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AUGUST 2017 WET NEWS 3 T he use of 3D maps to plot the presence of underground utility net- works and make the planning of streetworks easier was one of the top ideas to emerge from Northumbrian Water Group's (NWG) Innovation festival. NWG's Innovation Festival, held last month at Newcastle Racecourse, was an unique week- long event that brought people to the region from around the world to tackle social and environmental challenges. One organisation taking part was Ordnance Survey, which is looking to work with utilities companies on a trial of 3D mapping to identify the exact locations of gas and water mains, electricity cables, and more, in one place for the „ rst time. If the trial is successful, it has the potential to be rolled out nationwide, making main- tenance and upgrades to these networks easier and less costly. Ordnance Survey worked Underground 3D maps touted to reduce streetworks disruption with Northumbrian Water on a week-long "sprint" as part of the festival, looking for innovative ways that businesses can contribute to an improved environment. Richard Crump, a managing consultant for Ordnance Survey, said: "The topic of where the various companies' underground assets are, such as pipes and cables, comes up regularly. "There have been various attempts to tackle it in the past, but if we can pull all of this data together there are many di‰ erent bene„ ts, for the public and for the businesses that supply these utilities. "Improving the knowledge of the various networks and the areas where they come together will help massively when there are problems with one or more of the underground cables or pipes, or when they need replacing. "We would like to get all of this data in one digital space Š Ordnance Survey looks to trial 3D mapping with utilities to locate pipes and cables to speed up repairs. that shows where it is, how deep it is, what the critical nature is, and then we can work with the companies to see how we can improve things for everyone." Nigel Watson, NWG director of information services, said: Ofwat chief executive Cathryn Ross is stepping down to take up a new role in the private sector. M orrison Utility Services (MUS) has, in conjunction with sister company M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions, developed a bespoke and fully- sustaining mobile asphalt unit that is set to pave the way for a smarter, more sustainable approach to utility highway reinstatement. The purpose-built Road- mender DBP250 features several design innovations, conceived and developed to deliver signi„ cant bene„ ts for both clients and the public. Operational advantages include faster closure of works and reduced disruption for utility company customers and other road users. Clients will also bene„ t from the increased potential for MUS reinstatement Roadmender enables smart highway reinstatements teams to undertake work at any time, including out of hours and public holidays, without having to factor in asphalt plant locations and opening times. With space to accommodate all tools, plant, water and equipment, as well as segregated rear storage areas for over 2,000kg of palletised material and waste material, no trailers or additional support vehicles will be required. How much will @Ofwat's Cathryn Ross' departure unsettle trajectory of #PR19? Final methodology will be out but successor will still be key… @KarmaOckenden Sad news for @Ofwat, but great news for Cathryn... @cf2421 I will leave @ofwat at the end of the year for a new private sector role. Sad but exciting. 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For details, visit www.concretepipes.co.uk THE HEAVYWEIGHT DRAINAGE CHAMPION CPSA Pressure ad 250x176.indd 1 23/05/2017 20:52 "We would like to get all of this data in one digital space that shows where it is, how deep it is, what the critical nature is…" Richard Crump, Ordnance Survey "This idea of improving the knowledge that we all have about the various networks of cables and pipes beneath the ground has really caught the imagination of people at the NWG Innovation Festival. "We have maps that show where our road networks and pavements are, people create maps of the electrical wires inside buildings, so the idea that we can do the same beneath our streets is something that makes real sense." 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