Water Infrastructure Services (WIS) successfully tendered for the removal and replacement of the roof structure on a Unitywater reservoir. As part of the tender, and due to very restrictive access to the site, WIS elected to utilise ‘aerial transportation of roof sheeting materials’ – a helicopter. This approach is innovative for both WIS and Unitywater. Thorough planning culminated in 20 lifts, 251 sheets weighing 7,800 kg ranging in length from 2.5 – 13.5 m being placed onto the reservoir roof undamaged.
This paper will provide a framework and approach for delivering innovation in project management regardless of the specific task. It uses our experience in performing the helicopter lift as the background, but these methods and approach can be applied to a multitude of settings.
Author
Shannon Biddulph, Project Director, Water Infrastructure Services