SELECTED PROJECTS
Cooperation Workshop ,Water losses in drinking water supply systems‘, Hirschwang (Austria)
Project Scope:
In a 2-day workshop experts from Austria, Germany and Switzerland (OVGW, DVGW, SVGW, water utilities and universities) discussed main topics of water loss management and exchanged experiences. Blue Networks was responsible for the program coordination and workshop moderation.
Client and workshop organiser: MA 31 - Vienna Water
Duration: April to October 2012, Workshop in September 2012
Golf Course Grottenhof, Kaindorf a. d. Sulm (Austria)
Project Management and Coordination of Environmental Impact Study
Project Scope:
Project Management and coordination of an Environmental Impact Study of a 9-hole golf course in a NATURA-2000 ecological protection area. Coordination of planning activities and technical consultants, preparation of environmental impact study documents, assessment of environmental compatibility of the project.
Client: Golfpark Grottenhof GmbH & Co KG
Duration: since May 2012 (ongoing)
Golf Course Grottenhof, Kaindorf a. d. Sulm (Austria)
Geological Study - Soil Analysis
Project Scope:
Assessment of soil and groundwater conditions, 6 testing excavations, soil sampling for geophysical analysis, evaluation of geological resources and description of groundwater conditions.
Client: CI Golfpark Grottenhof
Duration: May to July 2012
BV Pichler, Zettling (Austria)
Geotechnical Study and Concept for Surface Water Drainage
Project Scope:
Conduction and documentation of testing excavation and preparation of a geotechnical and hydrogeological expert report for a private property. Preparation of a concept for surface water management including concept for retention and flow control to run-off system.
Client: private client
Duration: July to September 2012
WLWG Edlach, Edlach (Austria)
Technical and Hygienic Inspection according §134 WRG (Austrian Water Law)
Project Scope:
On-site audit of water supply system and documentation of operation and maintenance including the assessment of the technical and hygienic condition of the system, definition of technical and organisational improvement measures and generation of an expert report.
Client: Water Supply Cooperative Edlach
Duration: July 2012
BV Assigal, Goldes (Austria)
Geotechnical Study and Concept for Surface Water Drainage
Project Scope:
Conduction and documentation of testing excavation and preparation of a geotechnical and hydrogeological expert report for a private property. Preparation of a concept for surface water management including concept for retention and flow control to run-off system.
Client: private client
Duration: Juni 2012
BV Pressnitz, Krumegg (Austria)
Geotechnical Study and Concept for Surface Water Drainage
Project Scope:
Conduction and documentation of testing excavation and preparation of a geotechnical and hydrogeological expert report for a private property. Preparation of a concept for surface water management including concept for retention and flow control to run-off system.
Client: private client
Duration: June 2012
Projects
Publications:
Courtesy of: MA31 - Vienna Water
Exhibition and Storage Building, Hollenegg (Austria)
Geotechnical Study and Concept for Surface Water Drainage
Project Scope:
Conduction and documentation of testing excavations and preparation of a geotechnical and hydrogeological expert report for a 60m x 30m industrial building. Preparation of a concept for surface water management including concept for retention and flow control to run-off system.
Client: Prattes Maschinen-Handels GmbH
Duration: March 2013
Weingut Georgiberg, Berghausen (Austria)
Concept for Waste Water Disposal
Project Scope:
Development of a concept for the management of waste water of a winery. Layout and dimensioning of neutralisation plant, equalisation tank and pumping station for disposal of water to the public sanitary sewer system.
Client: Karl Gluschitsch e.U.
Duration: February to March 2013
WVA WG Steg, Anger (Austria)
Technical and Hygienic Inspection according §134 WRG (Austrian Water Law)
Project Scope:
On-site audit of water supply system and documentation of operation and maintenance including the assessment of the technical and hygienic condition of the system, definition of technical and organisational improvement measures and generation of an expert report.
Client: Water Supply Cooperative Steg
Duration: August to September 2013
WVA Municipality Naintsch, Anger (Austria)
Technical and Hygienic Inspection according §134 WRG (Austrian Water Law)
Project Scope:
On-site audit of water supply system and documentation of operation and maintenance including the assessment of the technical and hygienic condition of the system, definition of technical and organisational improvement measures and generation of an expert report.
