StreamliNZ is a joint project between E-Type Engineering Ltd
and the University of Otago

StreamliNZ

the flume for sport science medicine and commercial applications

The StreamliNZ flume is a world class, high-performance, high-tech flume.

As a joint venture between the University of Otago and E-Type Engineering Ltd, StreamliNZ has the distinct advantage of being able to offer both innovative, high-quality engineering and strong, reliable performance data, plus comprehensive pre-delivery training.

The partnership evolved following the successful development, design and construction of the flume at the university’s Human Performance Centre.

DesignPower (NZ) Ltd was contracted to design the flume to meet more exacting specifications and E-Type Engineering Ltd (NZ) was contracted to construct and install the flume.

StreamlinNZ was subsequently formed for the marketing and future development of the flume. The University of Otago is pre-eminent in the fields of human performance and health. The Human Performance Centre was established in 1986 and has worked with elite athletes in a wide range of sports, including New Zealand’s All Blacks (rugby) and Silver Ferns (netball). The university is New Zealand’s oldest and the only one with a presence in all four main cities.

E-Type Engineering Ltd specialises in ‘design and build’ projects particularly in the aluminium, hydro-energy, aquatic and tourism industries. The company was established in 1971 and is part of the Walker Engineering Group.

The project team for the development of the university’s flume was led by Dr Alan Walmsley of the University of Otago Physical Education Department, and included biomechanist Dr Barry Wilson. The principal design consultant was Peter Reimann of DesignPower Ltd.

High-Tech • High-Performance • World Class