Urban Utilities, Downer & WPS Australian first Resiline 320 trial, April 2022

In april 2022 after months of meetings and benchtop testing with Urban Utilites and Downer a suitable site was selected for an Australian first trial of Resiline 320.

The section of main to be rehabilitated was a 90m length of 100mm AC water main that was nearing the end of its serviceable life and experiencing some bursts. The decision was made to use Resiline 320 to spray line the 90m section using 2 excavations. Preparations for the project began on the 5th of April, the main was shutdown, cleaned and relined and put back into service on the 6th of April and the reinstatement works were carried out on the 7th of April.

The application was successful and the asset received an operational life extension with a same day return to service. WPS are grateful for the opportunity with UU and Downer and look forward to more projects like this in the future.