Local Council – Thermostatic Mixing Valve (TMV) Testing
Client Background
A major metropolitan council oversees a wide range of community spaces—leisure centres, libraries, childcare facilities, sporting pavilions, and civic buildings. With thousands of people using these venues daily, maintaining safe water temperatures wasn’t just about compliance. It was about protecting community health.
Scope of Works
At this facility, our team was roped in to carry out a large-scale TMV compliance program.
This included:
- Annual testing of 500+ valves in line with AS 4032.3 and VBA regulations.
- Servicing and calibration to safeguard high-risk facilities such as childcare centres, aged care homes, and aquatic centres.
- Digital logging and reporting through AFP’s AroFlo platform for complete asset visibility.
- Risk assessment followed by recommendations for asset renewal, remedial works, and long-term lifecycle planning.
Approach
To complete the works with minimal disruption, AFP tailored its approach.
We deployed:
- Localised Technicians: By deploying technicians based locally, we achieved rapid response times with minimal operational downtime.
- Focus on Continuity of Services: Our team coordinated with the council workers for the project, ensuring the public facilities function seamlessly.
- Digital Data Presentation: We logged in the details of all 500 TMVs in the AroFlo software, thereby creating a compliance register with automated scheduling.
- OHS & Risk Management: We implemented site-specific SWMS through the SafetyCulture iAuditor. It is fully aligned with AFP’s ISO-aligned Quality and WHS systems.
- Transparent communication: Non-compliant results were flagged instantly, allowing for rapid fixes and reduced risk exposure.
Outcomes
The program delivered measurable success:
- 500 TMVs tested, serviced, and certified on schedule.
- 100% compliance across all community facilities.
- Zero safety incidents.
- Created a new digital asset register with test history and future scheduling.
- Long-term value through proactive planning and budget forecasting.
Value Delivered
This project was about giving the council and the community peace of mind by ticking all the compliance boxes. By combining expertise, a proactive workforce, and smart digital tools, we delivered a program that enhanced safety, reduced risks, and set up the council for smarter long-term asset management.