GroundWave Drilling Services
Key takeaways
- Category: Drilling Contractors, Drilling Tools & Equipment
- Based in: Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and 6 more locations
- Serves: Australia
- Operating: Seven years involvement in every major sonic drilling program in Australia
Groundwave Drilling Services is an ISO-accredited drilling company providing drilling services to the mining, construction, and environmental sectors. The company is at the forefront of pioneering sonic drilling in Australia and operates the industry’s largest sonic drilling fleet in Australia with 10 sonic drilling rigs, with drill platforms ranging from 3000kg to 18000kg, making it the largest and most versatile provider in the APAC region.
The company’s rigs can drill to depths of 240m and handle both small and large projects. Groundwave Drilling approaches every task with the belief that it can be done and possesses the skills and experience to overcome challenging jobs in remote locations. The team has a history of adapting to changing conditions on the job with expertise earned through experience.
Groundwave Drilling prioritises safety and responsibility in all aspects of operations. The company’s occupational health and safety system is accredited with PAS99:2012 and supported by real-time software that captures and records data related to accidents, injuries, equipment faults, downtime, and environmental issues. Incident and hazard reporting and investigation procedures allow the company to identify potential safety risks and prevent harm to staff and clients. Equipment is, safe, and well-maintained with the necessary training, systems, and tools to safely complete projects.
As an environmentally conscious organisation, Groundwave Drilling strives to minimise impact on surrounding areas. Before starting a project, the company conducts environmental impact assessments and devises solutions to reduce negative effects on vegetation, wildlife, and waterways, complying with all environmental regulations.
Groundwave Drilling has a diverse range of drilling equipment allowing a full range of drilling methods. The company’s experience in remote drilling and execution of problematic drilling programs is at the forefront of the drilling industry. The highly mobile fleet of equipment is modern, supported by world’s best practice preventative maintenance systems and programs. The highly trained service team constantly looks for ways to improve fleet optimisation. Management and staff have worked on many projects around the world with an extensive peer group that can advise and consult on diverse and challenging programs and projects.
The Directors of Groundwave Drilling have been involved in every major sonic drilling program conducted in Australia over the last seven years, developing innovative technology that has improved the way sonic drilling is conducted in Australia. The team of drilling professionals has the experience and knowledge to find solutions to the most difficult drilling problems. Clients can be confident that the company will arrive on site with the right culture, work habits and equipment required to complete contracted work to the highest standards.
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Company details
- Projects and clients
- Environmental Closure Drilling Hidden Valley Mine Site PNG, Olympic Dam Mine Site SA, Lihir PH15 Expansion Lihir Island PNG
- Scale
- 10 sonic drilling rigs, drill platforms ranging from 3000kg to 18000kg, drilling depths to 240m, 70 metre sonic drilling depth, 150 metre diamond drilling depth, 200 metre sonic drilling depth, 300 metre diamond drilling depth, drilling with as little as 1% deviation to depth, RIG 1 drilling depth sonic 70m diamond 150m, RIG 2 diamond drilling 300m NQ, rotary drilling 100m, down hole hammer 100m, solid stem auger 30m, RIG 3 diamond drilling 100m, NQ rotary drilling 40m, down hole hammer 40m, solid stem auger 20m, RIG 5 sonic drilling 200m, diamond drilling 200m, RIG 6 sonic drilling 120m, diamond drilling 200m, RIG 7 sonic drilling 200m, diamond drilling 300m NQ, RIG 8 sonic drilling 200m, diamond drilling 300m NQ, RIG 9 sonic drilling 200m, diamond drilling 300m NQ, RIG 10 sonic drilling 200m, diamond drilling 300m NQ, RIG 1 weight 18 tonne, RIG 2 weight 6.2 tonnes, RIG 3 weight 2.75 tonnes, RIG 5 weight 15 tonnes, RIG 6 weight 11.5 tonnes, RIG 7 weight 17.7 tonnes, RIG 8 weight 17.7 tonnes, RIG 9 weight 17.7 tonnes, RIG 10 weight 17.7 tonnes, 73 installations, 30 years
- Also worth knowing
- Industry's largest sonic drilling fleet in Australia, largest and most versatile provider in APAC region, Directors involved in every major sonic drilling program in Australia over the last seven years, developed innovative cutting edge technology that improved sonic drilling in Australia, Boart Longyear supplied equipment, Duncan Black Managing Director with over 30 years experience in operations sales and administration in mining construction and drilling industries, Master's in Business Management, Diploma in Training and Frontline Management, Certificate 4 in Workplace Training, Paul Griffiths Technical Services Manager and Director with innovative project management skills from Boart Longyear experience, previously led sonic drilling operations in Christchurch New Zealand for Boart Longyear, Certificate 4 in Drilling, drilling licenses in all states and territories of Australia, Diploma in Project Management, Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety, Cameron Gosling Maintenance Manager with experience managing mobile fleet for drilling services in remote and offshore areas, Diploma of Engineering in diesel, qualified Chief Mechanic and Hydraulics Mechanic, business management qualifications
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Where is GroundWave Drilling Services listed in the directory?
