Project Name:
Defining Works for Water Supply System Automation and Modernisation
Client:
NVIRP
Project Description:
Stage 1 of the Northern Victorian Irrigation Renewal Project (NVIRP) includes modernisation works. This involves modernising the carrier and trunk channels serving the area in the Goulburn- Murray Irrigation District (GMID) likely to be irrigated in the future.
Modernisation of the larger carrier and trunk channels which will form the core ‘Backbone’ from which irrigation businesses will “connect” includes:
- automation of channel control structures controlled by centralised predictive software (TCC™);
- strategic measurement of all off-takes and all outfalls from the Backbone;
- rationalise and upgrade regulating structures and other structures as required;
- improve the standard of water supply service;
- channel bank and bed remediation where appropriate to generate water savings and restore the integrity of the system;
- replacement, rationalisation (removal and no replacement) and new accurate meters on all customer supply points.
Hydro Environmental developed the principles for automation within the NVIRP project, which includes location, design requirements and functionality.
Key Skills Applied:
Business case costing, water engineering, water savings calculation, irrigation practices, stakeholder engagement and consultation, knowledge management, water regulatory framework, water planning and management, project management, communication, consultation, facilitation, report writing, performance target setting, data management.