The Challenge to Install 1,300 New Water Meters

ScopeScope

• Install electromagnetic meters (mostly) + telemetry + solar power

• ~700 sites in Upper Murray Valley

• ~600 sites in Murrumbidgee Valley

• Data forwarded to NOW and SWC

Sites: Upper MurraySites: Upper Murray

• Regulated, unregulated and groundwater sites

Sites: MurrumbidgeeSites: Murrumbidgee

• Regulated entitlement licences only

Challenge 1: Early PlanningChallenge 1: Early Planning

• Align stakeholder expectations

• Scope the practical challenges in detail

• Integrate two projects into a single contract

• Ensure legislative backing (installing meters into private infrastructure)

• Collect extensive site data

• Prepare project plan

Challenge 2: ProcurementChallenge 2: Procurement

• Appoint Managing Contractor

• Draft the meter specifications and establish supply contracts.

Challenge 3: Detailed PlanningChallenge 3: Detailed Planning

• Site data proofing

• Prepare concept designs

• Identify resource requirements

• WHS, QA and Environmental assessment procedures

• Prepare a work schedule

• Establish the Guaranteed Maximum Price

• Review and approve

Challenge 4: ImplementationChallenge 4: Implementation

• Landholder consultation

• Appoint subcontractors

• Site variability (!)

• Buried sites (unable to inspect prior)

• Clarity in specifications for installers

• Consistency in subcontractor outputs (QA)

Murray StatusMurray Status

(31 May 2012)(31 May 2012)

Murrumbidgee StatusMurrumbidgee Status

(31 May 2012)(31 May 2012)

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Site Under ConstructionSite Under Construction

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LessonsLessons

• Require reliable site data

• Regulatory support is critical

• Benefits from an experienced team

• Appropriate landholder consultation

• Need for some flexibility

• Clear specifications and quality control

• Good data management

• Fast roll-out possible with good planning.

Thank youThank you

Stephen Moore