ABOUT US
OUR HISTORY
Founded in 1982 in Grafton, New South Wales, Under Road Boring Pty Ltd began as a trailblazer in trenchless technology, designing and building custom boring machines to deliver innovative solutions for clients across Australia. In the 1980s, we completed numerous road, creek, and driveway crossings, establishing a strong reputation for reliability and expertise.
A pivotal moment came in the late 1980s when we secured a contract in the Grafton region to install stormwater crossings using reinforced concrete jacking pipe (RCJP). This project prompted the development of our first microtunnelling machine, which we designed and manufactured in-house, enabling us to deliver the contract on time and within budget. The success of this venture fueled our growth, leading to the design of additional specialized machines and the expansion of our operations to serve a broader range of projects nation wide.
In 2016, we transitioned to Under Road Boring Australia Pty Ltd, retaining our dedicated team and family-owned values, with our founding director actively guiding machine design, fabrication, and on-site operations. Our commitment to innovation and quality has remained steadfast, building on decades of experience to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
Today, we specialize in advanced trenchless solutions, focusing on bed boring, small-scale auger boring and directional drilling HDD. Our bed boring services utilize a 40mm pilot shot, expandable to a maximum diameter of 450mm, accommodating pipes from 20mm to 400mm, while our small-scale auger boring capabilities support installations up to a 457mm diameter. These techniques provide precise and efficient pipeline and cable installations, ideal for residential, commercial, and utility projects in constrained or urban environments. Operating across Brisbane, Sydney, and surrounding regions, we continue to deliver tailored, high-quality solutions, driven by our legacy of innovation and commitment to client satisfaction. For large diameter projects contact our partner company at www.underroadboringaustralia.com
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ENVIRONMENTAL STATMENT
Bed boring, auger boring, and directional drilling are trenchless technologies that significantly reduce environmental impact compared to traditional open-cut methods. These techniques minimize surface disruption, preserving natural landscapes, urban green spaces, and sensitive ecosystems like wetlands or bushland. By requiring smaller worksites, they reduce soil disturbance, erosion, and sediment runoff, protecting local waterways and biodiversity. These methods also lower carbon emissions through reduced excavation and shorter project timelines. In Australia, where environmental regulations are stringent, these technologies support sustainable infrastructure development by avoiding extensive land clearing and minimizing disruption to native flora and fauna, aligning with goals for ecological preservation and community well-being.
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COST BENIFIT STATMENT
Bed boring, auger boring, and directional drilling offer significant cost advantages over traditional open-cut methods for installing underground infrastructure. These trenchless technologies reduce excavation needs, leading to lower labor, equipment, and material costs. By minimizing surface disruption, they eliminate expensive restoration of roads, pavements, and landscapes, which is particularly valuable in urban areas or sensitive environments. Faster project completion times further decrease labor and site management expenses. In Australia, where infrastructure projects face strict budgets and timelines, these methods also reduce costs associated with traffic management, environmental permits, and community disruptions, delivering efficient, cost-effective solutions for utilities, transportation, and construction projects.
OUR MISSION
Building a Sustainable Future
Industries We Support:
Our trenchless methods are widely used in Australia for installing or rehabilitating underground infrastructure with minimal disruption, especially in urban, environmentally sensitive, or rocky terrains. Demand is driven by sustainability regulations, aging infrastructure, and urban growth. Key industries include:
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Utility Sectors
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Water and Wastewater: For sewer upgrades, water mains, and stormwater systems, often in populated areas to avoid road closures.
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Natural Gas and Energy: Short crossings for gas pipelines and tie-ins
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Electric Power: Burying cables and conduits, including for renewable integrations like solar farms.
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Telecommunications: Fiber optic installation such as for the National Broadband Network
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Construction and Infrastructure:
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General Contractors: Subcontracted for urban developments, under road crossings, and civil works where low-impact methods are required.
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Oil, Gas, and Mining: Pipeline extensions and utility installations in remote sites, with companies serving mining operations.
Renewable Energy and Environmental:
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Transportation: Under public roadways, Residential streets where minimal disturbance to traffic flow is required.
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Road and Rail: Utility relocations under highways or rail lines, such as during ring road completions.
Councils, Municipalities, and Government Businesses:
Australian governments prioritize trenchless technologies for cost savings, reduced environmental impact and compliance with regulations. Nearly 40% of water infrastructure rehabs use these methods.
Urban utilities and stormwater, using trenchless for minimal disruption.
• State/Territory Departments and Authorities:
Infrastructure and transport bodies for highways, water, and energy.
• Government-Owned Utilities: Manage large-scale networks.
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