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Aug 30, 2018
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Environment Secretary Opens Shieldhall Tunnel in Glasgow
Scotland’s biggest sewer superstructure has become operational in a feat of engineering hailed as “extraordinary” by Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham.
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Aug 29, 2018
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Aquam Appoints Health and Safety Leader
Global pipeline infrastructure company Aquam Technologies has appointed Christopher Sheelan to the post of health, safety, environment and quality leader. Sheelan will be based at the company’s Manchester headquarters and will be tasked with delivering the company’s target of zero harm and zero incidents in every area.
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Aug 28, 2018
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The Standard Reference Book “Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Drains and Sewers” Digitally Disclosed
The rehabilitation and maintenance of drains and sewers are unarguable of worldwide importance for the economy, infrastructure, as well as culture, prosperity and the human health. Thus, what lies in hidden depths should not be invisible. In line with this leitmotiv, the fourth edition of the first volume of “Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Drains and Sewers” by Dietrich and Robert Stein will be available online soon.
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Aug 28, 2018
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IWA Publishing Launches Intuitive Online Platform with Silverchair Information Systems
IWA Publishing is excited to share a dynamic new econtent platform, powered by Silverchair Information Systems.
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Aug 27, 2018
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IE expo Guangzhou 2018, Biggest Environmental Fair in Southern China, to Kick Off in September
IE expo Guangzhou 2018, a member of IFAT global and a spin-off of IE expo China, is set to open at China Import and Export Fair Complex (Canton Fair Complex) in Guangzhou, China on September 18-20, 2018.
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Aug 24, 2018
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TRIC Tools Revised Website Animates its Pipe Bursting Process
TRIC Tools new animation highlighting its lateral pipe bursting method.
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Aug 23, 2018
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Tunnel Boring Machine Breaks World Record
A Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) called ‘Blanche’ set a new world record when it reached 1496.48 metres - the longest ever stretch of pipe laid by the Direct Pipe® tunnelling methodology. The TBM is located at Watercare’s Army Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant, Whangaparaoa.
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Aug 22, 2018
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Jetting with Vision and Understanding Municipal Grant Opportunities
Finding the best visual assessment strategy for your sewer cleaning crew.
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Aug 21, 2018
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Robbins Double Shield is Conquering the Himalayas
Nepal’s first TBM bores 1,000 meters in one month.
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Aug 20, 2018
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City of Dallas Captures an Additional 600,000 Gallons of Billable Water in Four Months
Just 30 miles northwest of Atlanta, the City of Dallas, Georgia, offers a reprieve from the busyness of the big city with the retained charm of simpler times and a friendly community. While the city might have an easygoing appeal, running the local water utility is anything but a breeze. The utility team’s constant goal is to deliver superior service for the city’s 14,000 residents.
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Aug 17, 2018
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HERRENKNECHT »Käthchen« Achieves Breakthrough
The site crew working with tunnel boring machine »Käthchen« (»Katie«) has completed the second tube of the Bossler tunnel. The breakthrough near Mühlhausen im Tale in Baden-Württemberg is another milestone in the construction of the Stuttgart-Wendlingen-Ulm railway line. The Bossler Tunnel is part of the Stuttgart-Ulm railway project and is expected to go into operation in 2022.
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Aug 16, 2018
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Ditch Witch® Certified Training Program Offers New Vacuum Excavation Courses
New, comprehensive courses will prepare novice and expert operators for air- and hydro- excavation projects.
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Aug 15, 2018
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Sykes Pumps provides solution for filtration diversion at Seascale
Leading pump hire specialist, Sykes Pumps, has enabled Seascale Water Treatment Works in Cumbria to successfully replace part of its plant, by providing an interim solution for a key filtration stage that was to be out of commission for a period of five weeks.
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Aug 14, 2018
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Aqua America’s Pennsylvania Subsidiary Enters Agreement to Purchase Cheltenham Township Wastewater System
Aqua America announced that its Pennsylvania subsidiary has signed an asset purchase agreement with Cheltenham Township to purchase its wastewater system, which serves approximately 10,500 connections in Montgomery County, for $50.25 million. The agreement must be approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
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Aug 13, 2018
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The only thing worse than a failing sewer line is a failing sewer liner
Curing with Confidence and the free White Paper by Pipeline Renewal.
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Aug 10, 2018
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WPL HiPAF Tank Repurposed for Wastewater Upgrade
The national trend for pubs to orientate their businesses around food or even convert to restaurants can mean an upgrade in onsite wastewater treatment is required. This was the case at a popular Toby Carvery in Stonebridge, Coventry, which has seen the number of diners eating in the restaurant rise substantially over the years.
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Aug 09, 2018
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Sandvik Acquires Inrock, a Leading Rock Drilling Tools Supplier
Sandvik acquires privately-owned Inrock, a leading supplier of rock drilling tools and services for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) in North America. Headquartered in Houston, USA, Inrock is a market leader in pilot hole bits, reamers, guidance systems, accessories and services for the premium maxi rig segment within HDD.
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Aug 07, 2018
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Advanced Drainage Systems Launches New StormTech Installation App for Contractors
The Latest Mobile App Makes StormTech Installation and Support Even Easier.
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Aug 06, 2018
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Twin Robbins Crossover TBMs to Bore on Mumbai Metro Line 3
Massive Metro Project Will Improve Traffic and Rail Congestion in One of India’s Largest Cities.
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Aug 03, 2018
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BioMod® Modular Bioretention System Receives Equivalency Approval from the Washington State Department of Ecology
Oldcastle Precast is pleased to announce the BioMod® Modular Bioretention System has received equivalency approval from the Washington State Department of Ecology as a stormwater bioretention planter or planter box.
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Aug 02, 2018
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Envirosight Releases Paper on Manhole Inspection
New resource sheds light on how cities can support infrastructure improvements with manhole inspections.
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Aug 01, 2018
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IDModeling Announces Rebrand to Sedaru
IDModeling, the nation’s leading provider of operations management and network intelligence software and services for water utilities, today announced the Company’s rebrand to “Sedaru” (See Data Run).
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Jul 31, 2018
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Westrade Launches ‘No-Dig Live 2018’
Westrade Group announced details for their biennial No-Dig Live Event, the UK’s only event dedicated to trenchless technology, which will take place 18th-20th September 2018 at the East of England Arena & Events Centre in Peterborough. This prestigious event will also incorporate the ‘UKSTT Gala Dinner & Awards’ in association with Westrade.
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Jul 30, 2018
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Vermeer Introduces New MUD Hub Slurry Solidification System
Helping deliver cost-effective fluid management for utility contractors.
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