Deconstruction & Replacement for Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

Safe transitions for aging water infrastructure

When water infrastructure can no longer meet operational or safety requirements, selective deconstruction or targeted replacement may be the best option.

VSL plans and executes these works with precision, whether removing damaged elements, upgrading for new use, or dismantling out-of-service assets.

Our teams work safely and efficiently, minimizing impact on ongoing operations, people, and the environment.

Our services for Deconstruction or Replacement

We support water infrastructure owners with carefully engineered interventions.

Using techniques such as hydrodemolition or precision cutting to avoid damage to adjacent components.

Design, fabrication and installation of new beams, walls, decks, or containment elements, matching modern standards.

To lift or shift structures safely during partial demolition or replacement phases.

Ensuring safe working environments in confined or wet areas, including underwater works when needed.

Including risk assessment, staging plans, and impact mitigation tailored to each site’s operational constraints.

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Why choose VSL for the deconstruction & replacement of Water Infrastructure?

  • Expertise in sensitive environments

    Our methods are designed for safety and precision, even in confined, water-exposed, or live-service conditions.

  • Custom engineering support

    We combine structural analysis, temporary works design, and execution under one roof, no generic approach.

  • Minimized downtime

    We plan around your operations to reduce or avoid service interruption wherever possible.

  • Smart reuse, less waste

    We prioritize selective deconstruction and re-use of materials to reduce environmental impact.

FAQs about the deconstruction and replacement of Water Infrastructure

Here are some of the questions we’re asked most often about the deconstruction and replacement of Water Infrastructure. If you have more, don’t hesitate to contact us!

When damage is beyond repair, adaptation isn’t viable, or regulations require full upgrades, targeted removal or replacement may be the most cost-effective solution.

Yes. Our teams are trained and equipped for operations in wet, confined, or hazardous conditions, using appropriate containment and safety systems.

We conduct detailed staging and risk assessments, use controlled techniques, and apply VSL’s proven expertise in temporary works and lifting.

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Let’s prepare your water asset for what’s next

Need to replace, dismantle or reconfigure part of your infrastructure?