A major local government authority required sediment removal from a town water reservoir to maintain water quality and asset performance.

The reservoir was a critical live water supply asset, meaning the cleaning works needed to be completed with minimal disruption to normal operations. Our team deployed a vacuum ROV system to remotely extract accumulated sediment from the reservoir floor delivering a safe, efficient cleaning solution with minimal disruption. The result of the operation was a significantly cleaner reservoir and improved overall condition.

The client needed to remove accumulated sediment from the reservoir without taking the asset offline, as it remained critical to supplying water to the town.

This required a solution that could operate effectively within a live, fully operational water asset while maintaining service continuity and minimising disruption. Traditional cleaning methods would have created greater operational impact and increased safety considerations for personnel working in or around the reservoir.

Deep Dive Division deployed a vacuum ROV system to remotely remove accumulated sediment from the reservoir floor while the asset remained operational. The system allowed our team to carry out targeted cleaning within the live reservoir environment, reducing the need for manual entry and minimising disruption to the town’s water supply. Using remotely operated equipment also enabled greater control during the works, supporting a safer and more efficient cleaning process. This approach provided the client with a practical maintenance solution that helped restore reservoir condition without requiring a full shutdown or major interruption to service.

Our operations successfully removed the sediment from the reservoir floor, significantly improving the overall cleanliness and condition of the asset. By using remote robotic cleaning technology, the client was able to maintain reservoir performance while avoiding the disruption associated with traditional offline cleaning methods. This approach also reduced safety risks by limiting the need for personnel to enter the reservoir. The works supported ongoing water quality management and helped extend operational effectiveness of the asset.

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