Decision-support platform presented for water and sanitation infrastructure investments

The smart solution will help improve environmental performance.

SUEZ, a major player in environmental services, showcased AssetAdvanced, the company’s latest innovative solution, at Singapore International Water Week 2022. By deploying this decision-support platform, water service and sanitation managers are able not only to expand their knowledge of current assets, but also reduce risks and cost overruns from infrastructure failures, as well as make informed decisions on future investments. AssetAdvanced is compatible with all types of urban services including public lighting, light signalling, urban development, and urban heating and cooling networks. A key component in the decision-making process, the maintenance and replacement of assets within local communities often represents as much as one third of investments. Expected investments may be reduced by 30%, based on

insights provided by the AssetAdvanced planning solution.

The AssetAdvanced process

• AssetAdvanced collates available asset data from sources such as sensors, inspections, operational data from geographic information system (GIS) etc, into a single analysis, simulation, and visualisation platform. • Next, AssetAdvanced implements a multi-purpose and multi-criteria solution to develop scenarios reviewing the current and future state of assets which, in turn, identify failure risks, and potential impacts on service. • Based on data interpretation, AssetAdvanced then recommends inspection and replacement plans that are repurposed to meet the relevant priorities. As such, the solution aims to make assets last longer (networks and plants), in

addition to reducing environmental impact, and ensuring continuity and service quality for users. “Now more than ever, the deployment of effective asset management is a cornerstone issue for local communities against the background of ageing infrastructure and increased pressure on water resources. To address this challenge, we are pleased to launch our all-new offering – AssetAdvanced. AssetAdvanced is the product of our group’s longstanding expertise in water network and plant management, which we have leveraged and integrated with our know-how in data processing and digital solutions. The AssetAdvanced offering will bolster our range of smart solutions designed to improve regional environmental performance”, said Mr Charles Chami, Senior Vice-President, SUEZ Smart & Environmental Solutions Business Line.

SUEZ awarded contract by Sydney Water Corporation to upgrade Prospect Water Filtration Plant

Through collaboration with Sydney Water Corporation (SWC), SUEZ has been operating the Prospect Water Filtration Plant (PWFP). Operated by SUEZ since 1993, through an extended build-operate-transfer contract that currently runs until 2035, the PWFP is the largest water filtration plant in Australia. It supplies reliable drinking water to 85% of Sydney’s population. In order to maintain the high performance of the PWFP, in light of its criticality to the residents, SWC awarded a contract to SUEZ in December 2021, to upgrade important aspects of the plant. The works contracted by SWC include the implementation of a new sodium hypochlorite dosing system, the increase of the usable capacity of the existing Clearwater tanks (CWTs), and the upgrade of the plant control system. SUEZ plans to complete the work by August 2023. The new contract aims to continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the plant in its infrastructure and operation, and continue to serve the water demands of the communities, while also accommodating the longer-term stresses of population growth and climate change.

The Prospect Water Filtration Plant in Sydney, Australia.