We all know that there are some steep hills to climb when it comes to being sustainable, and providing effective solutions while keeping within budget. But it’s definitely doable. And worth it.
The vulnerability of New Zealand’s aging infrastructure has been highlighted by extreme weather events including atmospheric rivers in some areas, and long stretches of drought in others. When water supply pipes and sewers fail, it definitely makes the news and it puts the heat on councils, and the government.
Protecting, and increasing the lifespan of those important systems is a serious responsibility. Good outcomes benefit communities, and our environment.
Fortunately for us all, there’re some innovations achieving breakthrough sustainability performances.
UV liners, especially, are playing an active role in the emerging environmental technology sector. Their trenchless approach to long-term pipe remediation (extending pipe life by up to 100 years) makes a significant contribution to reducing CO2-emissions through fewer vehicles, materials, and equipment onsite. There’s also way less time on the project, so human resources can be deployed where they’re more urgently needed, and there’s less expense. The trenchless approach also limits disruption to traffic and nearby businesses and houses, protecting livelihoods.
At the pointy end, council contracts put a lot of weight on sustainability and ratepayers expect accountability, cost-effectiveness, and performance. UV liner technology ticks all the boxes; environmental, financial, and social.
At BurrowTech, our forward-facing approach aims to lead the way in innovative ways to make better cities, and help take care of our people and environment.
