🚧 On busy, active construction sites, it’s not always possible to position our Jetting or Combination Trucks – or even our CCTV Vans – right at the pipeline access points needing cleaning, surveying, or other maintenance and investigation work. But…
🌊 It’s not uncommon for us to come across blocked or flooded stormwater outlets when carrying out routine or reactive maintenance and inspections. The example below shows the before, during, and after of a stormwater outlet servicing three culverts we…
☀️ You can’t beat Wellington Harbour on a good day! Crystal-clear skies, calm waters, and amazing views – what a backdrop for getting the job done. We’re lucky to work in such a beautiful part of the world. 💧 Whether…
👷♂️ Hydro Excavation is a much safer alternative to traditional excavation methods like diggers, reducing the risk of damaging underground utilities. However, it’s important to recognise that operator safety is just as crucial. 🚧 While Hydro Excavation can be a…
📹 Post-construction CCTV Inspections, along with pre-cleaning of pipes, are essential requirements for most local authorities. 🌊 While some inspections can be more challenging – especially those in tidal-based areas – you can always count on us to get the…
🏫 We’ve been busy this week working at multiple schools, taking full advantage of the school holidays! The break is the perfect time to carry out routine maintenance or investigate any faults without disrupting the school day or having kids…
🚨 It’s been a while since our last update, but we’ve been busy keeping things flowing smoothly! Here are some snapshots from a couple of recent wastewater blockages we’ve tended to – one of which was located in a busy…
🚛 Last week, BlueLine Drains was represented by Shannon & Barry at the KOR Equipment Opening & Training Day at their new facility in Hamilton. These events are invaluable for not only catching up with our suppliers, but also staying…
🚨 Just when we thought we’d seen it all… Our CCTV Inspection camera stumbled upon something unexpected inside a stormwater pipe – this incredibly creepy-looking doll! Look at it watching us as we watch it 👀! It was a bit…
🌟 Our client, the Wellington Transport Alliance, had some fantastic things to say about our recent project conducting culvert maintenance and inspections on State Highway 1 and 2. Here’s their testimonial: “Using BlueLine Drains for recent culvert inspections has been…
🚛 Keep your eyes peeled! 👀 We’ve just refurbished and rebranded one of our CCTV Vans to match the rest of our fleet, and it’s looking sharp! This enhances our capabilities and ensures we can continue to provide top-notch service…
🔧 Following up on our last post, we’ve recently put our large 1200mm pneumatic pipe plug to work on several occasions. In this particular case, it allowed us to temporarily divert the flow into a parallel culvert, enabling us to…
🚧 When pipes constantly run at capacity, the only way to maintain and inspect these assets is to temporarily stop or divert the flow. Recently, we faced such a challenge with a 375mm stormwater culvert under a State Highway. Upon…
🌙 While night works have their own pros and cons, it’s been a treat to work in the sunny Kapiti Coast for the first half of this week. The beautiful weather and stunning scenery have definitely made our daytime shifts…
🌌 As we embark on week 2 of night work, our team is feeling refreshed after overcoming the challenges of last week. While the initial plans suggested that only two culverts would require fall arrest systems, reality proved otherwise. Most…
🌌 Last night marked the commencement of a critical project that we’ve been diligently planning for almost two months. This high-priority undertaking involves stormwater assets situated across State Highway 1 & 2 in the Greater Wellington Region. Our tasks encompass…
🔄 Flexibility is crucial when things don’t go as planned, as it’s what ensures the successful execution of a project. Case in point: our recent experience with a project that faced not one, but two postponements due to access issues…
🚚 Did you know that our state-of-the-art Combination Truck does more than just Flushing, Suction, and in-line Root Cutting of pipelines? It also boasts advanced Hydro Excavation capabilities, making it a one-stop solution for multiple scopes of work on site!…
🌧️ Just in the nick of time before the rain started pouring! 👷♂️ Our team recently tackled a challenging project for a valued client: conducting a CCTV Inspection condition assessment on a 375mm stormwater pipe. This task was initially deemed…
🔥Our team has been on fire lately! 🌟 Between maintaining and inspecting stormwater and wastewater assets and crafting proposals for upcoming projects, we’ve barely had a moment to catch our breath. But we couldn’t wait any longer to share some…