Client: Municipality Naintsch
Duration: August to September 2013
WVA WG Rollsdorf, Rollsdorf (Austria)
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Project Scope:
Developement of an Operation and Maintenance Manual according to OVGW directive W 85 including preparation of complementary documents such as hydraulic scheme, overview map, testing plan.
Client: Water Supply Cooperative Rollsdorf
Duration: August to September 2013
WVA WG Rollsdorf, Rollsdorf (Austria)
Technical and Hygienic Inspection according §134 WRG (Austrian Water Law)
Project Scope:
On-site audit of water supply system and documentation of operation and maintenance including the assessment of the technical and hygienic condition of the system, definition of technical and organisational improvement measures and generation of an expert report.
Client: Water Supply Cooperative Rollsdorf
Duration: August to September 2013
BV Pansi, Hart bei Graz (Austria)
Expert Report - Concept for Surface Water Drainage
Project Scope:
Preparation of a concept for surface water management including calculation of infiltration rate and concept for rain water use.
Client: private client
Duration: June to September 2013
BV Koenig-Merzilkar, Graz (Austria)
Geotechnical Study
Project Scope:
Conduction and documentation of testing excavations and preparation of a geotechnical expert report including geotechnical parameters.
Client: private client
Duration: Juni 2013
WVA Municipality Stambach, Stambach (Austria)
Technical and Hygienic Inspection according §134 WRG (Austrian Water Law)
Project Scope:
On-site audit of water supply system and documentation of operation and maintenance including the assessment of the technical and hygienic condition of the system, definition of technical and organisational improvement measures and generation of an expert report.
Client: Municipality Stambach
Duration: October to November 2013
WVA WG Hainsdorf, Hainsdorf-Brunnsee (Austria)
Technical and Hygienic Inspection according §134 WRG (Austrian Water Law)
Project Scope:
On-site audit of water supply system and documentation of operation and maintenance including the assessment of the technical and hygienic condition of the system, definition of technical and organisational improvement measures and generation of an expert report.
Client: Water Supply Cooperative Hainsdorf
Duration: October to November 2013
WVA WG Kalvarienberg, St. Peter am Ottersbach (Austria)
Technical and Hygienic Inspection according §134 WRG (Austrian Water Law)
Project Scope:
On-site audit of water supply system and documentation of operation and maintenance including the assessment of the technical and hygienic condition of the system, definition of technical and organisational improvement measures and generation of an expert report.
Client: Water Supply Cooperative Kalvarienberg
Duration: October to November 2013
Irrigation Well Weber, Bad Radkersburg (Austria)
Well Testing for an Irrigation Well
Project Scope:
Planning and conduction of a well test in steps and hydrogeological monitoring of neighboring wells. Analysis of well test and calculation of well and ground parameters. Preparation of a hydrogeological expert report and permission process.
Client: private client
Duration: February to April 2014
BV Schimautz, Mitterfladnitz (Austria)
Ground Investigation, Geotechnical Study
Project Scope:
Conduction and documentation of testing excavations and preparation of a geotechnical expert report for a private property including geotechnical parameters.
Client: private client
Duration: January 2014
BV Kern, Oberfahrenbach, Großklein (Austria)
Ground Investigation, Geotechnical Study
Project Scope:
Conduction and documentation of testing excavations and preparation of a geotechnical expert report for a private property including geotechnical parameters.
Client: private client
Duration: January 2014
Hawle Information Day for Consulting Engineers and Governmental Officials
Presentation in Series of Seminars (Austria)
Project Scope:
Presentation of water treatment options using membrane technologies, especially referring to ultrafiltration and a case study for water rich in humic acids. Several presentations at different locations.
Client: Hawle Armaturenwerke GmbH
Duration: June 2013 to March 2014
WVA WG Sölsnitz, Sölsnitz (Austria)
Technical and Hygienic Inspection according §134 WRG (Austrian Water Law)
Project Scope:
On-site audit of water supply system and documentation of operation and maintenance including the assessment of the technical and hygienic condition of the system, definition of technical and organisational improvement measures and generation of an expert report.
Client: Water Supply Cooperative Sölsnitz
Duration: March 2014
WVA WG Neudorf, Neudorf (Austria)
Technical and Hygienic Inspection according §134 WRG (Austrian Water Law)
Project Scope:
On-site audit of water supply system and documentation of operation and maintenance including the assessment of the technical and hygienic condition of the system, definition of technical and organisational improvement measures and generation of an expert report.
