Case Study: Western Water Refines Pipeline Investment Decisions with VAPAR

Western Water refines pipeline priority estimates by $2M with VAPAR

Western Water, a utility servicing northwest Melbourne, faced a challenge in managing nearly 40 km of inspected wastewater pipes. The available CCTV data was inconsistently scored and structured, making it difficult to quantify risk and prioritize a capital works program efficiently. They partnered with VAPAR to utilize its AI-powered cloud platform for automated condition assessment.

VAPAR processed the footage using its AI algorithm to provide consistent defect analysis and renewal recommendations. Through a collaborative workshop, they defined consequences of failure to create a risk-based framework. This solution identified over 15,000 features and defects, which allowed Western Water to refine its priority program, resulting in a $2 million refinement of the initial budget estimate.

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