Today a majority of cities are facing significant challenges in pipe infrastructure asset management.
A large part of the current infrastructure was built by previous generations and is at or nearing its end of life.
In the mean time the society has evolved in such a way that the socio-economic impact of public works in densely populated area’s is not longer tolerated and any hindrance must be strictly limited.
Breaking up a road in the city centre to replace a pipe is only considered as a last resort.