Client: Water Supply Cooperative Neudorf
Duration: February 2014
BV Kellersperg, Greisdorf (Austria)
Ground Investigation, Geotechnical Study
Project Scope:
Conduction and documentation of testing excavations and preparation of a geotechnical expert report for a private property including geotechnical parameters.
Client: private client
Duration: March 2014
DVGW PK W-PK-2-4-15 (Germany)
Working Group on Revision of German Water Loss Guideline DVGW W 392
Project Scope:
Consultancy regarding water loss performance indicators and water loss assessment. Discussion of international experiences in water loss assessment and experiences gained in Austria when revising the Austrian water loss guideline OVGW W 63 in 2009. Guest member at PK meetings in Unna, Munich, Bonn, Stuttgart and Munich.
Client: DVGW
Duration: March 2014 to April 2015
WVA WG Neudorf, Neudorf (Austria)
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Project Scope:
Implementation of an Operation and Maintenance Manual for the water supply utility according to requirements of OVGW directive W 85.
Client: Water Supply Cooperative Neudorf
Duration: March 2014 to July 2014
WVA WG Neudorf, Neudorf (Austria)
Digital Network Map
Project Scope:
Digitalisation of existing network maps to CAD and preparation of overview map including relevant network information such as pipe diameter, material, hydrants, pumping stations, storage tanks, etc.
Client: Water Supply Cooperative Neudorf
Duration: March 2014 to December 2014
BV Hoeritzsch, Bad Radkersburg (Austria)
Geothermal Groundwater Use
Project Scope:
Hydrogeological investigation and preparation of an expert report including hydrogeological statement and technical data for the permission according the Austrian water law of a geothermal groundwater use (21 kW) for a private property.
Client: private client
Duration: April to June 2014
BV Rudigier, Bad Radkersburg (Austria)
Geothermal Groundwater Use
Project Scope:
Hydrogeological investigation and preparation of an expert report including hydrogeological statement and technical data for the permission according the Austrian water law of a geothermal groundwater use (14 kW) for a private property.
Client: private client
Duration: April to June 2014
WVA WG Lassing-Kirchdorf, Lassing (Austria)
Technical and Hygienic Inspection according §134 WRG (Austrian Water Law)
Project Scope:
On-site audit of water supply system and documentation of operation and maintenance including the assessment of the technical and hygienic condition of the system, definition of technical and organisational improvement measures and generation of an expert report.
Client: Water Supply Cooperative Lassing-Kirchdorf
Duration: May to June 2014
BV Wohnbau Leonhardbach, Graz (Austria)
Ground Investigation, Geotechnical Study
Project Scope:
Conduction and documentation of testing excavations and heavy dynamic probing (DPH), interpretation of geotechnical situation, recommendation for foundation and temporary building pit supporting system and preparation of a geotechnical expert report for a multi-story dwelling.
Client: Projekt Hohenrainstrasse GmbH & CO KG
Duration: June to July 2014
KABA Zimmermann, Kumberg (Austria)
Small sewage treatment plant (5 PE)
Project Scope:
Planning of small sewage treatment plant (SBR plant) with 5 PE capacity for a private property including preparation of documents for permission under the Water Act and approval process, supervision of construction works and processing of subventions.
Client: private client
Duration: May 2014, ongoing
WVA WG Lassing-Kirchdorf, Lassing (Austria)
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Project Scope:
Developement of an Operation and Maintenance Manual according to OVGW directive W 85 including preparation of complementary documents such as hydraulic scheme, overview map, testing plan.
Client: Water Supply Cooperative Lassing-Kirchdorf
Duration: April 2015, ongoing
Water Supply of Municipality Elsbethen (Austria)
Rehabilitation Planning Water Supply System - Basic Model
Project Scope:
Analysis of pipe network data in terms of material, diameter and age. Identification of critical pipe groups and evaluation of the long- and mid-term rehabilitation demand.
Client: Municipality Elsbethen,
Project conducted in Cooperation with Salzburg AG - Netze Wasser
Duration: November to December 2014
WVA Municipality Murfeld, Lichendorf (Austria)
New Construction of a Water Supply System, Design and Approval Process
Project Scope:
Preparation of hydrogeological and technical documents for the permission of a new drinking water well and drinking water distribution network according the Austrian water law.