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What does GroundWave Drilling Services supply?
Piston Sampling, Pre-Collaring, Casings Installs, SPT and Split Spoon Sampling, Vapor Extraction Wells Installs, Well Decommission, Well Development, Waste Dump Sampling, Mineral Exploration, Mine Tailings Investigations, Landfill Drilling, Bulk Sampling, Packer Testing, Reservoir/dam walls, Vibrating Wire Piezometers, Inclinometer Installation, Angle holes, Leachate well drilling and construction, Conformation Cores for Ground Improvement, Continuous Core Sampling, Dry Sample Recovery, Difficult Tight Low Access Works, Over Water Drilling, Groundwater Monitoring Wells, Grouting, Undisturbed Samples U50/U63 Tube Installation, Multi Chamber Wells, Piezometer Installations, In Hole Instrument Installations, Micro Piling, Diamond coring, Sonic drilling, Solid flight auger, Mud rotary drilling, Down hole hammer, Denison Sampling, Bulk sampling sonic, Standard Penetration Tests, Push Tubes, Non Destructive Drilling
Where is GroundWave Drilling Services based?
Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia, South Australia, ACT, Tasmania, Clontarf Queensland This is the head office; contact them for the full territory they cover.
Which industries does GroundWave Drilling Services work in?
mining, construction, environmental, geology
What equipment or products does GroundWave Drilling Services offer?
RIG 1 - Truck Mounted Drill with Sonic Diamond Dual Head, RIG 2 - DB520 Lightweight Multipurpose Drill, RIG 3 - FRASTE MD/PL Tight Access Drill, RIG 5 - Comacchio MC900P Dual Head Sonic Diamond Drill, RIG 6 - LS250 Multipurpose Sonic Diamond Drill, RIG 7 - LS600 Large Sonic Diamond Drill, RIG 8 - LS600 Large Sonic Diamond Drill, RIG 9 - LS600 Large Sonic Diamond Drill, RIG 10 - LS600 Large Sonic Diamond Drill, Boart Longyear Sonic drilling rigs, PQ diamond coring, HQ diamond coring, NQ diamond coring, NMLC coring, Solid Stem Auger, Mud Rotary Drilling, Down Hole Hammer, Fraste hydraulic system, Auto SPT Hammer, Onboard 3000ltr water supply, Hydraulic Rod Presenter, Hydraulic Breakout Table, Bredell trash and grout pump, Bean pump, Rotation cage, Multiple Estops, Rod Presenter, MiniSonic head, Rod Handler, Rod and Casing Clamps, Rotation guard, Gantry Air Hoist, Rubber tracks, Track crawler base, Radio remote control, Boart Longyear supplied equipment
How long has GroundWave Drilling Services been operating?
seven years involvement in every major sonic drilling program in Australia
What certifications does GroundWave Drilling Services hold?
ISO-accredited, PAS99:2012, Industrial Special Plant and Property Damage insurance, Road risk insurance 20 million, Public and Products liability insurance 20 million, Work cover insurance, fully insured
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