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Presented by Peter Meijers

UNESCO-IHEWater-market April 10th 2014

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Technical Solutions

for sustainability

and effective low cost

Operation & Maintenance

of open drains

The Dutch way.

Conver and Herder

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Maintenance is important

• to maintain a sustainable system

• for rural water quality and water quantity

• to create a safe environment with a reliable drainage system and reduced risk of flooding

• to assure water for irrigation, boost agriculture and increase yields

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No sustainable system without maintenance

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No Maintenance => Damage

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Landslides and Erosion

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Why Herder and Conver ?

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Experience since 1947

• Specialised in the supply of special equipment for canal maintenance.

• Reliability

• Quality from The Netherlands

• Professionalism

• Flexibility

• Dedication

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Creating a sustainable system through regular maintenance

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calculatedcapacity

original designof a canal

Chemicals are no option !

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Often used Draglines

DAMAGED CANALS

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low capacity with neglected open drains

Destruction of cross section

Expensive rehabilitation necessary

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Creating a sustainable system through regular maintenance

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Equipment for Maintenance

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Equipment for Maintenance

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Equipment for Maintenance

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Using the right equipment at the right moment is essential.

• Water Management Training• Allocating yearly budgets for maintenance• Training of involved people• Introduction of a regular maintenance schedule• Acquiring the right equipment for maintenance • Spending the budgets on maintenance to create

a sustainable drainage and irrigation system and prevent large scale rehabilitation projects.

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Time to wake up!

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Both Herder and Conver can be of assistance providing equipment and/or knowledge!

Thank you for your attention

And good luck in your future

www.conver.com www.herder.com