Client Challenge
W.P:R. Service Srl was contacted in a critical situation where traditional pipeline repair methods were impossible. A vital supply pipeline serving the popular tourist destination of Positano was failing. The situation was compounded by:
- High Tourist Traffic: Positano was experiencing peak tourist season, requiring uninterrupted water supply.
- Scheduled Event: A major bicycle tour of Italy was scheduled to pass through the area imminently.
- Complex Infrastructure: The pipeline was embedded in reinforced concrete, making traditional excavation extremely difficult and costly.
- Regulatory Restrictions: ANAS, the Italian national roads authority, prohibited excavation in the area.
- Imminent Failure: The pipeline was on the verge of failure, threatening critical water supply.
The client faced a potential crisis with no apparent alternatives, leading to significant panic.
W.P:R. Service Srl Solution
W.P:R. Service Srl deployed their expertise in ASOE Pipeline rehabilitation, utilizing advanced pipe-in-liner technology. The team implemented a rapid, trenchless repair solution, overcoming the logistical and regulatory challenges.
Key Benefits & Outcomes:
- Rapid Deployment: The entire rehabilitation process was completed in less than 7 hours, preventing any disruption to the water supply.
- Trenchless Installation: The ASOE Pipe in Liner system was installed without any excavation, avoiding disruption to the concrete footpath, tourist traffic, and the scheduled bicycle tour.
- Regulatory Compliance: The trenchless solution adhered to ANAS regulations, avoiding any potential conflicts.
- Minimal Disruption: Tourists and residents experienced no interruption to their water supply.
- Client Satisfaction: The client expressed profound gratitude, stating, “You saved us,” highlighting the success of the project.
Client Value
W.P:R. Service Srl’s expertise in ASOE Pipeline rehabilitation provided a crucial solution in a time-sensitive and challenging situation. The ability to rapidly deploy a trenchless solution prevented a major crisis, saved the client from significant logistical and financial burdens, and ensured the continued flow of water to a vital tourist destination.