Tim Jackson

Crossway JIP: an engineering guideline for crossings

Pipeline shoreline and waterway crossings have always been challenging sections in pipeline routes. The primary objective is to ensure that the pipeline at the crossing will maintain its integrity during the operational lifetime of the entire pipeline system. Just as important is the care for the natural environment.
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APGA addresses the inquiries

The APGA has written a couple of times in The Australian Pipeliner about the number of reviews and inquiries being held to investigate gas markets. This year has seen the two "˜reviews to end all reviews' and the APGA has been actively participating in both.
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Worker on the line: Les Bennett

Environmental rehabilitation is a key component of every pipeline project. Sustaining and managing a healthy environment is something close to Mitchell Water Environmental Officer Les Bennett's heart, whose ancestors have walked this land for over 40,000 years.
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Industry high achievers recognised

The 2014 official Australian Pipeline Industry Association awards, presented by APIA Immediate Past President and APA Group Executive Infrastructure Development Kevin Lester at the APIA Convention in Melbourne, recognised the actions and work of the industry's high achievers.
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Teeing off the Convention in style

The annual Vermeer APIA Golf Classic, held this year at the picturesque Waterford Valley Golf Course, saw pipeliners brave the early morning temperatures to record a solid day on the green.
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Worker on the line: Neil Scoble

Working in the pipeline industry for more than 30 years, McConnell Dowell Spread Boss/Senior Superintendent Neil Scoble speaks to The Australian Pipeliner about the versatility a career in the pipeline industry can bring.
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A smart choice for metal fabrication

Smart Fabrication is an award-winning South Australian business that specialises in the planning, design, construction and installation of mechanical and medium to heavy structural projects.
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New addition to the family: the SUPERIOR SPX-260

In 2014, Worldwide Machinery created its new umbrella brand "˜Worldwide Group', which covers the different divisions for the rent and sales of earthmoving and pipeline equipment plus industrial parts and manufacturing of pipeline equipment in the future.
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Tests reveal a new benchmark in high-pressure butt-welding

Worldpoly's Australian-made, high-pressure welding machine was recently independently tested by Dr John Scheirs of ExcelPlas Polymer Testing Services in Dalby, Queensland, where it displayed extremely impressive weld quality abilities, setting a new benchmark in today's welding technology.
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Valves for use on PE pipelines

AVK Australia supplies a range of valves and fittings that can be butt-welded directly onto polyethylene pipelines with no risk of leaks through bolted flanges or mechanical couplings.
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