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FIGURE 2.2 High emergency cost expected for the pipe failures in urban
areas (Source: City of Fort Lauderdale Public Works Department.)

It is important in the planning process for the project owner to
clearly identify, define, and communicate the project priorities to all
those working on the project. The project owner should also perform
a self-audit of their project management to help ensure that conflict-
ing priorities are not inadvertently introduced into the project. The
following sections present detailed activities for the various renewal
and replacement methods.

2.2.1 Planning Activities
Proper planning helps to ensure that the project will meet the needs
and priorities of the owner. The major activities that are typically per-
formed during the planning phase include establishing project
requirements and objectives, assessing background, such as identify-
ing screening risks, constraints, and alternatives, collecting data, and
evaluating and selecting alternatives for design. Project planning
involves thorough considerations of all the project parameters such
as soil conditions, productivity, surface access, waste disposal, avail-
able surface area, and so on. The trenchless contractor should also be
creative for any feasible approaches to enhance the project efficiency.
Background Assessment
This activity identifies and evaluates the background factors for the
project. The background factors are usually nontechnical factors that