Review of New Zealand Pipe Inspection Manual

NZPIMThe New Zealand Pipe Inspection Manual (NZPIM) is a document that is extensively used by the water industry to assess the condition of waste and storm water pipes. It was last updated in 2006. Since that time, there have been a large number of technical advances. In addition, the NZ$100 million spent on inspecting the Christchurch 3 waters network after the Canterbury Earthquake Sequence provided a number of lessons that need to be captured in an update. As part of the Evidenced-based Decision Making for 3 Waters Networks project, the Quake Centre with the asistance of EQC engaged ProjectMax  to undertake a full review and scope of the required changes to the NZPIM. This exercise has now been completed and the report is out for comment across the water sector. read more


Pipe Renewals Guidelines

In 2014, the total replacement value of the 3 waters assets in New Zealand was estimated to be about NZ$45.2 billion. As these assets are upgraded or replaced, many difficult decisions will need to be made in respect to the trade-offs between Levels of Service, capital costs, operating costs and management of risk.  The aim of this project is to provide guidance and tools to enable New Zealand Water organisations to implement advanced asset management processes to develop inspection, maintenance and renewal strategies for pipework in potable water, waste water and storm water systems. read more