Why Have a Water Bore?
Water bores can be constructed for a number of uses such as:
- Agricultural Irrigation
- Small Acerage
- Gardening
- Industrial
- Town Water Supply
- Stock Supplies etc.
Are Licences or Permits Required?
In some areas a permit or licence may be required. A reputable licensed driller can advise on requirements. In all states water bore drillers must be licensed and drillers licenses are of various categories. The license must also be suitable for the type of bore being drilled, the type of drilling rig, and the process being used for the drilling operation.
Standards of Construction
A water bore must be constructed in accordance with the “minimum construction requirements for water bores in Australia”. These rules and standards are for everyones protection.
Positioning of a Borehole
A suitable site for a water borehole is really the land owners responsibility. Advice can be obtained from the department of environment and resource management Queensland Government, with regard to information on existing bores, depths, quantities and quality.
There are some scientific methods of selecting a water bore site. A local driller can often provide information on bores already drilled in your area. Water divining could be used to select a site and help increase the chances of obtaining useful supplies.
It is important to note that the very best hydro-geologist or borehole driller can only be guided by available evidence and can not guarantee the quality or quantity of water found.
How Much Does A Water Bore Cost?
We can provide a written quote of rates for drilling, casing, screens if required, development etc.
Types of Drilling
We are equipped for:
Cable Tool Drilling -In alluvial sands, gravels and soft formations
Rotary Mud – Soft formations – deep bores
Rotary Air – In solid formations – hard rock
Quality of Construction
We construct our water bores with suitable materials of a high standard to ensure long life.
When water supplies are obtained in sand aquifers, a good quality stainless steel bore screen is recommended to help reduce pump wear, increase the yield of the bore and minimise maintenance etc.
Quantity and Quality of the Water
No driller can guarantee the quantity or quality of the water that may be obtained but we do estimate the flow rate. We also test for salinity.
The yield of the water bore can be estimated during construction, either by bailing or air lift pumping.
An analysis of the bore water by a laboratory can be arranged. Salinity or conductivity can be determined on site by us.
Bore Diameters and Pump Sizes and Types
The bore diameter is determined by type of pump and pump size – we can help with this as we also supply and install bore pumps.
A quotation for a pump can be supplied once the bore depth and quantity have been determined. We generally use high quality stainless steel submersible bore pumps. These pumps are installed in the bore. They are out of sight and there is no noise. Other types of pumps are available and can be quoted for.
Our Guarantee To You
We do guarantee the quality of our workmanship. We do construct our water bores properly and to a high standard.
We are a member of the Australian Drilling Industry Association.
We hold a current drillers licence endorsed for class 2 drilling by the following methods:
- Cable Tool
- Rotary Air
- Rotary Mud
National Drillers Licence No. 2837
