Dwellingup State Forest, WA
J&S Drilling’s highly skilled team of licensed water bore drillers deliver reliable hydrogeological drilling services and sustainable water supply solutions across mining, agricultural, rural and domestic sectors.
We ensure optimal bore performance and maintain aquifer integrity through responsible drilling practices that support Australia’s water resource management.
Water Bore Drilling Experts
Why choose J&S?
Water bore experts
200+ years combined water bore drilling experience with expert knowledge of Australian aquifer systems, regulations and water management practices across diverse geological conditions.
Seamless project management
Dedicated project managers who coordinate drill programs, hydrogeological assessment, drilling operations, and commissioning systems on time and within budget.
Quality assurance
Proven track record of reliable water bore installations with a systematic approach that ensures long-term bore performance and water supply.
Licensed operations
Licensed water bore drillers with comprehensive bore drilling capabilities from 100 to 450mm diameter. Our operations maintain the highest standards.
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Water Bore Drilling Methods
Our methods
Rotary air drilling
Water bore drilling through hard rock formations to identify groundwater strikes. Ideal for areas with limited water access during drilling operations.
Rotary mud drilling
Stabilise boreholes in challenging geological conditions using engineered drilling fluids, ensuring bore stability and integrity during construction.
Sonic drilling
Advanced drilling technology for superior sample quality and rapid penetration through varied formations. Ideal for aquifer characterisation and Monitoring Bore installation.
Overburden systems
Efficient drilling through unconsolidated materials to reach permeable aquifers, enabling access to deeper water-bearing formations while maintaining bore stability and construction quality.
Aircore / RC (reverse circulation)
Clean, efficient drilling methods for groundwater investigation with minimal formation damage. Maintains aquifer productivity and ensures optimal water quality.
Bore Drilling Testing & Sampling
Critical data collection
Determine groundwater quality with precision and reliability. Hydrogeological partners trust us to deliver reliable water bore drilling testing and sampling.
- Production bores
- Dewatering bores
- Recovery / Recharge bores
- Borefield installations
- Monitoring bores
- Piezometers
- Vibrating Wire Piezometers (VWP)
- Groundwater yield testing
- Geophysical logging
- Groundwater testing
- Groundwater sampling
- Test pumping
- Packer testing – permeability and hydraulic conductivity assessment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to your water bore drilling questions
Our water bore drillers are fully licensed with capabilities from 100 to 450mm diameter. We maintain compliance with state water licensing requirements, environmental regulations, and Australian standards for bore construction. Our operations follow strict protocols for bore completion reporting, water allocation compliance, and environmental impact management.
We conduct hydrogeological assessments, including geological logging, aquifer identification, and hydraulic testing. Our test pumping programs determine sustainable bore yield, hydraulic properties, and long-term water supply reliability. We use step-drawdown and constant rate testing protocols to optimise bore design and ensure compliance with water allocation limits.
It depends on the geological conditions and aquifer characteristics. We use rotary mud drilling for unconsolidated formations, air rotary for fractured rock aquifers, and sonic drilling for complex geological sequences. Hollow stem auger methods are employed for shallow alluvial aquifers, while direct push techniques suit monitoring bore installations.
Our mine dewatering includes pit dewatering, tailings dam management, and aquifer depressurisation systems. We provide high-capacity production bores, recovery bore installations, and pumping test programs to determine optimal dewatering strategies. Our drilling experience supports complex hydrogeological conditions that require precision hydraulic design.
We conduct initial development, step-drawdown testing, constant rate pumping tests, and water quality sampling. Our commissioning protocols ensure bores meet design specifications, sustainable yield requirements, and water quality standards as stated in the Minimum Construction Requirements for Water Bores in Australia (Edition 4). We provide detailed bore completion reports and ongoing performance monitoring recommendations.
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