news October 2012 - Trenchless International Mining in Mendoza A company has been awarded a $US8.3 million contract for the installation of over 13 miles of high-density PE lining and the construction of fittings at the Potasio Río Colorado mining project in Mendoza. Keep up-to-date with news and more by subscribing to the Trenchless International online update. Melbourne Main Sewer Replacement complete The MMSR, involving the construction of approximately 2.3 km of new sewer in central Melbourne, is now complete. Most project work to construct the new sewer tunnel took place using a tunnel boring machine (TBM) housed 10 m below ground. The TBM was used to tunnel through a variety of ground conditions, excavating materials including Coode Island silt, Port Melbourne sand and basalt clay. The project cost an estimated $US225 million to complete. www.trenchlessinternational.com October 2012 - Trenchless International 8 9
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World wrap<br />
Texas microtunnelling project underway<br />
The City of Austin has commenced the Euclid-Wilson Project, which will<br />
connect two separate drain sections using microtunnelling.<br />
To connect the drains a bore pit will be excavated and then a microtunnelling<br />
machine will tunnel underground in order to connect the two sections.<br />
The project will improve drainage and reduce flooding in Austin.<br />
TBM excavates Turkey’s tough ground<br />
In Central Turkey, a 10 m diameter tunnel boring machine<br />
was launched to assist the construction of the Kargi Kizilirmak<br />
Hydroelectric Project, consisting of an 11.8 km long headrace tunnel<br />
through a mountainside near the town of Osmancık.<br />
The Robbins tunnel boring machine has advanced over 400 m and<br />
the project, for Norwegian company Statkraft AS, is scheduled to go<br />
online by the end of 2013.<br />
NEWS<br />
Caroline eats her way under the city<br />
In Penwortham, 26 m below ground a<br />
tunnel boring machine, known as Caroline,<br />
is creating a 3.5 km long, 3.05 m wide<br />
tunnel that will travel towards Preston. It<br />
will take a further twelve months to create<br />
United Utilities’ centrepiece stormwater<br />
tunnel, which will eventually be fed by other<br />
tributaries thereby preventing wastewater<br />
flowing into the River Ribble.<br />
The £114 million project has already seen<br />
five miles of pipes and interceptor tunnels<br />
constructed across the city.<br />
TBM commences excavation<br />
in Mumbai<br />
In Mumbai, a 6.25 m diameter TBM<br />
commenced boring an 8.3 km water<br />
tunnel. To date, the machine has bored<br />
more than 320 m.<br />
The tunnel will provide the city’s<br />
approximately 14 million residents with<br />
a reliable water supply, even during<br />
seasonal monsoons that regularly<br />
contaminate Mumbai’s water resources.<br />
Company awarded two CIPP<br />
projects in Kuala Lumpur<br />
The Malaysian Government has<br />
awarded two contracts for the curedin-place<br />
pipe rehabilitation of pipelines<br />
in Kuala Lumpur which involve the<br />
rehabilitation of approximately 21 miles<br />
of 9–36 inch diameter pipelines located<br />
throughout residential and commercial<br />
areas within greater Kuala Lumpur.<br />
Work on the projects began in July 2012<br />
and will take approximately 18 months<br />
to complete.<br />
news<br />
October 2012 - <strong>Trenchless</strong> <strong>International</strong><br />
Mining in Mendoza<br />
A company has been awarded a $US8.3 million<br />
contract for the installation of over 13 miles of<br />
high-density PE lining and the construction of<br />
fittings at the Potasio Río Colorado mining project<br />
in Mendoza.<br />
Keep up-to-date with news and more by subscribing to the <strong>Trenchless</strong> <strong>International</strong> online update.<br />
Melbourne Main Sewer Replacement<br />
complete<br />
The MMSR, involving the construction of<br />
approximately 2.3 km of new sewer in central<br />
Melbourne, is now complete.<br />
Most project work to construct the new sewer<br />
tunnel took place using a tunnel boring machine<br />
(TBM) housed 10 m below ground. The TBM<br />
was used to tunnel through a variety of ground<br />
conditions, excavating materials including Coode<br />
Island silt, Port Melbourne sand and basalt clay.<br />
The project cost an estimated $US225 million<br />
to complete.<br />
www.trenchlessinternational.com<br />
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