The conference is co-organised by:
- Kielce University of Technology
- Polish Foundation for Trenchless Technology (PFTT)
- ISTT
- AQUANET POZNAN Water Company
- Trenchless Technology Centre Louisiana, USA
- European Forum on Underground Construction
- WOD-CAN Consulting
- Kielce Regional Chamber of Civil Engineers.
The event is also under the patronage of Infrastructure Minister of the Republic of Poland and it is supported by the Minister of Environment.
The conference will explore new solutions for Trenchless Technology – methods, devices and more that will help to improve the infrastructure in modern cities and towns. The main topics of the conference include:
- Trenchless installation of underground pipelines using microtunnelling or pipe jacking
- Trenchless rehabilitation of underground pipelines including repair, sealing, renovation and reconstruction
- Materials used for repair and renovation of pipes
- Devices used for cleaning and diagnostic testing of pipelines
- Assessment and management in pipelines
- Large scale tunnelling or aspects connected with planning and designing of trenchless installation and rehabilitation of underground pipelines.
The winners and runners-up of the 2008–09 Trenchless Technology Projects will be recognised at a ceremony called ‘EXPERT 2010’. This is awarded to companies or institutions for outstanding achievements or innovations made in trenchless products or technology. The organisers invite all companies and institutions to take part in the following categories:
- Trenchless installation for 2008–09
- Trenchless rehabilitation for 2008–09
- Innovative solutions to devices, products or technology used for trenchless installation, rehabilitation or diagnostic testing of underground pipelines for 2008–09.
No-Dig Poland 2010 will also feature attractions including a Gala Dinner as well as two technical trips. The planned site visits to Polish towns Nowa Słupia, Krzemionki Opatowskie and Sandomierz provide an opportunity to observe ancient tunnelling techniques used in the Neolith and Medieval ages. The second visit is to the site of a sewer to be installed using microtunnelling and 3,000 mm diameter HOBAS pipe.
