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Total Drilling is an Australian owned and operated Geotechnical & Environmental drilling company, based in Newcastle, in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales. Established in 2000, the company has undergone planned and steady growth, and currently operates some of the most modern and technically advanced drilling rigs in the state. Total Drilling has lead the way in the development of innovative drilling equipment with advanced safety features. The company operates a large engineering workshop, which enables research and development to be carried out on an ongoing basis.
Our Services
Total Drilling offers a wide range of drilling services, operating the most modern and technically advanced fleet of multi-purpose drilling rigs in New South Wales. The company's expertise lies in its ability and willingness to undertake difficult and challenging drilling projects with an innovative, hands-on approach. Total Drilling offers the following services:
- Geotechnical Site Investigation
- Environment Assessments
- Solid Flight Auger
- Hollow Auger
- Air Hammer
- Sim-cas Casing Advancer
- Mud Rotary
- Pushtube
- Nmlc
- NQ3 and HQ3 diamond core
All terrain, all wheel drive vehicles enable Total Drilling to get their equipment to the most difficult and remote sites to carry out drilling projects. Total Drilling has long-term contracts with all the major Geotechnical and Environmental companies in Newcastle.
Company Operations
Total Drilling operates with a commitment to continuous improvement and industry best practice. The company's prime objective is to provide a high quality, diverse, innovative and reliable contract drilling service to all sectors of industry. All rigs are fitted with emergency shut off switches and safety cages. Total Drilling have the capacity and expertise to drill to depths of 250 metres. The company's engineering workshop enables research and development to be carried out on an ongoing basis, ensuring that Total Drilling stays at the forefront of the drilling industry.
Management and Staff
Chris Kiernan, the Managing Director of Total Drilling, has been involved in the drilling industry since 1978. With a vast pool of knowledge and experience in the industry, Chris started Total Drilling Pty Ltd in 2000 and has since built the company into a leader in Geotechnical Site Investigation and Environment Assessments in and around the Hunter Region of New South Wales.
Disappointing Experience
The reviews highlight a concerning incident involving a Total Drilling truck driver. The driver allegedly engaged in road rage, tailgating and honking his horn aggressively at customers Marty James and his party. This events occurred on the Old Northern Road in Dural at 3:30 pm on November 3, 2022.
Distressing Details
The reviewer provides specific details about the incident, stating that the driver followed them for 5 km, and they were able to film the truck with the company's logo visible on the side. This raises concerns about the company's accountability and responsibility towards its drivers and the public.
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