Project Overview
Client: Civil Construction Company
Year: 2016
Location: Stuart Highway, Alice Springs
Nuflow Technology Used: 2m SUMOliner
A newly constructed section of the Stuart Highway in Alice Springs faced a critical issue during its final inspection. Cracks in the walls of the stormwater pipe installed as part of the project threatened to delay its handover and completion. Nuflow was engaged to provide a fast, durable, and non-invasive solution to restore the pipe’s structural integrity.
The Challenge
The civil project involved installing 375mm RCP (Reinforced Concrete Pipe) for stormwater drainage beneath the newly built highway. However, a final inspection revealed significant cracks in the pipe walls. These defects not only risked long-term functionality but also delayed the project’s completion until they were properly rectified.
The Solution
Nuflow recommended a 2-meter SUMOliner installation, a trenchless pipe relining solution designed to:
- Reinforce the cracked section of the stormwater pipe.
- Restore its full structural integrity without the need for excavation.
- Minimize project delays and disruption to the highway infrastructure.
The Alternative
Traditional repair methods would have required cutting through the newly laid highway to access and replace the damaged pipe section. This approach would have resulted in:
- Major delays to the project’s completion timeline.
- Significant costs for labor, materials, and surface restoration.
- Disruption to the newly constructed highway infrastructure.
By opting for Nuflow’s trenchless solution, the client avoided these challenges while achieving reliable results.
Results
Nuflow’s trenchless repair solution provided:
- Immediate restoration of the pipe’s structural integrity.
- Seamless completion of the Stuart Highway project with minimal disruption.
- Cost and time savings, ensuring the project remained on track for handover.
This project underscores the value of trenchless technology in resolving critical pipe infrastructure issues efficiently and effectively, even in high-stakes civil construction projects.
Nuflow’s trenchless technology offers innovative solutions to complex pipe challenges.
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