A Reservoir Revolution: Success in Tank Transformation
SA Water’s tank remediation projects significantly enhance water security by rehabilitating and future-proofing water storage tanks across South Australia.
Project Overview
MDJV, a joint venture between Diona and McConnell Dowell, plays a pivotal role in the Water North Framework for SA Water. This four-year capital works program aims at rehabilitating and future-proofing water storage tanks across South Australia, a critical need due to the growing water security challenges posed by population growth and climate change.
Project Need
The need to enhance and safeguard existing water infrastructure has been intensified by the realities of climate change and population growth. The remediation of water storage tanks is a key strategy in bolstering water security and ensuring the reliable supply of water to South Australian communities.
Project Solution
MDJV’s involvement in SA Water’s Tank Remediation projects has been a comprehensive journey of enhancing water storage infrastructure across South Australia. Since 2020, the team has successfully undertaken 21 tank remediation projects, with five more in progress. Collectively, these projects include a wide array of structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation work.
Key undertakings involve expert concrete remediation, column repairs or replacements, roofing refurbishments, and significant electrical and instrumentation upgrades, including the installation of new water sensors, alarms, and flow meters. These essential enhancements ensure the longevity, reliability, and adaptability of these essential water storage structures to meet the current and future water demands of the community.
Highlighted Projects
The remediation works spanned diverse challenges and solutions. Key projects included:
- Peterborough & Napperby Tanks, focusing on extensive concrete rehabilitation and electrical upgrades
- Ironbank Tank, involving significant asbestos removal and structural refurbishment
- Wool Bay Tank, where emphasis was placed on safety enhancements with new access platforms.
Each project contributed to the overarching goal of reinforcing the resilience of South Australia’s water storage capabilities.
Value Add | Benefit
Innovative Remediation Techniques
The MDJV team’s application of innovative techniques in concrete remediation and structural refurbishment not only extends the lifespan of existing tanks but also ensures enhanced reliability and safety in water storage.
Community Engagement and Safety Enhancements
Upgrades to access roads and stormwater systems benefit local communities by improving infrastructure around water storage areas. Safe access platforms and staircase installations in tanks such as Wool Bay Tank demonstrate a commitment to safety for both workers and future maintenance teams.
Positive Social Impact
By engaging in projects across various locations, MDJV contributes to local economies and employment. The project’s success demonstrates a commitment to sustainable infrastructure and the well-being and growth of South Australian communities.
Key Aspects
- 21 tank remediation projects completed
- 5 projects in progress
- concrete remediation
- column repairs or replacements
- roofing refurbishments
- significant electrical and instrumentation upgrades, including the installation of new water sensors, alarms, and flow meters
ESG Alignment
These projects significantly enhance water security by rehabilitating and future-proofing water storage tanks, crucial amidst challenges from climate change and population growth. Through innovative remediation techniques, the tank lifespans are extended, reliability enhanced, and safety improved, consequently reducing the environmental footprint of water management.
These projects demonstrate strong community engagement by upgrading access roads and stormwater systems, which not only benefit local communities but also enhance infrastructure around water storage areas, fostering overall community resilience. Additionally, the installation of safe access platforms and staircases in tanks like Wool Bay underscores a commitment to worker safety and future maintenance teams, thereby promoting a safer working environment.
Rehabilitating and enhancing water storage infrastructure ensures access to clean and reliable water, supporting sustainable water management practices.
Through the implementation of innovative remediation techniques and infrastructure upgrades, these projects promote sustainable infrastructure development and foster innovation in water management.
Upgrades to access roads and stormwater systems benefit local communities, enhancing infrastructure resilience and contributing to the overall sustainability of cities and communities.
By future-proofing water storage tanks against the challenges posed by climate change, these projects support efforts to mitigate climate impacts on water resources and infrastructure.
