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Northern Ireland Water exceeds watermains target

Mon, 20 May 2013 Northern Ireland Water has successfully reached the 1,000 km landmark on its ongoing £90 million Water Mains Improvement Programme, exceeding the target set by over 100 km.

Trenchless Middle East the biggest in its history

Thu, 16 May 2013 The eighth Trenchless Middle East Conference, held in Dubai March 18-19, was the biggest event in its history, including more than 100 companies showcasing a broad range of Trenchless Technology.

Industry leaders get behind No-Dig Down Under

Thu, 16 May 2013 Four of the industry’s most prominent key players, Hobas, Interflow, Kembla Watertech and Vermeer, have partnered with the ASTT to bring the 31st ISTT No-Dig Event to Sydney in 2013, to be held from 1-4 September. Trenchless Australasia takes a look at some of the companies’ most recent projects.

Horizontal directional drill arrives in Malta

Tue, 14 May 2013 The horizontal drill that will be used to carve out the Malta-Sicily interconnector conduit has arrived in Malta, with drilling to commence soon at Qalet Marky bay.

Dallas drinking water gets CIPP system

Tue, 14 May 2013 The US’ largest privately owned trenchless infrastructure solutions provider recently installed cured-in-place pipe to renew more than 1,600 ft of water lines serving a North Dallas suburb water treatment plant.

HDD triumphs in demanding bore task

Tue, 14 May 2013 Horizontal directional drilling has been used in Germany to connect a new sewer pressure pipe to a treatment plant 4.5 km away.

Scottish pipe renewals in the bag

Mon, 13 May 2013 Scottish Water is undertaking a number of watermain renewals across the country.

Pipe Express product receives bauma Innovation Award 2013

Thu, 9 May 2013 Herrenknecht’s Pipe Express innovation has been awarded the Innovation Award at bauma 2013 in the Machine category.

Watermains improvement for Northern Ireland

Wed, 1 May 2013 Northern Ireland Water is currently using Trenchless Technology to upgrade water supply infrastructure.

Expand your trenchless knowledge at No-Dig Down Under 2013

Wed, 1 May 2013 The upcoming 31st ISTT No-Dig Event, to be held in Sydney, Australia, from 1-4 September 2013, will provide delegates with extensive opportunities to further their knowledge of the trenchless industry and trenchless techniques.

Major CIPP contracts awarded

Wed, 1 May 2013 Aegion Corporation subsidiary Insituform Technologies USA, LLC has been awarded two cured-in-place pipe contracts valued at approximately $US10.4 million from the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District.

Directional drilling pegged for Lancaster and Ormskirk

Mon, 29 April 2013 United Utilities has started work on phase one of an £18 million improvement to Lancaster's sewerage system, as well as replacing sections of watermain in Ormskirk, England.

Sneak peek of new locating system at BAUMA 2013

Sun, 21 April 2013 BAUMA 2013, the 30th International Trade Fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment, will be the site of a preview of new locating technology.

Calling all trenchless photographers

Tue, 16 April 2013 Don’t miss your chance to enter the first ever ISTT Trenchless Photo Competition to see your photos included in the Trenchless Technology Photo Album.

New Ethiopian office for wet infrastructure leader

Tue, 16 April 2013 A leading wet infrastructure company and provider of strategic consulting, environmental, engineering and construction services has opened a new office in Ethiopia.

Trenchless services sought in India

Tue, 16 April 2013 A tender has been released for the installation of optical fibre cable by utilising Trenchless Technology in Jalandhar, India.

Quanta Services to expand pipeline business in Australia

Tue, 16 April 2013 Quanta Services, owner of world-wide horizontal directional drilling and pipeline integrity contractor Mears Group, has signed Australian pipeline industry executive Mark Twycross as President of Mears Group Australia to expand existing operations and create new opportunities in the Australian market.

Experience Australia’s flavour at No-Dig Down Under

Tue, 16 April 2013 International delegates to the 31st ISTT No-Dig Event, to be held from 1-4 September 2013 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, can look forward to enjoying several uniquely Australian experiences as part of the Conference program.

Polish company wins national Energy Globe Award

Sun, 14 April 2013 A successful jacking project in Czajka, Warsaw won the national Energy Globe Award for saving 376,734 tonnes of CO2 through trenchless installation.

ISTT societies update

Sun, 7 April 2013 A number of ISTT-Affiliated Societies will hold No-Dig events in the coming months.

India seeks trenchless services

Thu, 4 April 2013 A tender has been released seeking the provision of trenchless services in New Delhi, India.

Water and wastewater activities sold for €95 million

Wed, 3 April 2013 Veolia Environnement has signed an agreement with Beijing Enterprises Water Group to sell its subsidiary Veolia Water in Portugal.

Save $200 on your ISTT No-Dig Registration

Wed, 3 April 2013 Trenchless professionals are encouraged to take advantage of Early Bird rates for the 31st ISTT No-Dig Event, to take place in Sydney from 1-4 September 2013. The Australasian Society will welcome the ISTT to the Sydney Convention Centre for the Trenchless Technology event of the year.

Calling all trenchless photographers

Wed, 3 April 2013 The ISTT is inviting all members to enter the first ever ISTT Trenchless Photo Competition for a chance to be a part of the Trenchless Technology Photo Album.