MTU Phase 1: Location Device Feasibility Study

The MTU initiative commenced in 2005 and has a 15 year programme. 

The first phase of the project (2005-2009) comprised four research projects: a study investigating the feasibility of a multi-sensor platform; methods to determine the position of utilities using surveying methods, even in crowded urban environments; development of a common format for a cross utility company electronic records database; and resonant tags that increase the likelihood for detection of utilities fitted with the tags when using ground penetrating radar (these tags can be retrofitted to existing pipes during maintenance cycles or built into the walls during the construction of new pipes).  Each of these projects received further funding.