Our Services

Pneumatic Drilling & Bursting

At Austral Contractors, we provide fast, low-vibration pneumatic drilling and pipe-bursting services for underground utility installations and pipeline renewals across Australia. Our trenchless solutions eliminate the need for open excavation in sensitive, high-traffic, or congested areas, helping to preserve road surfaces, landscaping, and existing infrastructure. Using industry-leading Atlas Copco air tools, Grundoram pneumatic hammers, and Tracto-Technik Grundoburst 400G static bursting rigs (offering up to 400 tonnes of pulling force), our certified crews deliver efficient, precision-driven outcomes for every project.

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Pneumatic Drilling & Bursting

Our Pneumatic Drilling & Bursting Capabilities​
We specialise in a full range of professional drilling techniques, each suited to specific site conditions and project needs:
  • Rock Drilling – Air-powered percussion drilling through hard rock or boulder fields where hydraulic rigs can’t reach.
  • Pneumatic Pipe Bursting – Splits old pipes (75 mm–400 mm clay, concrete, PVC or cast iron) while simultaneously pulling in new PE or HDPE lines in the exact same path.
  • Horizontal Pneumatic Piercing – Mole drilling for accurate pilot bores under roads, rail lines, driveways or landscaped areas .
  • Pipe Ramming – Steel casing installation up to 1,000 mm diameter for road crossings or sleeve pipes.

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