EQUIPMENT AND PROJECTS MACKAY

Ground Vac operates 7 x late model hydro excavation trucks equipped with reliable Vermeer vac units, 1 with an 8,000 litre spoil tank, 1 with a 4,500 litre spoil tank, and 5 trucks with 3000lt spoil tanks, 3 of which are also mine compliant.  In addition, we have a VM850 No Dig Vac Trailer for smaller jobs or those with limited access.

DBYD accredited location services (location of underground utilities) are conducted with a Radio Detection RD7200, a RIDGID SR-20 Line Locator complete with Sonde and a Rycom 8890 Transponder Locator.

Groundvac has worked on projects with Peak Downs, South Walker, Hail Creek, North Goonyella, Crinum and Poitrel mines, the Hay Point Coal and Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminals, Mackay Regional Council, BMD, Roebuck Civil, Bellwether, Ergon, Ventia to name a few.

Groundvac Hydro Excavation Truck with 8000 litre holding tank.

Hydro Excavation Equipment & Procedure

Hydro Excavation combines pressurised water and a high flow of air to simultaneously excavate and evacuate soil at a controlled rate. This process allows for quick, clean and precise evacuations. The soil and water slurry are conveyed to a truck-mounted holding tank. This eliminates the chance of run-off into stormwater drains and waterways, making it much more environmentally friendly than conventional excavation methods. Hydro Excavation has become the method of choice for many utility companies and municipal and state government departments when mapping, locating and exposing underground utilities.

Groundvac BMA compliant Hydro Excavation Truck with 3000 litre holding tank.

Benefits of Hydro Excavation with GroundVac

Speeds construction by the identification of the exact location of existing utilities. No damage to underground utilities and disruption of essential services avoids the financial liabilities associated with damage to these assets. Exact utility location reduces delays due to changes in planning. Pre-located utilities prevent costly downtime increasing productivity Smaller excavation profile reduces restoration time and costs and minimises environmental impact. Reduction of inconvenience and improvement of safety for the public.

An example of Groundvac's Hydro Excavation.

Hydro Excavation Projects

• Peak Downs
• South Walker
• Poitrel
• Crinum and North Goonyella Mines
• Mackay Regional Council
• The Hay Point Coal Terminal
• Mackay Regional Council
• Roebuck Civil
• Vassallo Constructions
• Ergon
• Ventia
• Bellwether