Case Study: Greater Western Water refines pipeline investment decisions with VAPAR

Western Water refines pipeline priorities by $2M with VAPAR

Western Water, a utility servicing northwest Melbourne, Australia, faced a challenge in quantifying risk across nearly 40 km of its wastewater network. The available CCTV inspection data, scored by various people over years, was inconsistent and made it difficult to prioritize budget allocation for rehabilitation. They partnered with VAPAR to use its AI-powered cloud platform for automated condition assessment.

VAPAR's solution processed the footage using its artificial intelligence algorithm to provide consistent defect analysis and renewal recommendations. By collaborating to define consequences of failure, the project delivered a risk-based prioritization framework. This resulted in a $2M refinement of the initial capital works program estimate and provided Western Water with accurate, accessible data to plan future budgets.

Western Water