Research body National ICT Australia will use computer modelling in NSW to predict the decay of underground water pipes, a venture it says could potentially save $700 million per year in Australia.
Australia's critical water mains break on average 7000 times each year due to age, material, soil type and other factors, NICTA said.
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http://www.theaustralian.com.au/australian-it/nicta-to-help-nsw-to-predict-water-pipe-failures/story-e6frgakx-1226576833910
