was established in 2000

About Us

Specialising in Vacuum Excavation, Directional Drilling and Civil Constructions

25

year of experience

Our Story

Inspired journey shaped by our values

Hydrovac Pty Ltd is a leading Vacuum Excavation, Civil Construction and Directional Drilling company established in 2000, with a healthy industry reputation for performance, quality and reliability in Queensland and Northern NSW. We were instrumental in introducing the ‘Hydrovac’ system of work into the industry, revolutionizing safe excavation practices.

Our head office and depot is located in Narangba, strategically positioned to serve clients across South East Queensland and Northern NSW. We also mobilize to other areas as required for major projects.

Vision

To be a leading, safe, quality assured civil construction identity with a culture of innovation, improvement, integrity and diversity; whose staff are an important asset and who have the respect and trust of our clients.

Mission

To provide exceptional vacuum excavation, directional drilling, and civil construction services while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction through innovative solutions and long-term partnerships.
Our Values

Our Fundamental Values

Safety First

We are committed to a Zero Harm culture. A safe worksite is vital. We care for others and always think and act safely.

Integrity

We are consistently honest and trustworthy in all activities. We commit to systems which are secure, reliable, transparent and accurate.

Dedication in Quality

Every product we deliver is a high quality product that exceeds clients’ expectations. Quality does not cost money, but lack of quality proves to be costly.

Customer Service

We are dedicated to our clients’ requirements. We provide services that are of high quality, responsive and customer focused.

Our Accreditations & Certifications

Energex Accredited - High safety rating for underground civil construction and directional drilling
Telstra Accredited - Underground cable locator certification
Environmental Authority - Licensed to transport regulated waste
ISO Standards Compliant - Working towards ISO9001 (Quality), AS/NZS 4801 (Safety), and ISO14001 (Environment)
Comprehensive Business Management System - Single source of controlled truth for safety systems
OUR PROFESSIONALS

Meet Our Leadership

A passionate group of experienced professionals driving our vision, culture, and growth. Their strategic guidance fuels innovation and lasting impact.

Roger Burley

Managing Director

Roger is the founder of Hydrovac with more than 35 years experience in the civil construction industry, specializing in civil telecommunications work, vacuum excavation and directional drilling. Well known throughout the industry with a reputation for delivering quality projects.

Lee Ware

Operations Manager (Vacuum Excavation NDD)
Lee brings over 20 years of experience in Project Management, with comprehensive understanding of Commercial Business Management principles. Her expertise in Contract and Project Management has been primarily focused within the Waste Management and Trucking industries, demonstrating strong commitment to continuous improvement and Hydrovac’s core values.

Matt Kyte

Operations Manager (Horizontal Directional Drilling HDD)
Matt has more than 27 years experience in the Horizontal Directional Drilling industry, providing services to Local and Interstate Councils, Major Service and Network Providers, and Civil Construction Companies. Well known throughout the industry for his reputation and high quality work.

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As a company that is 100 percent employee-owned, we collaborate and innovate to help our partners thrive. Our culture of ownership drives your success.