Business Details
Trusted Trenchless Solutions for HDD & Microtunnelling Projects
Established in the early 1990s, Directhitt Trenchless has built a reputation as Australia's leading provider of trenchless solutions. Our expertise in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and Microtunnelling is supported by a fleet of advanced equipment, including rigs with pullback capacities ranging from 50 to 500 tonnes. With over 27 years of experience and a 100% success rate, we deliver complex projects across diverse geological conditions. Our engineers and drilling managers provide end-to-end solutions, from concept design to construction delivery, ensuring environmental sensitivity and operational efficiency.We specialize in technically challenging installations, such as HDD Shore Crossings and large-diameter hard rock crossings, serving infrastructure growth in Australia and Asia. Our team's extensive field experience, including projects like the landmark QCLNG pipeline, demonstrates our capability to execute time-sensitive, high-complexity works. We prioritize innovation, safety, and client collaboration, maintaining industry-leading standards through continuous technological advancements and quality assurance systems.
Services
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Microtunnelling
Shore Crossings
HDD Consulting
HDD Intersects
Highlights and features
- 27 years of specialized experience in trenchless technology since 1990
- Largest HDD fleet in Australia with 50-500 tonne pullback capacity
- 100% success rate across 1000+ completed trenchless crossings
- Engineers with expertise in environmentally sensitive HDD Shore Crossings
- Proven capability in technically complex projects like the QCLNG pipeline
What people say
Proven track record
Technical expertise
Environmental focus
Reliable delivery
Advanced equipment
Services
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Horizontal Directional Drilling installs pipelines beneath obstacles using precision-guided technology. Our rigs handle diameters up to 1500mm and lengths over 4000m. This method minimizes environmental disruption while enabling deep burial in sensitive areas like coastal zones.
HDD Shore Crossings
Specialized HDD for coastal pipeline installations. Eliminates marine vessel reliance by fabricating pipelines onshore. Protects marine ecosystems through precise borehole placement beneath surf zones and foreshores.
Microtunnelling
Laser-guided pipe installation for gravity flow systems. Operates in confined spaces with 3m pits. Combines HDD and auger boring techniques for accurate, large-diameter pipeline placements in urban and sensitive environments.
HDD Intersects
Advanced HDD technique connecting multiple boreholes for extended pipeline routes. Enables installations over 2200m lengths with 1500mm ream diameters. Ideal for challenging geological conditions and long-distance crossings.
Trenchless Consulting
End-to-end engineering support for trenchless projects. Services include feasibility studies, HDD intersect planning, and hard rock crossing design. Leverages 27 years of field data to optimize project timelines and environmental compliance.
People
Dimce Sijakovski
Business Development Manager
Civil engineer with 30+ years in trenchless technology. Specializes in business development, project management, and QA systems. Key architect of Directhitt's microtunneling expansion since 2020.
Eamon Foley
General Manager
27-year HDD veteran with expertise in shore crossings and intersects. Led major projects across Australia and Southeast Asia. Joined Directhitt in 2021 to oversee operational excellence and technical innovation.
Karl Haywood
Operations Manager
20-year HDD industry leader with hands-on experience managing complex projects. Directed operations for 2200m+ crossings. Specializes in field logistics and cross-cultural project execution since becoming Operations Manager in 2016.
Questions
What trenchless solutions do you offer?
We specialize in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), Microtunnelling, Shore Crossings, HDD Intersects, and trenchless project consulting.
Can you handle environmentally sensitive projects?
Yes. Our HDD Shore Crossing technology minimizes marine ecosystem disruption while achieving deep pipeline burial in protected areas.
What equipment capacities do you have?
Our fleet includes rigs with 50-500 tonne pullback capacity, handling pipelines up to 1500mm diameter and 4000m lengths.
Do you operate internationally?
We primarily serve Australia but have completed projects across Southeast Asia with our mobile equipment spreads.
How do you ensure project success?
Through end-to-end engineering support, 27 years of field data analysis, and real-time operational adjustments using advanced monitoring systems.
What industries do you serve?
We support oil & gas, civil infrastructure, telecommunications, and utility sectors requiring complex underground installations.
