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solution to Your Civil proJeCt
Quakers Hill Sewerage Treatment Plants is
in the north-western suburbs of Sydney.
This plant is the second largest in Sydney
and is responsible for 32 megalitres per
day of tertiary treated effluent. Starting
in August 2011 Sydney Water approved a
$57m upgrade to the facility to increase the
output and also to eliminate any overflows.

AVK Australia was pleased to be chosen as a supplier
for the new pump station at Quakers Hill. AVK supplied
12 x 150mm AVK Ball Check Valves to be attached to
the 600 mm inlet pipe manifold. What is extraordinary
about these ball check valves was in the way they were
installed onto the pipe Manifold. The AVK Ball Check/
Air Valves are installed vertically so the valve will remove
the air from the manifold at pump start up, allowing the
sewage fluid to flow into the treatment plant. This unusual
application of AVK ball check valves was established by
extensive consultation between AVK and SewerFix Wet
Weather Alliance to ensure the flow rates complied with
Sydney Water increased flow requirements.
The AVK Ball Check /Air valve released the air at a
rate of 15m per second velocity into to return pipe
line storage tank location the valves are able to
remove all the air at pump start up within 20 to 30
seconds. With pump start up occurs 10 to 12 times
over 24 hours period, this was an important element
to the successful operation of the plant.
The Quakers Hill upgrade was completed in late 2013 and
AVK was proud to be a part of this successful upgrade.

about aVK
aVK australia is a quality-endorsed company
specialising in the manufacture of a wide range of valves
and complimentary products and is a proven supplier
to markets such as water treatment, sewage processing,
dams and reservoirs, HVac, chemical processing,
marine sectors and unconventional gas projects.
as part of the aVK Group we pride ourselves on being one
of the world’s leading international valve manufacturers.
our product program comprises a large range of
valves, hydrants, pipe fittings and accessories, each
complying with the highest standards of quality,
safety and durability.
when you choose aVK, expect quality, expect service,
expect savings and expect solutions!

WHEN YOU ARE LOOKING FOR QUALITY,
SUPPORT, SOLUTIONS & SAVINGS.......
LOOK FOR THE AVK LOGO
For important infrastructure and civil work, you need to be sure that whatever products you
use are of the best quality available but also at the lowest life-cycle cost. AVK not only has
quality accreditation for a range of Australian & New Zealand Standard products but also has
accreditation for company and environmental management systems.
So to reduce ongoing costs, minimise lost productivity and repairs, choose the product you
know will perform every time. When you are looking for a proven supplier for quality valves
and complimentary products, look for the AVK logo to ensure you are receiving the best on
the market.
Expect quality, support, solutions and savings from AVK.

If you would like to visit our facility
to view our world class operations and
discover our product range,
please contact us on [phone] or via
www.avkvalves.com.au

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AVK Australia Pty Ltd

559A Grand Junction Road
Wingfield
South Australia 5013
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.avkvalves.com.au

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