Client: Municipality Murfeld
Duration: February 2015, ongoing
WVA WG Röhrl, Klöch (Austria)
Technical and Hygienic Inspection according §134 WRG (Austrian Water Law)
Project Scope:
On-site audit of water supply system and documentation of operation and maintenance including the assessment of the technical and hygienic condition of the system, definition of technical and organisational improvement measures and generation of an expert report.
Client: Water Supply Cooperative Röhrl
Duration: November to December 2014
Petriteich, Schloss Brunnsee, Weinburg (Austria)
Permission according Austrian Water Law, Approval Project
Project Scope:
Preparation of technical documents for the permission of a fish pond system according the Austrian water law, including technical description, survey, map, profiles and layouts of structural buildings. Analysis of operational procedures and fish stock as well as possible impacts on flood flow.
Client: Gutsverwaltung Schloss Brunnsee
Duration: Dezember 2014, ongoing
WVA WIG Kindthal, Kindberg (Austria)
Technical and Hygienic Inspection according §134 WRG (Austrian Water Law)
Project Scope:
On-site audit of water supply system and documentation of operation and maintenance including the assessment of the technical and hygienic condition of the system, definition of technical and organisational improvement measures and generation of an expert report.
Client: Kindthaler Wasserinteressensgemeinschaft
Duration: March to April 2015
BV van der Haak, Waltendorf, Graz (Austria)
Ground Investigation, Geotechnical Study
Project Scope:
Conduction and documentation of testing excavations and heavy dynamic probing (DPH), interpretation of geotechnical situation, recommendation for foundation and temporary building pit supporting system and preparation of a geotechnical expert report for a private property.
Client: private client
Duration: February to March 2015
BV Bellgardt/Haider, Leoben (Austria)
Concept for Surface Water Drainage
Project Scope:
Evaluation of the required retention volume on basis of ÖKOSTRA rain yield factors, preparation of a concept for surface water drainage and proof of infiltration capacity.
Client: private client
Duration: March to April 2015
BV Hartinger/Kölbl, Leibnitz/Kaindorf (Austria)
Concept for Surface Water Drainage
Project Scope:
Evaluation of the required retention volume on basis of ÖKOSTRA rain yield factors, preparation of a concept for surface water drainage and proof of infiltration capacity.
Client: private client
Duration: May to June 2015
Biomass Heating Plant Kaindorf, Leibnitz/Kaindorf (Austria)
New Construction of Process Water Supply Well, Design and Approval Process
Project Scope:
Preparation of hydrogeological and technical documents for the permission according the Austrian water law of a new well for the process water supply of a biomass district heating plant. Coordination of the approval process
Client: Nahwärme Tillmitsch GmbH & Co KG
Duration: May to July 2015
WVA Weitersfeld an der Mur, Weitersfeld an der Mur (Austria)
Technical and Hygienic Inspection according §134 WRG (Austrian Water Law)
Project Scope:
On-site audit of water supply system and documentation of operation and maintenance including the assessment of the technical and hygienic condition of the system, definition of technical and organisational improvement measures and generation of an expert report.
Client: Municipality Murfeld
Duration: March to April 2015
WVA WG Neudorf, Neudorf (Austria)
Renovation of service reservoir, suggestion for protection area
Project Scope:
Feasibility Study for the renovation of a drinking water service reservoir with 75 m³, analysis of possible renovation methodologies, cost analysis, renovation planning, tender process, supervision of renovation work.
Client: Wassergenossenschaft Neudorf
Duration: June 2015, ongoing
EIB Project: Support to NRW Reduction in Bulgaria
Water Loss Guideline, Training Workshops, Consulting, Water Loss Audits
Project Scope:
Joerg Koelbl supported the German consulting firm IncoWest with a European Investment Bank (EIB) programme to provide operational support to a number of municipalities and water companies throughout Bulgaria to reduce their Non-Revenue Water (NRW) and to improve the overall efficiency of water services. The overall objective of this programme is improving the extremely critical situation of high NRW in Bulgaria.
Joerg Koelbl prepared a National Water Loss Guideline together with a representative Working Group of Bulgarian Water Experts and Institutions. He conducted training workshops on Water Balance Calculation, NRW Performance Indicators and Benchmarking and provided consultancy services on NRW reduction for the town of Dobrich and for the bulk water supply system ‘Magistrala’. Further he carried out short NRW assessments for selected towns in Bulgaria.
Client: IncoWest GmbH (Germany), EIB (European Investment Bank)
Duration: January 2014 to August 2015
