How fast can a house connection be created from a water main? Less than five minutes, as Orange City Council water staff proved on Wednesday.
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The Water Industry Operators Association of Australia held a conference at Orange PCYC this week, featuring the latest equipment and knowledge for managing water.
Daniel Eassie and Adam Whitely's winning effort:
But it was also a chance for council staff from Orange, Dubbo and Singleton to get their hands dirty.
Eight teams faced off in a two-day competition on who could tap an iron water main the fastest - tapping refers to creating a watertight connection to a water main, which can then be connected to a house.
Orange's Daniel Eassie and Adam Whitely won with a time of four minutes, 48 seconds.
A donation to be made to a charity of the pair's choice.
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Danielle Cetinski
Danielle started at the Kiama Independent in 2010 before moving to the Central Western Daily in 2014. She covers council, court, politics, general news and business, and elections are her favourite time of the year. Got a tip? Email danielle.cetinski@centralwesterndaily.com.au
Danielle started at the Kiama Independent in 2010 before moving to the Central Western Daily in 2014. She covers council, court, politics, general news and business, and elections are her favourite time of the year. Got a tip? Email danielle.cetinski@centralwesterndaily.com.au
