Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Drilling Partner for Groundwater and Exploration
Established in 1959, our company has built a reputation as a trusted drilling partner with over six decades of experience. We specialise in groundwater drilling, exploration, and large-diameter services for domestic, agricultural, commercial, and mining sectors. Our family-owned business combines third-generation expertise with innovative techniques to deliver cost-effective solutions tailored to client needs. With a focus on integrity and quality, we utilise purpose-built equipment and in-house developed methodologies to tackle challenging drilling conditions. Our team's 120 years of combined experience ensures optimal results across diverse projects, from environmental control bores to coal-bed methane drainage.We maintain open communication channels to foster continuous improvement and long-term client relationships. Licensed in NSW and QLD, we prioritise sustainable practices to secure resources for future generations. Our commitment to excellence has earned partnerships with major organisations like SEQ Water and Sibelco. As industry leaders, we aim to transform everyday challenges into reliable water supply solutions. Looking ahead, the third generation continues to build on our legacy of innovation and trust.
Services
Groundwater Drilling
Exploration Drilling
Dewatering Services
Large Diameter Drilling
Bore Rehabilitation
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of drilling expertise across diverse sectors.
- Our team has 120 years of combined industry experience.
- We utilise in-house developed techniques for challenging conditions.
- We maintain purpose-built, well-maintained equipment for efficiency.
- Our focus on sustainability ensures long-term resource viability.
Services
Groundwater Drilling
Specialist drilling for residential, agricultural, and commercial water supplies. We utilise advanced techniques to access sustainable groundwater sources in challenging formations. Our services ensure reliable water access for livestock, irrigation, and town supplies.
Exploration Drilling
Diamond coring and reverse circulation drilling for mineral and coal exploration. We provide accurate subsurface data for resource assessment projects. Our expertise includes deep-hole drilling up to 1500m depths for mining clients.
Dewatering Services
High-volume dewatering bores for construction and mining operations. We implement monitoring systems to manage groundwater levels. Our solutions prevent water accumulation in unstable formations during infrastructure projects.
Large Diameter Drilling
Specialist drilling for mine service holes and environmental control. We handle coal-bed methane drainage and paste fill holes up to 600mm diameter. Our capabilities include 200m depth air-core drilling for exploration projects.
Bore Rehabilitation
Cleaning and restoration of existing water bores to improve efficiency. We conduct pump testing and monitoring to extend bore lifespan. Our services optimise water yield for agricultural and municipal supplies.
People
Phillip Slade Drilling
Managing Director
Third-generation driller with 40+ years' experience since 1983. Specialises in large-diameter water drilling and environmental control bores. Previously trained as a maintenance fitter in coal mines, managing the company since 1983.
Questions
What drilling services do you offer?
We provide groundwater drilling, exploration drilling, dewatering, large-diameter drilling, and bore rehabilitation services for domestic, agricultural, and mining sectors.
How experienced is your team?
Our third-generation family business has 60+ years of combined drilling experience, with 120 years of collective industry expertise across multiple sectors.
Are you licensed for NSW and QLD projects?
Yes, we hold valid drilling licenses for both New South Wales and Queensland operations.
What makes your drilling techniques unique?
We use in-house developed methods like Dual Tube Flooded Reverse Circulation for unstable formations and Large Diameter Air Core drilling up to 200m depths.
Do you handle mining industry projects?
Yes, we specialise in mine service drilling including coal-bed methane drainage, paste fill holes, and environmental control bores for major mining clients.
Reviews (1)
Peter Waters
Jun 30, 2019
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Drilling a bore is a process of uncertainty - about whether the water is, how deep to go, when to stop drilling etc. Phil and Luke were frank about these uncertainties, keep us informed about progress and were realistic in their assessments of the benefits and costs of going deeper or stopping. Not a cheap exercise but they were fair in addressing the (inevitable) added costs as the drilling unfolded.
