Why choose Horizontal Directional Drilling?

Advantages of Horizontal Directional Drilling over “Open Cut Methods”

Environmentally Friendly

• Less Surface area disturbed
• Reduced carbon footprint generated due to the non removal and replacement of surface
• Reduced air, noise and visual pollution

Safer

• Reduced exposed worksite lessens the danger to workers and the community
• Reduced chances of interfering with existing services

Cost and time efficiencies

• Minimal disruption to surface activities and structures
• Reduced adverse impacts on community, business and commuters
• No trenches means
  - minimised reinstatement
  - less expense, no shoring
  - less visual pollution
  - fewer vehicles/ equipment and workers onsite
  - safer
• Less delays due to adverse weather conditions
• Reduced construction time

Increased Opportunities

• Ability to traverse rivers, roads and rail lines
• Ability to access under foundations and buildings
• Suitable for sensitive and historical areas