Water Distribution System Resiliency Project
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Introduction
The Territory has no water distribution management system for real-time tracking of water quality, flow and pressure, which helps detect leaks, optimise energy use and reduce non-revenue water. A management system would also provide static and dynamic field assessments for water operators, which are particularly critical during storms and post recovery and cleanup efforts.
Additionally, critical field assets such as pump stations that boost water supply are susceptible to storm damage and are not outfitted with backup power supply, leaving the water distribution system highly susceptible to prolonged disruption following severe weather events.
The Impact
This project will deliver a fully operationalised water distribution management system with a centralised resilient control room inclusive of remote access features to monitor critical production, storage and distribution assets, particularly during major storms, for enhanced, resiliency-focused management. The scope of this project also includes upgrade and enhancement of pump stations and other field assets as well as provision and commissioning of backup power supply to all critical field assets such as pump stations.
The expected project outcome is more effective and efficient response to restore field assets, including following severe weather events, leading to a more resilient water distribution system with minimised operational down time and non-revenue water.
The Problem
Leaking water distribution pipe
The Solution
New water distribution system
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